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Krishna Mandir

Krishna Mandir, Patan

 cancian Says:  Temple of Lord krishna built in 17th century.it is the only temple in Nepal having 21 golden pinacles. 

The Golden Temple

The Golden Temple, Patan

 chazgilbert Says:  A fantastic three storey golden pagoda, built in the 12th Century, and possibly the most beautiful temple in Patan.There is a wealth of amazing carvings on its walls and paintings deepicting the complete life history of Buddha.Our group was lucky enough to see a 1000 year... 

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Transportation  

It's not Far to Kathmandu City

It's not Far to Kathmandu City, Patan

 illa Says:  Hiring a trishaw or riding a bicycle from Kathmandu is an ideal way to Patan. 

Local Customs  

Fetching Water

Fetching Water, Patan

 illa Says:  In the small alleyways, everyday in the late afternoon, women and girls appear with a copper jar under the arms supported by a hip. It's time for them to go to the wells and get water for preparing dinner.I liked the view very much, one girl appears here, another disappears... 

Gentlemen in the ceremony

Gentlemen in the ceremony, Patan

 illa Says:  In Durbar Square 

Ladies in the Ceremony

Ladies in the Ceremony, Patan

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We Happened to See a Ceremony

We Happened to See a Ceremony, Patan

 illa Says:  We had no idea what it was for. It was just like everyone was made up and wearing traditional costume. They were very happy. In the two sedans sat a very old man and a very old woman.The whole team just walked around in the Durbar Square. 

Laundry

Laundry, Patan

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 Temple of Lord krishna built in 17th century.it is the only temple in Nepal having 21 golden pinacles. 

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The City of Artists and Artisans

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  Across the Bagmati river bridge is Patan. Dating back to the 7th century, the Patan Durbar Square displays intricately hand-carved wood and stone architecture with gilded metal rooftops. The square... 

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THE CITY OF THE ARTS

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 Eight km south of central Kathmandu, situated on a plateau across the Bagmati river is a lovely city called Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. 

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