Patan an independent and mighty kingdom of the Kathmandu is merely 5 km away from the capital , Kathmandu, but, despite such proximity, its 'preserved' ancestral uniqueness distinguishes Patan as a different environment to experience in a short travel. Patan is a melting pot of two influential religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, "City of Beauty", and its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality and religious tolerance justify the pre-historic status of the city. The pious Krishna (Hindu) temple, which rests in the middle of the town; into the very own town, whose entire city's architecture was dedicated to the philosophy of the Buddhist Dharma-Chakra (Wheel of Righteousness) molds Patan, to this date, as a glorious city of culture, religion, art, and heritage. Patan is a city of 55 major temples, 136 Buddhist monasteries, fine metal works, and countless festivals. Patan takes pride in producing great Thanka painters in the country.
Private Patan Cultural Tour: Temples, Museums & Historic Squares
About This Tour
Inclusions
Expert English speaking Guide
Private transfer
Pick up and drop off
Exclusions
Monuments entrance fees not specified on Itinerary
Tour Plan
10:30 am or 1:00 pm: Your expert Guide for this trip will pick you up from your Hotel’s Lobby and takes you to drive for Patan.
11:00 am or 1:30 pm: You would reach Patan, depending upon your Hotel location, the time might differ. Upon reaching start your sightseeing tour from Patan Durbar Square itself.
Patan Durbar Square: The palace square and residence of the Malla rulers of Patan state which now houses a museum.
Krishna Mandir: One of the most beautiful stone temples of Nepal built by King Siddhinarsingh Malla in the 16th century.
Your next sightseeing spot:
Patan Museum: This museum inside the durbar square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects. It is considered as one of the best museums in Asia.
Your next sightseeing spot: Hiranyabarna Mahavihara: A Buddhist temple known locally as Golden Temple.
Your next sightseeing spot: Kumbheshwar Temple: A Shiva temple with two ponds whose water is believed to come from Gosaikunda.
Banglamukhi Temple: A temple which is one of the ten mahavidyas (great wisdom goddesses) in Hinduism.
Your next sightseeing spot: Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.
Rudra Varna Mahavihar: Colloquially known as Uku Baha, this monastery is an incredible site to reflect on history of Buddhism, Newar society, and brass craftwork in Patan.
Your next sightseeing spot: Mahabouddha Temple: Also known as 1000 Buddha Temple modeled liked the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.
Rudra Varna Mahavihar: Colloquially known as Uku Baha, this monastery is an incredible site to reflect on history of Buddhism, Newar society, and brass craftwork in Patan.
Your 4 hour sightseeing tour ends here at approximately 2:30 pm or 5:00 pm and drop off at your hotel.
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
What to Bring
- Camera
- Cap
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Patan is a city of 55 major temples, 136 Buddhist monasteries, fine metal works, and countless festivals. Patan takes pride in producing great Thanka painters in the country. In every - now and then - corners and alleys of Patan can be seen with Thanka painters, filling color to ancient Gods and Goddess.
- We offer pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city. Please provide us the name of Hotel.
- We offer all pick up service from any Hotels inside Kathmandu valley
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