Changu Narayan Temple

Changu Narayan Temple stands on a hilltop ridge above Bhaktapur, a two-tiered pagoda temple honouring Vishnu as Garuda Narayan, according to its Google listing. It is one of the oldest temples in the Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Google reviewers give it 4.7 stars, praising its peace and quiet, its history and the wide views from the hilltop. The temple courtyard holds a collection of old stone carvings, and reviewers recommend pairing the visit with the walk or drive up from Bhaktapur, or with a hike from Nagarkot. Mornings are the quietest time to go. As with all living temples in Nepal, visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering the sanctum area, and ask before taking photographs of people at prayer.