Top Things to do in Patan (Lalitpur)
The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Patan (Lalitpur), Central Region
Discover the best top things to do in Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal including Kwa Bahal, Baha Bahi, Khumbeshwar Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval), Taleju Mandir Temple, Bhimsen Temple, The Ashokan Stupas.
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1. Kwa Bahal
2. Baha Bahi
3. Khumbeshwar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
This ancient five-story temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is only one other five-story temple in the area.
Reviewed By arinds - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Its better to take a guide with you to explain the temples in the square. Try to visit in the evening, so that you can see both at day time as well as well as night time.
4. Mahaboudha Temple
5. Rudra Varna Mahavihar
6. Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
This beautiful pagoda temple dates from the 14th century and is distinctive for its bright golden color.
Reviewed By ud202 - Washington DC, United States
The temple is well maintained and the keepers are friendly. It was late afternoon and was not very busy; I had a pleasant visit.
7. Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
This stunning temple is Nepal’s finest example of Shikhara style architecture, not quite as popular as the Pagoda style but taller and more ornate.
Reviewed By ajaykhadka - Kathmandu, Nepal
Krishna Ashtami!! The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated as Krishn Ashtami. Krishna, the dark- skinned god revered as a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, who taught warrior Arjuna the value of Karma in the Bhagwad Gita, was born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark moon of August which is known as ashtami.. To celebrate the birthday of this popular Hindu god, devotees flock to Krishna temples all over Nepal; Kathmandu Valley's Krishna Mandir in Patan Durbar Square is the centere of celebrations and is thronged by a large number of devotees who gather at night to pay homage beyond mid-night. Even during the day, hordes of devotees visit the temple to pray and make offerings. t night, men and women from far and wide gather in and around the 17th century stone temple singing praises of Lord Krishna waiting for the midnight hour. Euphoric prayers and incantations fill the air, and small oil lamps are lit as a mark of felicitation and devotion to the god. Images of Lord Krishna are also carried around the city in processions accompanied by joyous crowds of followers and musical troupes. Along the lanes of old Kathmandu people display framed pictures of Krishna showing various episodes of his amazing life.
8. Taleju Mandir Temple
9. Bhimsen Temple
10. The Ashokan Stupas
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Patan is home to four Buddhist stupas built by Emperor Ashoka. In his eighth year of rule Emperor Ashoka saw firsthand the bloody carnage caused by a war he sanctioned; humbled, he turned to Buddhism and ordered over 80,000 shrines and temples constructed in his empire.
