Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu in the Kathmandu Valley, on the southern side of the Bagmati River, Patan is one of 3 royal cities in the valley. The others are Kathmandu and Bhaktapur.
A destination for connoisseurs of fine arts, Patan is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments.
The city is known for its rich tradition of arts and handicrafts and as the birthplace of master craftsmen and artists such as Arniko and Kuber Singh Shakya.
To get a great idea of the daily life of people living in Patan, check out this terrific short film made by a traveler/ film maker named Alexander Rose, after spending 6 months in Patan.
Patan.com thanks Alexander for his work and for allowing us to link his great film from this website!
Watch the film and let him know how you feel about it.