About Ashoka Stupa, Patan
While visiting Kathmandu in 250 BC, Emperor Ashoka erected four Ashok Stupas which manifests the four corners or directions of Patan. The Stupas have been constructed according to Buddhist Architecture. The stupas have been regarded as a demonstration to ancient architectural tradition. It has a circular base and hemispherical shaped dome. Each of the four stupas is different from another. On the full moon of August, Buddhist and Tibetian pilgrims walk all around the four stupas in a single day.
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Okubahal, Rudravarna Mahavihara, Bagmati
0.7 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Mangal Bazar, Patan, Bagmati
1 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Bhimsen Temple, Patan, Bagmati
1.3 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Kwa Bahal, Bagmati
1.3 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Patan Museum, Bagmati
1.4 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Kumbheshwar Temple, Patan, Bagmati
1.6 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Central Zoo, Patan, Bagmati
1.7 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Park Gallery, Patan, Bagmati
1.8 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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Iba Bahi, Bagmati
1.8 km from Ashoka Stupa, Patan - 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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