About Pātan
Pātan is one of Nepal's major cities, home to around 299,283 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Pātan
1
Palace
2
Patan Museum
3
Taleju Temple
4
Octagonal stone Krishna temple
5
Taleju Bell
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Shankar Narayan temple
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Bhai Dega Temple
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Hari Shankar Temple
Budget travel
Free things to do in Pātan
Taleju Temple
Octagonal stone Krishna temple
Shankar Narayan temple
Bhai Dega Temple
Hari Shankar Temple
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Palace
- Visit Patan Museum
- Visit Taleju Temple
- Eat at Hermann Helmer's German Bakery
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Octagonal stone Krishna temple
- Visit Taleju Bell
- Visit Shankar Narayan temple
- Eat at Roadhouse
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Bhai Dega Temple
- Visit Hari Shankar Temple
- Visit Love Park
- Eat at New Orleans
Where to eat
Hermann Helmer's German Bakery
Roadhouse
New Orleans
Jalan
The Bakery Cafe
Cafe Bliss
Cafe Vespers
Higher Ground
Where to stay
- Cafe de Patan
- Newa Chěn
- Sanu's House
- Cosy Nepal
- Traditional Homes-SWOTHA
Shopping
- Nepal Bank
- Siddhartha Bank
- Bhat Bhateni Supermarket
- Quixote's Cove: the bookshop
Museums & culture
- Palace
- Patan Museum
- Taleju Temple
- Octagonal stone Krishna temple
- Shankar Narayan temple
- Bhai Dega Temple
In pictures
Pātan gallery
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