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Patan

The famous city, Patan, is situated on the South of Bagmati River and is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. It is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings.Patan Durbar square is the famous visiting place, situated in the heart of the city which is the main tourist attraction. The square is full of ancient places, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings.

The popular visiting spots in Patan are:

Krishna Mandir
It is the temple of lord Krishna which is famous in Patan built in the seventeenth century by King Siddhi Narshing Malla.

Mahabouddha
Walking little further from Patan Durbar Square lies the Buddhist temple of Mahaboudha, made of clay bricks where thousands of images of the Lord Buddha are carved.

Hiranya Varna Mahavir
This three storey golden pagoda was built in the twelfth century by King Bhaskar Verma. Inside the upper storey of the pagoda, the golden images of Lord Buddha can be found.

The Zoo
The Zoo is located in Jawalakhel where a wide range of animals, birds, and reptiles, mostly representing the Himalayan fauna are reserved. It is the only Zoo in Nepal.

Godavari
It is situated in the foothills of Phulchoki, this place has splendid natural beauty. The road from Patan city runs to Godavari to the southeast, passing through small, old towns of Harisiddhi, Thaiba and Badegaon

Phulchowki
It is located around ten kilometers southeast of Patan, this hill 2759 meters high is a good spot for hiking. A Buddhist shrine is situated on top of the hill which can be reached via motor able road.

There are many other religious and historical sites in Patan:
Kumbheshwor Temple, Jagat Narayan Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar The Ashokan Stupas, Accheshwor Mahavihar, Temple of Machchhendra Nath and Min Nath, Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre, Patan Industrial State