Introducing Patan
Patan (pa-tan) is separated from Kathmandu by the Bagmati River and is the second-largest town in the valley. It has historically been known by its Sanskrit name Lalitpur (City of Beauty) and its Newari name, Yala.
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Patan's Durbar Sq is full of temples, with a far greater concentration of architecture per square metre than in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur. Moreover, more than 600 stupas and 185 bahals are scattered throughout the fascinating backstreets.
Patan makes a great full day trip from Kathmandu. It is possible to stay the night here, although it's so close to Kathmandu that it's not really necessary. The choice of hotels and restaurants is limited, but you'll likely to have the town largely to yourself at the beginning and end of the day.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Two weeks in Nepal in August
by expertnepal 29 May 2012
Hello, I will directly recommend you to visit either Pokhara for mountainous view, paragliding (if weather favour you), boating or Chitwa…
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Re: Two weeks in Nepal in August
by onenepali 27 May 2012
Hello, Already Posted Nice Suggestion. Anyway, If you are not looking that much then why not Kathmandu and Pokhara around ? The Monsoon…
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RE: North India and Nepal
by scoodly 15 May 2012
Hi A couple of days in KTM is enough to get a taste of the city (longer is better if course but you know that). The standard sights…
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