Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of Lalitpur city. It is one of the three Durbar Squares

Durbar Square

Durbar Square is the generic name used to describe plazas opposite old royal palaces in Nepal. Before the Unification of Nepal, Nepal consisted of small kingdoms, and Durbar Squares are most prominent remnants of those old kingdoms in Nepal...

 in the Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Valley

The Kathmandu Valley , located in Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Buddhists. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within this valley.-Etymology:The city of...

, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attraction is The Ancient Royal Palace where Malla Kings

Malla (Nepal)

The Malla Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Nepal from the 12th to the 18th century. Malla kings of Nepal visited Lumbini in the 11th and 12th century. It was during their reign the people living in and around the Kathmandu Valley began to be called as "Newars" . The Mallas were the ruling clan of...

 of Lalitpur resided.

History

it was formed in the period if malla kingdom during the rule of king siddhi narshing malla around 1900 bs

Layout

The three main courtyards in the palace are Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Besides these courtyards, the complex boasts impressive temples, religious shrines, and historical places, all noted for their exquisite carvings and beautiful display of ancient Newari architecture.

Mul Chowk

It is one of the most famous and largest courtyards among the three main chowks. At its center is located Bidya Temple, and Taleju temples stand around the courtyard.

Sundari Chowk

Sundari Chowk is to the south of the Mul Chowk. It is designed with sunken tank known as Tusha Hiti.

Keshav Narayan Chowk

Keshav Narayan Chowk is towards the northern part with Degutale temple next to it.

See also

• Patan, Lalitpur
• Durbar Square
  Durbar Square
  Durbar Square is the generic name used to describe plazas opposite old royal palaces in Nepal. Before the Unification of Nepal, Nepal consisted of small kingdoms, and Durbar Squares are most prominent remnants of those old kingdoms in Nepal...
  
  
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites....
  
  
• Kathmandu Durbar Square
  Kathmandu Durbar Square
  Kathmandu Durbar Square, or Basantapur Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the Kathmandu Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.-History:...
  
  
• Kathmandu Valley
  Kathmandu Valley
  The Kathmandu Valley , located in Nepal, lies at the crossroads of ancient civilizations of Asia, and has at least 130 important monuments, including several places of pilgrimage for the Hindus and the Buddhists. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within this valley.-Etymology:The city of...