Patan, Nepal: The Ultimate 1 and 2 Day Itinerary, Patan, Nepal
The first time I went to Nepal, I really dragged my feet about going to Patan. In my mind, it was too far away to go for just one day, but it wasn’t far enough to warrant switching hotels. On my second visit to Nepal, I was invited to Patan to watch a friend DJ and realized that it’s only a quick 20 minute drive by cab ($5.00 at most). You can also take a local bus for $0.20, but it’s a little hard to figure out if you’re new to the area.
Once I realized how close Patan was, it became my favorite spot to go on a whim. Now, I even meet friends for a quick cup of coffee the way I would meet someone in Manhattan when I lived in Brooklyn. My biggest advice is don’t overthink visiting Patan. It really is so simple to get there. Now that I frequent this little city so often, it made sense to write up an itinerary. For me, Patan is a great place to do non-touristy stuff. Yes, there’s beautiful architecture, temples, etc. But, it’s also full of really interesting experiences that aren’t typically thought of when people visit Nepal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Once I realized how close Patan was, it became my favorite spot to go on a whim. Now, I even meet friends for a quick cup of coffee the way I would meet someone in Manhattan when I lived in Brooklyn. My biggest advice is don’t overthink visiting Patan. It really is so simple to get there. Now that I frequent this little city so often, it made sense to write up an itinerary. For me, Patan is a great place to do non-touristy stuff. Yes, there’s beautiful architecture, temples, etc. But, it’s also full of really interesting experiences that aren’t typically thought of when people visit Nepal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Patan, Nepal: The Ultimate 1 and 2 Day Itinerary
Guide Location: Nepal » Patan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Della Giovanna
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Guide Location: Nepal » Patan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Michelle Della Giovanna
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Looniva Guest House
- Hiranya Guest House
- Dhokaima Café
- Pimbahal Pond
- Golden Temple
- The Patan Museum
- Coffee Tea & Me
- Durbar Square
- Mangal Bazaar
- Honacha
- Higher Ground
- Jawalakhel Handicraft Center
- The Local Project Nepal
- House of Palettes
- Evoke
- Best Archery
- Seeing Hands Clinic
- The Village Café
- Labim Mall
- Kotsy’z Doughnuts
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