Patan
Patan, or Lalitpur, is located to the south of Kathmandu city centre. It has been a centre for arts and crafts for centuries and glitters with golden doorways, statues and temples. At its heart, Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’ is a breathtaking site to experience through all of the senses. Patan is one of the most spectacular medieval cities in the Himalayas…
Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’.
A gilded door in the palace complex.
Gilded images of deities above a golden door.
Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’.
A statue of Hanuman in the street.
Golden decoration in one of the glittering palaces.
Ganesh with tikka powder and marigold offerings.
Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’.
Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’.
Bhaskerdev Samskarita Hiranyabarna Mahavihara, or the ‘Golden Temple’.
Leaf garlands on a road-side shrine.
Patan Durbar Square.
Gilded statues in the palace.