About 3km northwest of Swayambhunath, Ichangu Narayan is one of several important temples dedicated to Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan, the ‘eternal man’. Built in the two-tiered pagoda style, the temple was founded in around AD 1200 and its courtyard is dotted with ancient Garuda statues and other Vaishnavite symbols. The complex was shaken by the 2015 earthquake, but most structures have been stabilized and repaired.

Some scholars believe that Ichangu is from the early centuries...

Ichangu Narayan temple is one of the famous hindu temple in Kathmandu valley and is also known as youngest one among four Narayan temples. Four Narayan temples are Changu Narayan, Bisankhu Narayan, Shesh Narayan and Ichangu Narayan which are considered as four brothers, situated in four direction of Kathmandu valley. They're established for wishing prosperity and happiness of the people. The temple is mostly crowded in Haribodhani ekadashi, people from different parts of Nepal visit here...

Ichangu Narayan Temple is an ancient Vishnu temple located in Nagarjun, Kathmandu, about 3 km northwest of Swayambhu Stupa. It dates back to the Lichhavi era (possibly 4th century CE) and is one of the four Narayan temples guarding the Kathmandu Valley.

Built in the traditional Newari pagoda style, the temple features beautiful wood carvings, a Garuda statue, and a sacred Vishnu sculpture lying on Sheshnag. It is surrounded by peaceful forests, making it ideal for short hikes and...