Kwa Bahal - tourmet

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Kwa Bahal is a five-minute walk west and north from the northern end of Durbar Square Patan. Edit

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Kwa Bahal, also known as the Golden Temple, is a Buddhist monastery courtyard dating to the 12th century. The monastery building is embellished with exceptionally fine wood-carvings and repousse work. Artistic images are scattered around the courtyard, and devotees can be seen offering worship at the many shrines here. If tourits enter from the eastern entrance, tourits will come across the glamorous lion statues which were a signature trademark of Krishnabir, the master stonemason, who sculpted the main entrance with elaborate friezes of buddhist deities. Entering through the second door way takes you in the inner sanctum. Shoes and leather articles are not allowed inside. Photography is also not permitted.

Kwa Bahal, Patan, Nepal

HistoryEdit

Kwa Bahal built by King Bhaskar Verma, Kwa Bahal is locally known as the Golden Temple. Another name for this golden masterpiece is the Hiranyavarna Mahavihara. Dedicated to Lokeshwor (Lord Buddha), the pagoda exhibits excellent woodwork, repousse and chasing technique. The upper storey contains a golden idol of an eight armed Buddha along with a large prayer wheel.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to November and from February to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : NPR 10 per person for SAARC nationals.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : NPR 50 per person for other foreign nationals.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from airport.

Bus : Private companies operate a number of routes connecting Patan with other places in the valley. Buses, micro-buses and electric tempos are the most common forms of public transport seen in the city. Lalitpur Yatayat buses connects the touristic Thamel area of Kathmandu with buses stopping at Patan Dhoka, a five-minute walk to Patan Durbar Square. Lagankhel Bus Park is the central transport hub.

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Air : All international and domestic flights of Kathmandu Valley is handled by Tribhuvan International Airport which lies about 7 km from Patan City Centre. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.

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