| Patan Durbar Square, which lies in the heart of Patan, | | | | from Mahabharata and Ramayana (holy Hindu epics) |
| is one of the three durbar squares in the Kathmandu | | | | are carved on the walls of the Krishna Mandir. |
| valley. Patan Durbar Square was designated as a | | | | Jagannarayan Temple, which dates back to 1565, is |
| World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. To the | | | | reputed to be the oldest temple in the Patan Durbar |
| southern edge of the Patan Durbar Square, is Mangal | | | | Square. Jagannarayan Temple is dedicated to |
| Bazaar, Patan's major commercial district. You will | | | | Narayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Hiranya Varna |
| come across a number of shops selling statues of | | | | Mahavihar, which is also known as the Golden Temple, |
| Hindu deities and Lord Buddha, handicrafts and metal | | | | is a three storied Buddhist monastery, dedicated to |
| and wood carvings, while walking in the Durbar Square. | | | | Lokeswar (Lord Buddha). The monastery was built by |
| Foreigners and SAARC nationals have to pay a small | | | | King Bhaskar Malla in the 12th century. |
| entry fee to enter the Patan Durbar Square. | | | | Courtyards |
| Palace | | | | Patan Durbar Square has three courtyards, namely |
| Patan Durbar Square has an excellent collection of | | | | Mul Chowk, Keshav Narayan Chowk and Sundari |
| fine pagoda temples, stone statues, water spouts, | | | | Chowk. Mul Chowk, which is the central courtyard, is |
| bronze gateways, images of guardian deities and | | | | the oldest and the largest courtyard. At the center of |
| intricate wood and metal carvings. Patan Durbar | | | | the courtyard stands the small, gilded Bidya Temple. |
| Square Complex houses the royal palace of the | | | | Sundari Chowk, which is to the south of Mul Chowk, |
| former royal family of Patan. The royal palace, also | | | | has a sunken water tank (Tusha Hiti) which contains |
| known as Chyasim Deval, is believed to have been | | | | exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculpture. |
| built by Malla kings in the 17th and 18th centuries. | | | | Keshav Narayan Chowk houses the Patan Museum. |
| Several of Patan's finest temples are in a straight line | | | | Museum |
| down the left hand side of Durbar Square, facing the | | | | Patan Museum, which was established in 1997, has a |
| palace. | | | | fine collection of cast bronzes and gilt copper |
| Temples | | | | repousse work and traditional crafts for which Patan is |
| Some of the famous temples of Patan are the | | | | famous. The museum is open from 10.30 am to 4.30 |
| Krishna Mandir, Krishna Temple, Taleju Bhawani, | | | | am everyday, except on Tuesdays. |
| Bhimsen Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Uma | | | | Place to Eat |
| Maheshwar temple, Jagannarayan Temple (Char- | | | | Just nearby the museum is the Patan Museum Cafe. |
| Narayan Temple), Bhai Dega Temple and Hari Shankar | | | | The Patan Museum cafe offers traditional Nepali |
| Temple. | | | | cuisines as well as western delicacies. The cafe area |
| The three storied Krishna Mandir was built by King | | | | can also be booked for special evening functions such |
| Siddhi Narsingha Malla in the 16th century. Krishna | | | | as classical dance or music performances, receptions, |
| Mandir, which is devoted to Lord Krishna, is one of the | | | | banquets or theatre. |
| best examples of stone architecture in Nepal. Scenes | | | | |