Bhaktapur Durbar Square , Patan
About Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is situated in front of the royal palace of the then Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley which are a great tourist spots. The place is known for its wood carving, architecture and medieval art. There is a lot to see at the Durbar Square. The 55 Window Palace is a queer building with 55 windows, considered to an extraordinary masterpiece of wood carving. The Lu Dhowka (The Golden Gate) is known for its elegant and richly sculpted specimen of its kind in the whole world. Apart from the beautiful examples of the architecture of this place, the Mini Pashupati Temple is also worth seeing. It is a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva with a nice folk‐lore linked to it. Also there is Batsala Temple nearby, which is famous for its historical bronze bell which still remains intact even after the earthquake.
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Park Gallery, Patan, Bagmati
0.6 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Founded by an artist and art activist named Rama Nanda Joshi in 1970, the Park Gallery is an artist run space (a gallery run by artists). This...
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Kwa Bahal, Bagmati
0.9 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Kwa Bahal is monastery was built in the 12th century and is a three-storey golden pagoda devoted to Lord Buddha. Fortunately this temple was not...
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Central Zoo, Patan, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Animal lovers must surely visit Patan’s Central Zoo for a glimpse of some interesting animals. It is the only zoo in Nepal and is operated by...
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Kumbheshwar Temple, Patan, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Located just 200m away from the northern part of Patan Durbar, the Kumbeshwar temple is built in accordance with the devotion to Lord Shiva as...
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Bhimsen Temple, Patan, Bagmati
1.1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Bhimsen Temple is the one of the temples inside the Patan Durbar Square and is situated at the Northern end of the square. This temple is mainly...
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Patan Museum, Bagmati
1.2 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Patan Museum was inaugurated by late King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah. Again a site under the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, The Patan Museum is...
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Mangal Bazar, Patan, Bagmati
1.3 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Being one of the oldest markets of Patan, Mangal Bazar is a place of attraction for many where one can surely shop for much stuffs. You can also...
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Patan Durbar Square, Bagmati
1.3 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
The most important monument of the city - Patan Durbar Square is a glorious place of its kind. It is considered to be the most majestic spot in...
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Char Narayan Temple, Patan, Bagmati
1.3 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Also known by the name Jagan Narayan Temple, Char Narayan Temple in Patan is again another temple built in accordance with Pagoda style, and is...
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Hari Shankar Temple, Bagmati
1.3 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Another religious shrine located in the Patan Durbar Square, the Hari Shankar temple was built in the 18th century by the daughter of king...
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Iba Bahi, Bagmati
1.4 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Iba Bahi or Ibahi, is one of the oldest Buddist monasteries in the Kathamndu Valley, is located very much near to the Patan Durbar Square. There...
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Okubahal, Rudravarna Mahavihara, Bagmati
2.1 km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square - See map
Okubahal or Uku Bahal is one of the best-known Buddhist places of worship in Patan. This place is filled with several small shrines and sacred...
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