Tibetan Monastery

Patan



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1. Zoo

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Nepal’s only zoo is in southwestern Patan by the Jawalakhel roundabout. The animals live in better conditions than you might expect and there are always…

2. Aksheshwar Mahavihar

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This courtyard-style Buddhist monastery is located behind the grass-covered Western Ashoka Stupa in Pulchowk.

3. Western Stupa

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One of four Ashoka stupas marking the old city limits of Patan. Covered in grass beside the main road at Pulchowk.

4. Rato Machhendranath Temple

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Almost directly across the road from the Minnath Temple, down an alley, a white-columned gateway leads to the wide, open square containing the revered…

5. Lagan (Southern) Stupa

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One of four Ashoka stupas marking the old city limits of Patan. Located south of the Lagankhel bus stand, crowning a hilltop and offering good views over…

6. Pim Bahal Pokhari

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This large pond is a hidden gem centred around a charming lakeshore pavilion. On the north side is three-tiered Chandeswari Temple built in 1663. Walk…

7. Minnath Temple

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Just 200m south of I Baha Bahi, a large water tank marks the entrance to a courtyard strewn with wooden beams. In the centre is the brightly painted, two…

8. I Baha Bahi

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Just a one-minute walk south of Durbar Sq, a large doorway flanked by black lions with Cheshire-cat grins leads to a quiet bahal containing the I Baha…

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