CHANGU NARAYAN TEMPLE:

Seated atop a serene hilltop some six km north of Bhaktapur, the Changu Narayan temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu the Preserver, boasts of being the oldest pagoda in Nepal. Moreover, it in its brick-paved premises houses a stone inscription which, dated 424 AD, is believed to be the oldest of all such written records. While the two-storied temple’s main entrance is an excellent example of repousse metal art, the many art-works scattered in and around the enclave embody ancient craftsmen’s flawless proficiency in wood, stone and metal.