Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu. Head to the Changu Narayan Temple, situated on a high hilltop in the Changu village area, approximately 6 km north of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Admire the temple’s architectural beauty and historical artefacts. See the 5th-century stone inscription (464 AD), the oldest such inscription discovered in Nepal, which offers key insights into the Lichhavi dynasty.

Marvel at the main temple, a two-tiered pagoda structure with a gilded copper roof and intricate wooden supports featuring life-size carvings of deities and guardians. Explore the courtyard, filled with rare sculptures dating from the 5th to 12th centuries, considered masterpieces of Nepalese art.

See the unique 5th-century stone statue of Garuda, Lord Vishnu's vehicle, which resembles a human with wings. Admire the 464 AD statue of Vishnu in his incarnation as a half-man, half-lion, and the 12th-century bas-relief carving of Vishnu Mounting Garuda.

Visit the Changu Museum, a small museum nearby that displays a collection of historical items and artefacts, including ancient tools and household items. Take in the panoramic views of the surrounding Kathmandu Valley, the Manohara River, and lush forests of Champak trees from the temple’s hilltop location.