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An impressive complex full of temples and buildings of the Newari Nepalese style, the city was founded in the 3rd century ad, it was destroyed in 1480 by the muslim emperor Sam Suddin Iliyas and rebuild by King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla. There´s an entrance fee of Rs200 payable at the southern end of the square. I really enjoyed the Square, i`ve found it less crowded and chaotic than Kathmandu`s Durbar, i visited the place in August so it was heavy rain but even with that i found it amazing.
Written Dec 29, 2009
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A lotus shaped pool with three carved stone Makaras (crocodile deities) with water spouting from their mouths. The main sources of the Hiti are channels built by the Malla kings in the 15th century. It´s a very popular spot with people drinking the tap water and other washing their hands, feet and even their hair.
Written Dec 23, 2009
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The residential palace compound of Keshav Narayan Chowk which houses the museum dates from 1734, displacing a Buddhist monastery that is still remembered in an annual public rite on the palace doorstep. But both monastery and palace rest on far older foundations that may go back to the Licchavi Period (ca. 3rd to 9th century).
Altered over time to suit other purposes, and partly fallen into decay, the building has undergone a thorough restoration for more than a decade through the joint efforts of His Majesty's Government of Nepal and the Austrian Government. Some parts are new, others were reconstructed to their original appearance, and interiors were adapted to the needs of a museum with appropriate modern facilities added. The museum was finally established and opened in 1997.The garden to the rear of the museum has been adapted to incorporate a pleasant resting place and The Patan Museum Cafe run by the Summit Hotel, Kathmandu. The Patan Museum Cafe has been crafted to complement the superb period ambience achieved by the architects and builders of the Museum itself. Located in the inner courtyard of the Keshav Narayan Chowk in Patan Durbar, the cafe will offer a mix of traditional and western delicacies and light meals in a setting unparalleled in the Kathmandu valley. The cafe area may also be booked for special evening functions for classical dance or music, for receptions, banquets, theatre, etc
The museum’s exhibits cover a long span of Nepal’s cultural history and some rare objects are among its treasures. Their meaning and context within the living traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism are explained. Most of the objects are cast bronzes and gilt copper repousse work, traditional crafts for which Patan is famous
Written Oct 4, 2007
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The ancient Royal palace has been converted into a museum. This is a Unesco World heritage site. View of Patan Square is not complete unless you see it from the top of the Museum. Here are some photos!
Updated Oct 4, 2007
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KRISHNA MANDIR: Built in the seventeenth century by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, the temple of Lord Krishna holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan. It is the only temple in Nepal to have 21 shrines and is completely made of stone. Most of the important scenes from the ancient Hindu epics the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, have been engraved on its friezes.
Written Oct 3, 2007
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DURBAR SQUARE: Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city, is the main tourist attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. One can rummage for treasures and souvenirs in the various shops around the square.
The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient Royal Palace itself. It consists of three main chowks, or courtyards: the central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Main Keshab Narayan Chowk. In the northeastern corner of the courtyard is a triple-roofed octagonal tower, Teleju Bhawani Temple, built by King Shree Niwas Malla in 1667. Between the central Mul Chowk and Main Keshab Narayan Chowk there is the temple of Degu Taleju.
Written Oct 3, 2007
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The ancient city of Patan is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of artists.
Written Oct 3, 2007
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THE ZOO: The Zoo is located in Jawalakhel. In the zoo are many animals, birds, and reptiles, mostly representing the Himalayan fauna. It is the only zoo in Nepal. Inside is a pond built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. It is open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
It is a small Zoo but worth visiting if you have children with you or if you want to see some of the rare species of the Himalayas.
Written Oct 3, 2007
Address: Jwalakhel, Patan.
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Austrian funds have helped renovate the former royal palace and transform it into “one of the finest museum’s in the subcontinent”, as per LP.
Do not even think of going to Patan and miss the museum – exhibitions are realised in a professional and didactic manner which allows you learn the most important gods in the Buddhist and Hindu Pantheons, how to recognise them, understand the symbolism of ritual various objects, as well as the scenes and typical positions and postures. Even the stages involved in the production of hammered sheet-metal relief designs and the “lost-wax” methods of casting the face of Buddha. And….photos are allowed inside the museum!
Opening hours 10,30 am – 5,30 pm
Updated Jan 28, 2007
Address: Patan Durbar square
Phone: 552 14 92
Website: www.patanmuseum.gov.np
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Consider temple overload and shopping opportunities. Therefore, allow a full long summer day in Patan, starting early morning. Commence with the Patan Durbar square and with the Patan Museum, and afterwards try and see as many as possible from the temples scattered around the city, which are depicted in the broshure you received when paying the 200 ruppes entrance in the Durbar square. A lunch at the restaurant back in the Patan Museum (do not miss the coffee, it’s real) will give you enough strength to dive in for another round of sightseeing. Finish only after you drop dead while shopping around, and be sure not to miss Patan Industrial Estate (closes around 6 pm). Remember to keep 100 rupees for the taxi back in Kathmandu.
Written Jan 28, 2007
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