Private Half-Day Tour of Patan: Explore the City of Fine Arts From Kathmandu
Patan (Lalitpur)
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Patan, the City of Fine Arts, on a private half-day tour. Explore ancient monuments, temples, and intricate wood and metal carvings.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Patan Durbar Square - The tour guide will assist you at your hotel at 10:30 am or 1:30 pm and take a drive to Patan City. Upon arrival at Patan Durbar Square, visit Krishna Mandir (Temple of Lord Krishna) built in 1637 AD by late King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. This temple is made of pure stone. It is a marvelous structure constructed completely out of stone, with 21 pinnacles. Story of Ramayana and Mahavarat can be seen on carving on the first and second floor of the temple. Patan Museum is inside the Patan Durbar square and is considered as the best museums in Asia. It opens daily from 9:00am to 5:00 pm.

Bhimsen Temple on the North west of Durbar Square is built dedicating to Goddess Bhimsen (God of trade and Business). Every during the month of (July - August) sacrifice is done infront of this temple to praise Goddess Bhimsen. Likewise; visit Golden Temple, a Gold gilded temple with statue of Shakya Muni Buddha at the main sanctum of the temple. Mahabuddha temple with thousand and eight statues of Buddha and Rudra Barna Mahavihar that contains a fine and amazing collections of images and statues.

Transfer back to your hotel in Kathmandu at 2:30 pm or 5:30 pm.

What's Included
  • Private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • All other extra monuments entrance fees
Additional Information

Known also as Lalitpur or the ‘City of fine arts’, Patan City is the second largest in the valley. The city, which was founded in the 3rd century BC by Emperor Ashoka, boasts numerous monuments, temples, and exquisite wood and metal carvings. In 1979, Patan was included in the UNESCO world heritage monuments site. The city, predominantly inhabited by the Newari people, showcases their culture, traditions, and way of life.

Additionally, Patan holds the rank of the third largest city in Nepal, following Kathmandu and Pokhara, and it is situated on the south central part of Kathmandu Valley. The name ‘Patan’ in Sanskrit translates to ‘a pasture land’. It is also known as Yala, after the first Kirati King Yalambar, and Lalitpur, also meaning ‘City of Fine Arts’.

  • Not wheelchair accessible.
  • Kindly provide us the name of Hotel for pick and drop off service
  • We offer two different start time for this trip. Please let us know which time i.e 10:30 am or 01:30 pm is appropriate for you.
  • We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.Please provide us the name of Hotel.
Location
Patan Durbar Square
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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