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Patan (Lalitpur)
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Patan (Lalitpur)

The valley's 'City of Beauty', an ancient Newar kingdom renowned for exquisite courtyards, metalwork and temple art.

Notable spots

  • Patan Durbar Square

    History

    A dense cluster of pagodas and palaces from the Malla era.

  • Patan Museum

    Museum

    Award-winning museum of sacred art inside the old royal palace.

  • Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

    Culture

  • Mahabouddha Temple

    Culture

Patan (Lalitpur) weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Patan (Lalitpur) in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Photo: Patan Durbar Square — Zulufive (CC0) · Wikimedia