Patan City Tour

Introduction

Patan City Tour takes you across the Baghmati Bridge south of Kathmandu city. One of Kathmandu Valley’s adjoining cities, Patan or Lalitpur means the city of fine arts and crafts. Patan / Lalitpur city is renowned for its master craftsmanship by skilled artisans and remains incomparable.

In its display of Newari architecture and exquisite collection of typical Nepali pagoda and Shikhara style temples and palaces. The main attraction of Lalitpur city it’s the Patan Durbar Square, which is steeped with ancient places, temples, and shrines. Renowned for exquisite carvings on pillars, doors, and beautiful windows, stood as the former royal palace complex.

As well as the center of Patan’s religious and social life with an interesting museum. Where visitors can observe an array of bronze statues and religious objects and explore Nepal’s third-largest city.  The Patan Durbar Square the former Royal Palace and courtyard was built in 1637 AD.

One of the finest cities and the former Royal Palace in Nepal is enriched with age-old cultures. Which is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979, a great  place for Newari and Nepali cultures. The Patan / Lalitpur City Tour will be one of the main highlights of the trip.

The Best Seasons for Patan City Tour

For Patan / Lalitpur Tour, visitors can enjoy nearly all seasons of the year, the best time are spring and autumn. Spring from March to May and autumn / fall starts from September to November, can visit during winter season also. The winter from December to February with cold morning and night time, but with clear sunny days for short hours.

Major Attractions:

Mul Chowk,  is the most famous and one of the largest courtyards among three main chowks. Bidya Temple is located at the center of the courtyard and the Taleju temples stand around the courtyard.

Sundari Chowk, is to the south of the Mul Chowk with its sunken tank known as Tusha Hiti Mul Chowk & Taleju Temple. Keshav Narayan Chowk, is towards the northern part. Dominating Degutale temple is next to it. It is the site of the earliest Malla palace in Patan. The Chowk sits on the older foundations of a Buddhist monastery.

Krishna Temple, is dedicated to Hindu Lord Krishna was built erected in the 17th century. The temple is considered to be the first one to be constructed in Shikhara architecture. It holds a commanding position in the durbar square. The elegant Shikhara-style temple is ranked as one of the gems of Durbar Square.

The temple is compared with sacred Mount Meru, which is abode of the god Shiva according to Hindu scriptures. Mahabouddha Buddhist temple Mahabouddha, which is made of clay bricks, lies to the east of the Durbar Square. Hundreds of Buddha images are engraved in the bricks. The temple is known for its fine terracotta work.

Patan City Tour Itinerary

9 AM. to 9:30 AM. Short drive to near the entrance of Patan Durbar Square

Morning as time informed by guide, having good breakfast, a short drive takes you south of Kathmandu city. The drive heads across a Baghmati Bridge to enter Lalitpur district of Patan area. Then reaching in the heart of the city around Mangal Bazaar where Patan Durbar Square located.

9: 30 AM. to 11 AM. Tour of all monuments of Patan Durbar Square and beyond

Walk from the parking lot to enter the Patan Durbar Square, and enjoy the tour witness the best specimen of ancient Newari architecture There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and

11 PM. to 12 PM Visit Patan Handicraft Industry with Asoka Stupa.

Leaving the Patan Durbar Square with short drive to Patan famous handicraft Industry. The place is renowned with craftsmanship, handed by forefathers from past generations till present. On drive witness The Asoka Stupas, when Indian Emperor Asoka visited Nepal in 250 B.C and constructed four ancient stupas around the four corners of Patan. The four stupas are located in Pulchowk, Lagankhel, Ebahi and in Teta (way to Sano Gaon) respectively.

As drive enters the Patan Handicraft premises and enjoy the workmanship of master craftsman. Carving and engraving on woods, metals and stones, as well visit and witness weaving of looms and carpets etc.

1 PM. to 1: 30 PM. Enjoy lunch around Patan nice Restaurant.

After a pleasant and exciting morning tour enjoy a refreshing break with options for lunch and snacks. At Patan / Lalitpur finest restaurants close to Patan Durbar Square or on the outskirts.

2 PM. 2: 30 PM. Drive back to hotel, end of Patan City Tour.

After an excellent day on Patan / Lalitpur City Tour, drive back to respective hotels. Enjoying the great exciting places of Patan / Lalitpur City.

Please Note:

The time above and tour places is just a guideline, can get changed the tour sites and times. According to season and festival time, as well depending upon the guide right decision.

OUTLINE ITINARARY
Day 01: Full day tour