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- Kathmandu
- Patan
Patan
One of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley, Patan
(officially called Lalitpur Sub-Metropolitan City) has a rich
cultural heritage known for its fine crafts, evident in the
elaborate architecture, stone carvings, and metal statues found all
over the city. A centre of both Buddhist and Hindu culture in
Tibet, Patan is home to more than 1,200 monuments. One of the most
stunning is the Krishna Mandir, a stone temple with magnificent
friezes built in the 16th century. Patan Durbar Square is also a
good place to see beautiful examples of palaces, temples and
shrines, and the stunning stone carvings in the Sundari Courtyards.
The entire city of Patan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage
Site in 1979.
Information & Facts
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.