Bagamati Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Pātan

Pātan is a city in Bagamati Province district, Nepal, home to about 183,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 271 places to visit — 143 forts & heritage, 54 temples, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Central Zoo (1 km), Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (1 km) and Krishna Mandir (1 km).

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Pātan at a glance

Location
Bagamati Province district, Nepal
Population
about 183,310
Coordinates
27.6766° N, 85.3142° E
Places within 50 km
271 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Railway station
Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE), 132 km
Airport
Darbhanga Airport (DBR), 219 km

Top places to visit near Pātan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pātan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pātan, by type

Forts & heritage near Pātan

143 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Pucha Hiti (1 km); the best-known is Maitighar Mandala (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Pātan

58 temples within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Pimbahal Pokhari Temple (1 km); the best-known is Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pātan

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Everest (2 km); the best-known is Chandragiri Cable Car (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Pātan

18 buddhist sites within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Stupa (1 km); the best-known is Swayambhunath (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Swayambhunath · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Boudhanāth Stupa · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Stupa · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~1 km
  • Ashok Stupa · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~1 km
  • Mahabihar · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~1 km
  • Mahabuddha Temple · Buddhist site · Bagamati Province · ~2 km

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Museums near Pātan

14 museums within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Patan Durbar Square (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pātan

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pātan. The closest is Chobhar Gorge (3 km); the best-known is Rani Pokhari (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Rani Pokhari · lake · Bagamati Province · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Kamal Pokhari · lake · Bagamati Province · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Nag Pokhari · lake · Bagamati Province · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Taudaha Lake · lake · Bagamati Province · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Nag Daha · lake · Bagamati Province · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Chobhar Gorge · lake · Bagamati Province · ~3 km

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A one-day trip from Pātan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pātan
  2. 1 km Central Zoo · nature spot, Bagamati Province
  3. 2 km Patan Durbar Square · museum, Bagamati Province
  4. 1 km Krishna Mandir · temple, Bagamati Province
  5. 1 km Bhimsenthan Temple · temple, Bagamati Province
  6. 1 km Hiranya Varna Mahavihar · temple, Bagamati Province
  7. 1 km Back to Pātan

Plan a longer trip from Pātan — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Pātan

  • By train: Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE) — about 132 km from the centre
  • By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), Darbhanga — about 219 km by road
  • By air: Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), Gorakhpur — about 265 km by road

All places near Pātan by distance

Within 15 km of Pātan

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

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Places near Pātan by type
TypePlacesNearest
Forts & heritage143Pucha Hiti (1 km)
Temples58Pimbahal Pokhari Temple (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints22Everest (2 km)
Buddhist sites18Stupa (1 km)
Museums14Patan Durbar Square (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs8Chobhar Gorge (3 km)
Parks4Love Garden (1 km)
Caves3Ananda Shumsher's Cave (1 km)
Waterfalls3Basmati waterfall (2 km)
Other attractions3Trichandra Campus (4 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens2Central Zoo (1 km)
Churches1Apostolic Church Balkumari, Kathmandu (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs1Kashmiri Masjid (5 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1Bagmati (2 km)

Pātan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pātan?

Central Zoo (nature spot, about 1 km), Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (temple, about 1 km), Krishna Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Bhimsenthan Temple (temple, about 1 km), Patan Durbar Square (museum, about 1 km), Classic Art Gallery (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pātan?

271 places on Spotwander: 143 forts & heritage, 54 temples, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 buddhist sites, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Pātan?

Pucha Hiti, about 1 km by road; Jawalakhel (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Pātan?

Pimbahal Pokhari Temple, about 1 km by road; Golden Buddha Monument (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pātan?

Everest, about 2 km by road; BRS Home (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pātan?

Start in Pātan, visit Central Zoo, then Patan Durbar Square, then Krishna Mandir, then Bhimsenthan Temple, then Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pātan?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Pātan?

By train: Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE), about 132 km away. By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 219 km by road.

Towns near Pātan

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pātan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.