Lalitpur Metropolitan City, historically known with the name of Patan, is the third largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. Come and witness some charismatic works of religious art and architecture here. The city remains a focus area of adventurers where they can partake in trekking, mountain biking, white water rafting as well as nature walks. Patan is also known for its four Ashoka Stupas which tell a lot about the glorious history of this place.
Durbar (Central) Square Walk into the memory lanes of Patan by visiting the Durbar (Central) Square, a known ancient Royal Palace. Here you can find uncountable temples displaying Newari architecture. Walk around here for hours and explore magnificent buildings dotted here.
Patan Industrial Estate Patan Industrial Estate showcases the nation’s industrial revolution as it houses numerous industrial units, small scale factories and manufacturing centers from where you can bag exquisite handicrafts, luxury products, crafted carpets, metalwork and woodcarvings.
Patan Gate For a day out in the city, the Patan Gate is a great pick. Patan Gate takes you back into history. The gate was raised almost three centuries ago with pediment of gold displaying Shiva, Parvati, Kumar and Ganesha. Patan Gate is entry gate to the very popular Patan museum where artifacts and displays from the past have been displayed.
Taleju Bell Taleju Bell also catches the attention of all travelers visiting Patan. This ancient bell was put up by King Vishnu Malla in 1736 in order to make kings more responsible towards the citizens. Though the bell was destroyed by the 2015 earthquake, it was restored later.
Baha Bahi For some mental solace, spend some time at Baha Bahi, a famous Buddhist monastery. The monastery houses Cheshire cat grins that arrest attention of all visitors. This old styled Buddhist monastery beautifully showcases exceptional work done by Japanese architects and serves as home to many monks.
Other popular places to visit in Patan are:
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
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