Lonely PlanetAug 13
A walking tour of Patan, Nepal's city of history and heritage
Take a walk to discover the less-seen side to the ancient city of Patan in Nepal
Examples of returned sculptures can be seen here.
22 things in this story
- National MuseumMuseumExamples of returned sculptures can be seen here.
- Elsewhere
- Hiranya Varna MahaviharPlace of worshipPatan, NepalAlso known as the Golden Temple or Kwa Bahal.
- Patan Durbar SquareSightPatan, NepalStarting point for many city tours.
- Patan DhokaNeighborhoodPatan, NepalBrightly painted gateway, once a major entry point.
- Ganesh templePlace of worshipPatan, NepalA 17th-century temple dedicated to the elephant-headed deity.
- Jadhu HitiSightPatan, NepalStone water tank.
- Mikha BahalSightPatan, NepalHistoric courtyard with a Buddha statue.
- Pim Bahal PokhariSightPatan, NepalAlso known as Jagmadu Pukhu, a pond without foundation.
- Ashok ChaityaSightPatan, NepalImposing, whitewashed stupa thought to be city center.
- Bishweshwor TempleSightPatan, NepalA rare Hindu place of worship in a Buddhist area.
- Sri BahalSightPatan, NepalOne of 18 major Buddhist courtyards, has manuscripts.
- Na BahalSightPatan, NepalA short walk away from Sri Bahal.
- Purnachandi PukhuSightPatan, NepalSacred pond flanked by an ancient Siddhi Lakshmi temple.
- Kumari houseSightPatan, NepalResidence of Patan's living goddess.
- Dau BahalSightPatan, NepalFinest example of Newari residential architecture.
- Nag BahalSightPatan, NepalContinue north toward this location.
- Golden TempleSightPatan, NepalDating back to the 11th century, gilded facade.
- Patan MuseumMuseumPatan, NepalPart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site complex.
- Krishna MandirPlace of worshipPatan, NepalStone-built temple dating back to 1637.
- Mangal BazaarMarketPatan, NepalBustling market near Durbar Square.
- Mahabouddha TempleSightPatan, Nepal16th-century temple.
- Haka BahalSightPatan, Nepal