Trip Facts
Overview
Looking for an experience that will stay with you forever? We invite you to Lalitpur (Patan) — a city often called an “open-air museum” and one of the most beautiful places in Nepal.
What awaits you:
An architectural masterpiece: Visit Patan Durbar Square. You will see the magnificent Royal Palace with its “Golden Gate” and the Krishna Temple, carved from a single piece of stone.
A treasure trove of art: The Patan Museum, housed in the former royal palace, holds thousand-year-old Buddhist and Hindu statues. Admission to the museum is already included in the square’s ticket.
The craftsmanship of the Newars: Lalitpur is famous for its artisans. Here you can watch bronze figurines and jewelry being created, and purchase unique souvenirs.
Convenience: Just 5–7 km from Kathmandu. A taxi ride takes about 20–30 minutes, and the ticket price for foreigners is 1,000 Nepalese rupees (about $7.5).
Lalitpur is the perfect place for a day trip that will give you an understanding of Nepal’s authentic culture and history. Don’t miss the chance to see the “city of beauty” with your own eyes!