Monday, February 8, 2010
Lalitpur is about five kilometers south east of Kathmandu City and southern bank of Holy Bagmati River. Lalitpur is full of Buddhists monastries and Hindu temples, handicraft materials and beautiful carvings. Main attractions of Lalitpur for the tourists are as follows:
1. Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Sqaure is main centre of attraction for the tourists. The Durbar Square is fully covered with ancient temples, materials, shrines and famous for wonderful carvings. The ancient Royal palace is main attraction of this square. Mul Chowk, Mani Keshav Narayan Chowk, Sundari Chowk is the main chowks of this square.There is Degu Taleju Temple in between the Mani Keshav Narayan Chowk and Mul Chowk.
2. Krishna Mandir
Krishna Mandir, which is completely made of stones is one of the temple of Nepal having 21 shrines.
3.Mahabouddha Temple
Mahabouddha Temple, which consists of different images of Lord Buddha is a temple made of clay bricks. In fourteenth century, it was
constructed by Avay Raj, an architect.
4. Kumbeshwor
Kumbeshwor, which is being constructed during the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla is 5 storyed temple of Lord shiva. On the day of Janai Purnima, a fair is also celebrated every year.
5. Jagat Narayan Temple
Jagat Narayan Temple, which is situated on the bank of holy Bagmati river is tall temple of God Bishnu constructed in red brick. This temple has statue of Garuda on a stone pillar and 5 images of stone.
6. The Ashoka Stupas
At the 4 corners of Patan, there are 4 ancient and wonderful stupas. It was built by Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC and are situated in Teta, Pulchowk, Ebahi, Lagankhel.
7. Zoo
Zoo, which is used to be the Rana Prime Minister's wife is only one zoo located in Jawalakhel. It is daily open from 10am to 5pm having different species of birds, animals and reptiles.
8. Bajra Barahi
Bajra Barahi, which is situated in the village of Chapagaun is about 9 km south of Patan City is a beautiful and famous picnic spot and also famous for Barahi Mandir.
9. Phulchowki
1. Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Sqaure is main centre of attraction for the tourists. The Durbar Square is fully covered with ancient temples, materials, shrines and famous for wonderful carvings. The ancient Royal palace is main attraction of this square. Mul Chowk, Mani Keshav Narayan Chowk, Sundari Chowk is the main chowks of this square.There is Degu Taleju Temple in between the Mani Keshav Narayan Chowk and Mul Chowk.
2. Krishna Mandir
Krishna Mandir, which is completely made of stones is one of the temple of Nepal having 21 shrines.
3.Mahabouddha Temple
Mahabouddha Temple, which consists of different images of Lord Buddha is a temple made of clay bricks. In fourteenth century, it was
constructed by Avay Raj, an architect.
4. Kumbeshwor
Kumbeshwor, which is being constructed during the reign of King Jayasthiti Malla is 5 storyed temple of Lord shiva. On the day of Janai Purnima, a fair is also celebrated every year.
5. Jagat Narayan Temple
Jagat Narayan Temple, which is situated on the bank of holy Bagmati river is tall temple of God Bishnu constructed in red brick. This temple has statue of Garuda on a stone pillar and 5 images of stone.
6. The Ashoka Stupas
At the 4 corners of Patan, there are 4 ancient and wonderful stupas. It was built by Emperor Ashoka in 250 BC and are situated in Teta, Pulchowk, Ebahi, Lagankhel.
7. Zoo
Zoo, which is used to be the Rana Prime Minister's wife is only one zoo located in Jawalakhel. It is daily open from 10am to 5pm having different species of birds, animals and reptiles.
8. Bajra Barahi
Bajra Barahi, which is situated in the village of Chapagaun is about 9 km south of Patan City is a beautiful and famous picnic spot and also famous for Barahi Mandir.
9. Phulchowki
Phulchowki, which is situated about 10 km south east of Patan City is a mountain of 2759m above the sae level. At the top of the hill, Buddhist shrine is locted and can be reached by road. It is also good spot for hiking.
Hirayan Varna Mahavihar, Rudra Varna Mahavihar, Accheshwor Mahavihar, Machhendra and Min Nath Temple, Tibetan Center, Godavari are other major tourists attractions.
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