The Chanunarayan Temple, one of the World Heritage Sites in Nepal, has much historical value for the Hindu community. The temple was built during the fifth century with no scripts. King Manadeva of the fifth century installed a pillar mentioning a script that tells the story of how he and his father gained control over the country.

It also represents the evidence of Nepali writing. The Changunarayan temple is located about two kilometers to the north of Bhaktapur city. After finishing the Nagarkot Changunarayan hiking trail, you will reach the Changunarayan temple.

The temple is surrounded by champak trees, and it is located near a small village named Changu. It has the history that the king from Kashmir arranged the marriage of his daughter to the prince of bhaktapur and they named the temple to honor her. It is also said that this is the oldest temple in nepals history and the prime example of Nepalese pagoda architecture.