Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Krishna Temple

There are several World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley alone such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, Pashupatinath temple and others. Similarly Patan Durbar Square is one of the most important Heritage Sites of Nepal. Situated at the heart of Lalitpur and in an accessible area, this place is yet unique and spectacular to visit. This area is one of the best example of how talented and skillful our ancestors were. Thousands of tourists from in and outside the country pay visit to this Square every year. This place has its own unique presentation of their arts, crafts, culture, traditions and architecture. We can find numerous structures built in a small area which makes it different from any places in Nepal.

Also known as Lalitpur Durbar Square, it is considered the center of the culture and religion of the city. Filled by numerous exquisite temples, monuments, architectures related to both Hindus and Buddhists, it is also the main attractions for Hindus and Buddhists in and outside the country.

Things to Observe

Temples and structures in Patan Durbar Square

As one of the oldest city in the country, it has those ancient arts, crafts and eternal architecture to observe which make anyone fall in love with the place. Numerous Hindu Temples and Buddhist Structures surround the area. Some of the structures which need mention are Patan Museum, Mahaboudha Temple, Krishna Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and many more.

Patan Durbar Square

Krishna Temple is one of the most famous structures in the area and is the main attraction to the Hindus visiting the area as Lord Krishna is worshiped in Nepalese society with great faith and homage. We can see hundreds of Hindus coming to worship Lord Krishna during the Krishna Janmastami(Krishna's Birthday).

Patan Museum is yet another attraction of the Patan Area as it provides a sense of ancient lifestyles in the city, culture, traditions and customs. As this city is known as the oldest Buddhist City, it has many Buddhist attractions such as Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Mahaboudha. Hiranya Varba Mahavihar is also known as the Golden Temple where Golden Statue of Lord Buddha is found.

Festivals of Patan Durbar Square

Equally rich in culture, traditions and festivals as Bhaktapur and Kathmandu Durbar Squares, this area provides different experience of festivals of the city.

Rato Machhendranath Jatra

Shree Krishna Janmastami is one of the most celebrated and famous festivals of this area. Thousands of devotees pay a visit to Krishna Temple to pay their homage to Lord Krishna. Similarly, Buddha Jayanti is also celebrated in a grand way here. As Dashain is the greatest Nepalese festival, it is celebrated in the Palace premises. Others like Bhoto Jatra and Rato Machhendranath Jatras are also the major attractions of the place.