Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Godavari is a small village situated at the foot of Phulchoki, at an altitude of approximately 5000 feet above sea level, and 14 km southeast of Kathmandu. Edit Detail InformationEdit Godavari Botanical Garden is situated on the southern side of Patan Durbar Square. The garden has a wide range of plants […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Bhimsen Temple is situated Durbar Marg, Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal. Edit Detail InformationEdit Bhimsen, the Newari deity, is said to watch over traders and artisans, so it’s quite appropriate that the ground floor of this well-kept temple should be devoted to shop stalls. An image of Bhimsen used to be carried to […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan King Yoga Narendra Malla Statue is situated at Patan, Nepal. Edit Detail InformationEdit Above the King Yoganarendra Malla’s head is a cobra, and above the cobra is a small brass bird – legend has it that as long as the bird remains, the king may still return to his palace. Accordingly, […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Accheshowor is situated at Patan Durbar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Accheshowor was established towards the beginning of the 6th century to house an idol of Lord Buddha. The Mahavihar was reconstructed not too long ago. It has altogether 30 rooms in this complex including, “Dhyankuti” research room, Training room, library and […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Rudra Varna Mahavihar is about 500 meter distance from Patan Durbar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Rudra Varna Mahavihar Buddhist monastery complex contains an amazing collection of five images and statues in mental , stone and wood. Many Kings in ancient times were crowned in this monastery. Many of the treasures offered […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Three Main Chowks is situated at the center of the Patan Durbar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Three Main Chowks unique Buddhist monastery complex contains an amazing collection of five images and statues in mental , stone and wood. Many Kings in ancient times were crowned in this monastery. Many of the […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Kumbeshwar Temple is located on the north of Patan Durbar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Kumbeshwar Temple is noted for its fantastic display of wood carvings and graceful construction. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as indicated by the bull, facing the temple. The temple platform has two ponds whose water is […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Mahabouddha is situated about 10mins walk from Patan Dubar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Mahaboudha Temple Located in south Patan the Mahaboudha temple is one of several popular attractions of culture worth stopping by to see. The nickname “temple of a thousand and eight Buddhas” comes from the engraved terracotta tiles that […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Kwa Bahal is a five-minute walk west and north from the northern end of Durbar Square Patan. Edit Detail InformationEdit 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 […]

Nepal / Lalitpur /Patan Iba Bahi is situated about a two-minute walk south of Patan Durbar Square. Edit Detail InformationEdit Iba Bahi is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the Kathmandu Valley and reflects the sophisticated architecture of the Malla period. A two-step platform leads to the courtyard with a hall called Dalan. There […]