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Kumbheshwar Temple
The temple of pot
Kumbeshwar temple is one of the tree five storied temples of Kathmandu valley. This five-storied pagoda-style temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Inside the courtyard, there are two hiti ponds. It is believed that the spring the fills the ponds originates all the way from the holy lake of Gosainkunda, a weeklong trek to the north of the Kathmandu valley. So taking a dip in the lake during the festival of Janai purnima is considered equivalent doing the same in Gosainkunda. This temple is one of the oldest in Nepal built by King Jayasthiti Malla, while the golden finial was added later in 1422 A.D. Ritual bathing takes place here every year on the day of Janai Poornima.
Near Kumbheshwar Temple
Other places within 15 km.
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Restaurants
Honacha
Small, decades-old family Newari eatery off Patan Durbar Square, serving bara (lentil patties) and choila. Cheap, rustic and very local.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Patan Durbar Square
This whole square is a cluster of fine pagoda temples and stone statues; it is at the same time the business hub of the city.
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Sight
Patan
Patan, also called Lalitpur, is an old Newar city of temples, courtyards and metalwork just south of Kathmandu.
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Restaurants
Bhojan Griha
A multi-course traditional Nepali meal in a restored old mansion, with folk music and dance in the evening.
