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Patan
Kathmandu Valley
Stay among courtyards, metalworkers and temple squares in the valley city where art remains a living profession.
- Duration
- 2–3days
- Best seasons
Year round
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 1 to 2 nights
- Best time
- Year round
- How to get there
- Patan lies south of central Kathmandu. Traffic makes an overnight more rewarding than a rushed transfer.
- Best for
- Design lovers, photographers and cultural travellers.
- Combine with
- Kathmandu, Bungamati, Khokana or Bhaktapur.
- Travel well
- Visit only workshops that welcome guests. Buy directly from makers where possible.
Permits
Patan Durbar Square and Museum entry — arranged for you. Restricted areas require a licensed guide by law.
Patan is often reduced to Durbar Square, yet its deeper character lies in bahals, temples and artisan workshops. An overnight stay creates time to explore early or late, when the lanes are quieter.
What to experience
- Patan Durbar Square and Museum
- Old neighbourhood courtyards
- Local craftspeople
- Traditional food
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.