昌古納拉揚神廟距離加德滿都22公里的一座小山頂上 最初建於西元4世紀 後來毀於火災 1702年得以重建 也因為寺廟內的部份石雕是李查維時期(4~9世紀)的作品 所以這座寺廟已被聯合國教科文組織列為世界文化遺產 Changu Narayan Temple, the oldest temple in Kathmandu valley came in existence in 4th century. The temple is adorned by some of the best specimen of stone, wood, and metal craft in the valley. The temple stands as the epitome of culture, religion, history and faith of the Kathmandu valley.