Top Things to do in Patan (Lalitpur)
Top 10 Things to do in Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal
Discover the best top things to do in Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal including Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Patan Museum, Durbar (Central) Square, Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval), Khumbeshwar Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, Bhimsen Temple, Mangal Bazar, Boudhanath Stupa.
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1. Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
This beautiful pagoda temple dates from the 14th century and is distinctive for its bright golden color.
Reviewed By Kimitaka S
I took a half day excursion to Patan from Kathmandu, and the first place I visited was this temple. As its name indicates, the golden building of the temple is photogenic. Foreigner mast pay 50 Rs for entrance.
2. Patan Museum
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
It takes all three floors of the meticulously restored royal palace to cover thirteen centuries of Nepal’s religious art history; easily Nepal’s leading museum.
Reviewed By MissMem - Memphis
Patan Museum was filled with marvelous examples of wooden and metal treasures. It also offered much information on the history of Nepal. Again, there was much obvious damage from the earthquake in 2015. The absolute conviction to repair and restore was apparent around the museum and throughout Patan Durbar Square
3. Durbar (Central) Square
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4.5 based on 811 reviews
Most towns and cities have a durbar, or central, square. Patan's is comparatively quiet, surrounded by peaceful palace courtyards, shops and pagoda temples.
Reviewed By Maria S - Cunha, SP
If you are visiting Nepal, you must visit this place. A castle from 11-12th century with amazing history. Cannot miss. You pay 1000 rupees for a 4-day pass. Well worth it
4. Krisnhna Mandir Temple (Chayasim Deval)
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4.5 based on 88 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 TAMAN1951
Currently under repair so not so scenic.
Since I am a product of the sixties seeing this inspired visions of the Krishna everywhere in the US.
Definitely worth a look but hard to feel the place with all of the scaffolding.
Easy to take it in if in the area.
5. Khumbeshwar Temple
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
This ancient five-story temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is only one other five-story temple in the area.
Reviewed By Peregrineri - New Delhi, India
There are so many beautiful temples in the vicinity of Durbar Square, and this is one more. It's quite large and evidently quite popular as there were many people performing puja when I was there. Not as extraordinary as some of the other temples, but certainly worth a visit.
6. Mahaboudha Temple
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
A masterpiece of 14th century innovation, this Buddhist temple is made from thousands of clay bricks engraved with breathtaking religious carvings.
Reviewed By Yogendra R
One of the masterpiece work on terracotta shikara style Buddhist temple in Kathmandu valley that build in 14th century AD. Mahaboudha mean many boudha the temple is completely covered by 1000 one thousand statue of boudha. A group of business men who visited India in14th century and thought to introduce unique terracotta to the people of valley. This temple is located in lalitpur about 15 minutes walk from patan Durbar square to east south inside courtyard. Worth to visit for travelers who love artictecture.
7. Rudra Varna Mahavihar
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
This is an historic Buddhist monastery said to be used for coronation ceremonies; many statues and treasures adorn the walls and altars.
Reviewed By Andrea2858 - SA
We found this to be a stunning Buddhist temple with plenty of golden ornamentation.Pleasant too because it's off the tourist trail. Observed a monk doing a ritual-very interesting.The doorway into the temple of the Bihar type,led our eyes to an amazing image of a highly decorated & dressed Buddah. Located within walking distance of Patan's Durbar Square.
8. Bhimsen Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Mayur S - Mumbai, India
I do not know of a temple dedicated to Bhim apart from this one. It is a 3 storied temple on the northwest side of Patan Durbar square and is noted for its 3 interconnected golden windows. Entry inside is prohibited and there are supports on the north side.
9. Mangal Bazar
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4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Linden25 - Brighton
In May the touts are elsewhere and life around continues with the same agenda as it has for decades. Very interesting to wander around the lanes and courtyards. The various temples give atmosphere as does the palace complex and the old guys watching the world go by.
10. Boudhanath Stupa
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Bouddhanath stupa is the most liked sightseeing place in Kathmandu. Visitors are required to pay NRs. 250(Foreign Nationals) NRs. 50 (SAARC Nationals) NRs. 250 (Chinese) per person (Below 10 years free) as entrance fees to the Bouddhanath. A lot of Tibetan people reside around the Stupa. And it is very famous and holy place specially of Buddhists People. It is one of the most popular world heritage site of Nepal. Breakfree Adventures offer Bouddhanath Private Sightseeing Day Tours.
Reviewed By Mike C - Mansfield, United Kingdom
Really, really busy, as we decided to visit when there was a festival. The Stupa and surrounding areas were rammed with people. The industrial scale begging wasn't surprisingly offputting, you kind of zoned it out. But beware of the baby milk scammers. Google it.
Taxi was 500 rupees from Thamel (negotiated) and 500 rupees back (negotiated).
Good way to spend a morning or afternoon. Stock up on 5 rupee notes for the beggars, infirm and Sandhus.
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