Krishna Temple
The temple of 21 pinnacles.
The temple of Lord Krishna holds a commanding position in Patan’s palace complex. Though its style is not wholly native, it is reckoned to be one of the most perfect specimens of the Nepalese architecture. The three-storied stone temple continues to elicit high praise from lovers of art and beauty. It was built by King Siddhi Narasingha Malla in the sixteenth century A.D. Most of the important scenes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics have been carved in bas-relief. The minute details of this relief work clearly show the high level that the art of stone carving had attained in the sixteenth century. A major festival, Krishna Jayanti, also known as Krishnasthami, is held here in the Nepali month of Bhadra (August to September) during lord Krishna’s birthday
Near Krishna Temple
Other places within 15 km.
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Temples & Monasteries
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan temple located atop a hill about 19kms east of Kathmandu is considered the oldest of all the temples in the valley.
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Restaurants
Newa Lahana
Community-run Newari restaurant on a side street near Taumadhi Square. Go for the samay baji set with beaten rice, bara and choila.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
One of the world heritage sites in the country which reflects the city's rich culture, art and architectural design, it is also the central setting of the city for architectural...
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Temples & Monasteries
Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of all Hindu Temples.
