Situated in the heart of the city constitutes the focus of visitor's attraction. The Square is full of ancient Palaces, temples, and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. The Patan Durbar square consists of three main Chowks or courtyards, the Central Mul Cowk, Sundaru Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. The Cundari Chowk holds in its center a master piece of stone architecture, the Royal bath called Tushahity.

 

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 21spires 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.

   

Hiranya Verna Mahavihar:

Located inside Kwabahal, this three storey golden pagoda of Lokeshwor (Lord Buddha) was built in the twelfth century by King Bhaskar Verma. Inside the upper stores of the pagoda, are the golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel.

 

Other Important sightseeing places around Durbar Square

 

Kumbheshwor:

This fine tiered only 5 storied temple of Lord Shiva in Patan was built during the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla. A fair is held here on the Janai Poornima day in August.

 

Jagatnarayan Temple:

Situated at Sankhmul, this tall, Imposing temple of Lord Vishnu. The Temple has many fine images of stone and an artistic metal statue of Garuda on a stone pillar.

 

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 Ashokan Stupas:

There are four ancient Stupas popularly believed to have been built in 250 B. C. by Emperor Ashoka at the four corners of Patan. The four Stupas are situated in Pulchowk, Lagankhel, Ebahi and in Teta (way to Sano Gaon) respectively. These Stupas give evidence to the city's ancient religious importance.

 

Achheswor Mahavihar:

It was established towards the beginning of the seventeenth century by one Achheshwor by building a temple to house and idol of Lord Buddha. The Mahavihar has recently been reconstructed. Situated behind the Ashokan  Stupa Pulchowk, the Mahabihar commands a beautiful view of the Kathmandu Valley.

 

Temple of Machhendranath and Minnath:

The pagoda of Red Machhendranath built in 1408 A. D. is situated in Tabahal. For six months the deity is taken to its other shrine in Bungmati. The Temple of Minnath is situated in Tangal on the way to Tabahal.

TIBETAN RE-SETTLEMENT CAMP

This is a busy Tibetan settlement with a Bahayan Buddhist monastery running a woolen carpet industry is today a big responsible job of the Tibetan society. “Jawalakhel Handicraft Center Pvt. Ltd.” Is a typical pioneer Tibetan carpet manufacturer the factory of which stands the biggest in Lalitpur district. It is an extremely interesting place where one can keenly observe the technical process of spinning, dyeing and weaving of Shangrila rugs performed by perfect Tibetan hands. This center has a well-stocked show-room plus sales room from which purchases can be swiftly freighted to any destination of the world. Apart from these, the town is abound of several other public shops carrying Tibetan curios, garments, novelties, Jewelries, etc. .

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. For the convenience of the tourists there is a shopping arcade where all the handicraft products of the Estate are exhibited in the shopping arcade.

Note: Monumental Area Entrance fees at present Rs. 225 p.p.

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