Private Half-Day Tour of Patan From Kathmandu

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Patan City, the second biggest city in the valley is also known as Lalitpur or the “City of fine arts”.  Founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, Patan is full of monuments, temples and wonderful wood and metal carvings. Enlisted in UNESCO world heritage monuments site in 1979, the Patan city is inhabited by Newari people and offers newari culture, traditions and lifestyles.

Patan, the 3rd largest city of Nepali after Kathmandu and Pokhara is located on the south central of Kathmandu Valley. Patan, meaning “a pasture land” in Sanskrit is also know by the name of Yala (named after 1st Kirati King Yalambar) and Lalitpur (City of Fine Arts)

What's Included

Private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Guide
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Tips
All other extra monuments entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

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We offer pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city. Please provide us the name of Hotel.

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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