Changunarayan Temple in Bhaktapur

Changu Narayan temple is Vishnu, well known as the preserver god of creation to Hindus, lies in the village of Changu in Bhaktapur district. The temple is ancient temple and oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King Mandev. Changunarayan Temple is historical temple as well as religion. Changunarayan Temple was built in pagoda style around 3rd century by the king Manadev.The temple is decorated by some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft in the Valley. It offers to see you different types of sculptors and carvings of stones, wood and metals inside the temple premise. The tourist guide says, "When you look upon Changu Narayan, you observe the complete cultural development of the Kathmandu Valley.