Patan City Sightseeing Tour

Patan is another major sightseeing destination after Kathmandu.This ancient city of Patan, also known as Lalitpur is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu.
Wonderful and mysterious architectural ancient masterpieces are the major attractions of Patan. Patan's central durbar square, for instance, is absolutely packed with temples. The square is enlisted in world heritage list by UNESCO.
Built in the seventeenth century, the temple of Lord Krishna holds significant position that attracts its visitors with its magnificence.
Likewise, Mahabaudha, Kumbeshwor, Ashoka Stupas as well as central Zoo are its other highlights.

Places to see in Patan-

Patan Durbar square:

Patan Durbar square lies in the heart of Lalitpur city. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples and shrines, noted for their artistic carvings. Marking the Northern end of the palace complex, the museum's imposing Keshav Narayan Chowk is still overshadowed by the dominant Degutale temple behind. The Palace and its Square are inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

 

Krishna Mandir:

Built in the seventeenth century, the temple of Lord Krishna holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan. It is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikhara style architecture in Nepal. It is the only temple in Nepal having 21 spires and is completely made of stone.

Mahaboudha:

A little further east from Patan Durbar Square lies this Buddhist temple made of clay bricks in which thousands of images of Lord Buddha engraved. The terra-cotta structure is one of the fourteenth century Nepalese architectural masterpieces.

 

Kumbheshwor:

This fine tiered temple of Lord Shiva was built during middle age. A fair is held here on the Janai Poornima day in August.

 

Jagatnarayan Temple:

Situated at Sankhmul, this tall, imposing temple of Lord Vishnu has many fine images of stone.

 

Rudra Varna Mahavihar:

This unique Buddhist monastery contains fine and amazing collection of images and statues in metal, stone and wood. It is believed that the Kings in the ancient times were crowned in this monastery. Many of the treasures offered by the devotees can be seen here even today.

 

The Ashoka Stupas:

Built around 250 B.C. by Emperor Ashoka, the Ashoka Stupas give evidence to the city's ancient religious importance.

Acchheswor Mahavihar:

Situated behind the Ashoka Stupa at Pulchowk, the Mahavihar commands a beautiful view of The Kathmandu Valley. The idol of Lord Buddha is its attraction.

 

The Zoo:

Situated at Jawalakhel, this is the central zoo of Nepal. The zoo has many animals, birds and reptiles in its collections mostly representing the Himalayan fauna. There is a beautiful pond built in 17th A. D.

Patan Industrial Estate:

Patan Industrial Estate is situated at Lagankhel in Lalitpur (Patan) near Sat Dobato. This Industrial Estate is well known for Nepali handicrafts such as wood carvings, metal crafts, carpets and Thangka paintings.