Patan Durbar Square



Patan is located 7 km away from Kathmandu. This city has many 15th to 17th century, Hindu and Buddhist, monuments built during the Malla dynasty. The most important area with many monuments is the Patan Durbar square.

Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, houses the residence of the former Royal family of Patan. The Square and its surroundings provide very good example of ancient Newari architecture. The palace has three main courtyards the central and the oldest is Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk with the sunken Royal bath of Tusha Hiti, contains exquisite woodcarvings, stone, and metal sculpture.and keshav narayan chok, all mark the architectural excellence of its era.

To the west of the complex are a dozen free standing temples of various sizes and styles. Krishna Temple with 21 golden pinnacles, Bhimsen Temple. Patan Durbar Square also houses a temple of Taleju goddess.