Spent the day in Patan, now a suburb of KTM although historically it was an independent city-state. Durbar Square in Patan is another UNESCO World Heritage site in the KTM Valley - and Lonely Planet sees it as arguably the finest collection of temples and palaces in Nepal.
The Patan Museum is touted as the best in Nepal with one of the finest collections of religious art in Asia. It is housed in the former residence of the Malla kings.
We also spent some time shopping in Patan. The former center for Tibetan refugees in the Jawalakhel area is now a center for Tibetan rugs, scarfs and other products. There are also fair trade shops that support the work of craft cooperatives around the country.
Spent the day in Patan, now a suburb of KTM although historically it was an independent city-state. Durbar Square in Patan is another UNESCO World Heritage site in the KTM Valley - and Lonely Planet sees it as arguably the finest collection of temples and palaces in Nepal.
The Patan Museum is touted as the best in Nepal with one of the finest collections of religious art in Asia. It is housed in the former residence of the Malla kings.
We also spent some time shopping in Patan. The former center for Tibetan refugees in the Jawalakhel area is now a center for Tibetan rugs, scarfs and other products. There are also fair trade shops that support the work of craft cooperatives around the country.
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