Durbar Square is the Palace Square of Patan. Approaching the square from the south side you have the palace on your right and a series of temples on your left. Admission to the area for tourists is Rs 1000 (March 2023).You should pay this at a booth at the south end of Durbar Square or at another entrance to the area further to the north. It is also your entry ticket to the museum (no extra cost). You will likely be approached by various square workers if your entrance ticket isn't visible. If you plan repeated visits and will be in Nepal for some time, get the ticket booth attendant to endorse your entrance ticket for a longer period. You will likely have to show your passport and entry visa.
- 2 Patan Museum, Keshab Narayan Chowk, info@patanmuseum.gov.np. 10.30 to 17.30. An excellent and well-presented little museum with descriptions of various artistic techniques. 1000 Rs. (included in entry for Durbar Square). (updated Mar 2023)
There is a confusing array of temples and other interesting items on the left-hand side of the square. Again, walking from the south end of the square, you pass:
- Shankar Narayan temple. with kneeling stone elephants in front
