The Kathmandu Valley had three kings during its long history in the Malla Dynasty and each of these kingdoms had a palace and lovely square that surrounded it. Each of these historical sites are worth spending a few days to explore, depending on your time constraints. On this particular day we visited the Patan Durbar Square.
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Although there are still several temples under construction from the earthquakes of 2015, there is still so much history and beauty to explore. We took our new 360 camera with us and filmed a post for our Youtube channel, ‘What About Nepal?’ I hope you click on the link above to watch the video. Remember, it's 360 interactive, so be sure to scroll around.
We began our time by checking out a local restaurant, The Cafe Du Temple. Due to my ‘granny’ stomach, I had pizza, but Sujit chose better; he had a delicious dumpling noodle dish. Both meals were prepared well and came in a timely manner-something that doesn’t always happen.
There is a lot to see at this UNESCO site with temples of various styles. We strolled through the square just to give you an idea about what’s there to see. The people are friendly and the shopping prices are incredible bargains that you can easily have shipped back home. Spending time here will allow you to explore this community on a variety of levels. There are many interesting things that go on here that you just won’t see anywhere else. The customs in Nepal are localized, so even if it’s a festival to celebrate a particular deity it’s done in a unique way.
Travel Tip: Be sure to check the calendar to see if there is a full moon during the time you’ll be in Kathmandu. Most festivals are done during the full moons from February-March to October, but the last one is more for family like Christmas is done in the west. If you come during this festival time it can be difficult to find businesses open in Kathmandu due to everyone going home for the holiday. It’s not as much of a problem as it used to be, but it can become a scheduling issue. Additionally, it would be good to ask your guesthouse managers if they will be fully staffed during Dashain (pronounced ‘Dos-I’). I’ve heard plenty of stories of health problems due to restaurants being under-staffed.
How to overcome the food service issue in Nepal?
1. Make sure the food is thoroughly hot when it’s served. I don’t suggest sending food back; just be gracious and order something else if it isn’t to your liking.
2. Be gracious and patient; don’t complain in a harsh way.
3. Order local foods instead of western foods.
4. Be very careful about street food and local eateries.
Enjoying the local culture ends up being at the top of most travelers’ list of most memorable memories. You do not need to leave the Kathmandu Valley to find amazing, local experiences. Just explore one of Nepal’s ancient Darbur Squares. Patan’s Durbar Square will leave you with a deep appreciation for the local people, history and their customs.
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Roshan Handicraft Center, Manufacture, Wholesaler & Exporter of Nepalese, Tibetan & all kinds of Goods
Roshan Kumar Shakya, Proprietor
Showroom:
Mahapal, Patako-16
Lalitpur, Nepal
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Amogha Handicraft and Healing Bowl Center
Amogha Bajracharya, 9860569934
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Illanai, Patan-Backside of Golden Temple
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