Patan
The city of beauty
Patan, also known as Lalitpur, lies just across the Bagmati river from Kathmandu. It is one of the three old royal cities of the valley and has long been known for its Buddhist and Hindu heritage and its skilled craftspeople, especially metal casters and woodcarvers.
The heart of the city is Patan Durbar Square, a close cluster of pagoda temples, stone statues and the old palace buildings. Away from the square, narrow lanes lead to hidden courtyards (bahal), small shrines and Buddhist monasteries, some of them centuries old.
Visitors can spend a pleasant half day walking between the square, the Golden Temple, Kumbheshwar and the craft workshops. Many people also come to buy Tibetan and Nepali handicrafts, thangkas and metalwork.
Trips that visit Patan
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 18: In Kathmandu 19 days
- North India and Nepal TourDay 12: Drive to Kathmandu 14 days
- Nagchu Festival & Everest Base Tour to NepalDay 14& 15: In Kathmandu 16 days
- Glimpses of NepalDay 2: Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour 4 days
- Kathmandu Pokhara and Nagarkot TourDay 3: In Kathmandu (World Heritage Site tour) 7 days
Near Patan
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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Temples & Monasteries
Kumbheshwar Temple
Kumbeshwar temple is one of the tree five storied temples of Kathmandu valley.
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Sight
Freak Street
Freak Street(Jhochhen Tole), presently know as Old Freak Street is a small street located to the south of the Durbar Square.
