Changu Narayan Hike
Overview
Changu Narayan Hike is a hike around the Changu Narayan temple. The Changu Narayan is a historical Hindu temple. The temple is one of the most ancient in Nepal. The temple is believed to have been constructed in the 3rd century, is adorned by some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft. There are many historical statues and inscriptions in the temple area that are culturally and archaeologically important. Change Narayan temple offers an excellent view of the valley.
Destination Management Inc organizes a day trip to Changu Narayan. It is a historical temple as well as a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO and it is situated eastern part of Kathmandu valley on top of a small hill nearby Bhaktapur city. According to legend the temple built by the first historical king Manadev in the 3rd century. Visit Changu Narayan is culturally and archaeologically important as well as it offers an excellent view of Kathmandu valley.
Trip Features
- Religious world heritage site.
- Changu Narayan hill.
- Kathmandu Valley view.
- Agriculture sites.
- Typical Changu village.
- Telkot village.
Short Itinerary
Trip duration: 1 day
Kathmandu-Changu Narayan-Kathmandu
Detail Itinerary
- Departure from the hotel at 7:30 am.
- Drive to Changu Narayan.
- Explore Changu Narayan temple.
- Hike to Telkot.
- Lunch break.
- Drive back to Kathmandu.
What are included ?
- Transport.
- temple entry fee.
- Guide charge.
- Packed lunch.
