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	Patan, Nepal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Patan (Devanagiri:पाटन) is one of the major cities of Nepal.
		Patan City is situated on the elevated tract of land above the course of Bagmati River in Kathmandu Valley.
		The monument zone of Patan Durbar Square is one of the seven monument zone of Kathmandu Valley.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patan,_Nepal (1153 words)

	Travel in Patan - Nepal - Asia - History - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Patan retains the most ancient air of all the Valley's three main cities, beginning with its unproven reputation as the capital of the near-mythic Kiranti dynasty.
		Medieval Patan was the largest of the Three Kingdoms, encompassing all of the prosperous south Valley and beyond.
		Patan is known for its craftsmen, particularly metalworkers and wood-carvers.
	www.asiatravelling.net /nepal/patan/patan_history.htm (399 words)

	EnjoyNepal :: Guide To Patan, Nepal
		Patan's Durbar Square is a concentrated mass of temples that are undoubtedly the most visually stunning display of Newari architecture to be found in Nepal.
		The superbly renovated Patan Museum is one of the finest museums on the subcontinent.
		Traditionally, Patan's Kumari (living goddess) is a daughter of one of the priests of this monastery.
	www.enjoynepal.com /travel_guide/Destination_GUide/Patan.asp (2708 words)

	Attractions in Patan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Patan is one of the most famous and historic places in Nepal.
		Patan is one of the most visited places by tourists, it is very close to the capital so it is easily accesible and there is no cost to visit this place unlike many other places that charge some amount of money to get in.
		Kumbheshwor temple in Patan and Nyatapola temple in Bhaktapur are the only temples in the Valley with five roofs, with the exception of the round five tiered Pancha Mukhi Hanuman of Kathmanduís Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
	www.goshen.edu /~shauravo/finalproject/patan.html (379 words)

	Patan Nepal, Patan City Guide Nepal, Places To Visit In Patan, Patan City Information, Hotels In Patan, Shopping In ...
		Patan has a unique atmosphere which is due to its compact scale and the remarkable vivacity of its Malla temple architecture.
		Patan is the artistic and architectural center of the valley.
		Patan Durbar Square is a celebration of Newari architecture, its distinct character a product of the traditionally pivotal role of religion in society combined with the rivalry that existed between 17th and 18th century Malla rulers.
	www.atrip2india.com /nepal/patan.htm (1068 words)

	Patan on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In Nepal, the cult of "Kumari" imposes veneration of a female child, symbol of innocence and puri (PAR177822)
		In Nepal, the cult of "Kumari" imposes veneration of a fem (PAR180053)
		In Nepal, the cult of "Kumari" imposes veneration of a female child, symbol of innocence and pu (PAR180067)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/P/Patan.asp (852 words)

	RAOnline Nepal: Patan Sightseeing
		There are four ancient stupas in Patan believed to have been built in 250 B.C. by Emperor Ashoka at the four corners of Patan.
		Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city constitutes the focus of visitor's attraction.
		Patan Industrial Estate is situated at Langankhel in Lalitpur Di strict near Sat Dobato.
	mypage.bluewindow.ch /raonline/pages/np/visin/np_patan2.html (741 words)

	TOURIST DESTINATIONS
		Nepal is a landlocked country between India in the south, east and west and Tibetan Autonomous Region of China in the north, and is rectangular in shape stretching from east to west with 56,826 sq.
		Nepal has altogether ten World Heritage Sites, two are the natural sites (Royal Chitwan and Everest National Parks) and rest eight are the cultural site (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu, Boudhha, Pasupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan and Lumbini, birth place of Buddha) recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Site.
		Patan Durbar Square : is the main tourist attraction and full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings.
	www.kasthamandap.com /tourist.htm (2798 words)

	Patan Royal Palace Complex (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Located within the World Heritage Site of Patan Darbar, the Patan Palace is one of the three remaining major palace complexes in the Kathmandu Valley, and the only one that retains its original configuration and overall urban context.
		The palace’s northern and southern wings, erected in 1792 and 1820, respectively, are the earliest surviving examples of European influence on Nepali architecture.
		While the current state of emergency in Nepal has not negatively impacted restoration efforts in the country, WMF feels that listing is important to maintain attention on the Himalayan nation’s heritage during this period of political instability.
	www.wmf.org /html/programs/resources/sitepages/nepal_royal_palace_patan.html (330 words)

	Tourist Destinations in Patan, Nepal
		The ancient city of Patan is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about five kilometers southeast of Kathmandu.
		DURBAR SQUARE: Patan Durbar Square, situated in the heart of the city, is the main tourist attraction.
		The main attraction of Patan Durbar Square is the ancient Royal Palace itself.
	www.south-asia.com /showcase/Tour/patan.html (994 words)

	Patan City Travel Information from Nepal Vista
		Patan Museum: Offers an opportunity to view remainings of the ancient palace of Malla Kings, and some of the most beautiful wood and stone carving works in the world.
		The temple holds a great position in the Patan palace, it is also the only temple in Nepal which as 21 shrines and is completely made of stone, and fine carvings.
		Stupas known to have been built in 250 BC by the Ashoka Emeror are located in Pulchowk, Lagankehl, Ebahil and in Teat all of which act as an evidence to this city's ancient religious importance.
	www.nepalvista.com /travel/patan.html (622 words)

	Travelmasti - Places to see in and around Lalitpur (Patan), Nepal
		Patan Durbar square is an enchanting melange of ancient palaces, Pagoda temples, shrines and captivating courtyards.
		Visit to Patan is not complete without a date of travelmasti at the garden.
		Phulchowki: 10 km Southeast to the Patan is the Picturesque vistas and peaks of 2758m high mountain Rich vegetation, gorges and excellent climate make Phulchowki a superb spot for hiking.
	www.travelmasti.com /international/nepal/lalitpur.htm (793 words)

	Patan Hospital Appeal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Patan Hospital is a mission/government hospital located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
		As well as being one of Nepal’s largest hospitals, Patan Hospital is known as a charity hospital where no patient is turned away for any reason.
		Patan Hospital is involved in negotiations with KUMS regarding Patan Hospital providing a site for clinical training of medical students.
	www.anmf.net /projects/2004projects/03ph001appeal.htm (576 words)

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		The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts.
		Patan's western axis serves as the main way into town from Kathmandu.
	www.nepaltravelinfo.com /patan.htm (254 words)

	Hindu and Buddhist Tantric Iconography in Patan, Nepal
		The lion is a common guardian image, appearing at the doorways to shrines or the foot of temple stairways throughout Nepal.
		A few days before I left Nepal, while I was copying down and inscription in the courtyard (which turned out to be in Newari and therefore Greek to me) I met a doctoral student who was studying the Patan Durbar Square.
		This deity is said to make his home in Patan and a small Newari village to the south-west of the city, and there is a great festival held in his honor every year, so it is completely appropriate that he might be found in the Sundari-chok.
	www.gunthar.com /nepal/patan_iconography/patan_analysis.html (2998 words)

	Timeline Nepal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At least 1,152 have died in India, 691 in Bangladesh, 124 in Nepal and 5 in Pakistan.
		2004 Sep 1, Nepal's government imposed an indefinite curfew and appealed for calm after thousands of demonstrators ransacked a mosque and clashed with police in the capital to protest the slaying of 12 Nepalese hostages by Iraqi militants.
		2005 Feb 10, Police in Nepal's capital arrested 12 rights activists and quashed a rally to protest the king's emergency rule, while rebels in the southwest killed five policemen and freed comrades from a jail during a raid on a town.
	www.bonus.com /contour/timelines_history/http@@/timelines.ws/countries/NEPAL.HTML (4854 words)

	RAOnline Nepal - Patan's Kumari
		A group of people from Patan had come to the home of Badagurujyu of Nepal accompanied by three candidates for the post of Kumari.
		A few days earlier, the present Kumari of Patan, Chandrashila Bajracharya aged nine and a half years old, had her period and was no longer eligible to be a living goddess as she had shed blood.
		The parents of the girls were also there, the Pujari of Patan's Taleju temple and representatives from the Guthi Sansthan who had come to witness the selection.
	mypage.bluewindow.ch /raonline/pages/np/visin/np_patankum.html (512 words)

	Places to Visit In Patan, Durbar Square patan, patan Krishna Mandir, Mahaboudha patan, Hiranya Verna Mahavihar patan ...
		The Patan Durbar square consists of three main chowks or court- yards, the Central Mul Cowk, Sundaru Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk.
		The terra-cotta structure is one of the fourteenth century Nepalese architectural masterpieces.
		Patan industrial Estate is situated at Lagankhel in Lalitpur (Patan) near Sat Dobato.
	www.nepaltravelinfo.com /patan3.htm (677 words)

	Kathmandu Sights & Activities \| Fodor's Online Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The museum has a lovely collection of scroll paintings, as well as bronze, brass, stone, and wooden images spanning from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
		A walking tour of Durbar Square, where the kings of Nepal are crowned, is worth a visit.
		This three-story golden pagoda is dedicated to Avalokitesvara and was built in the 14th century, with periodic later additions.
	www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=kathmandu@232&cur_section=sig&review=full (1411 words)

	Nepalese Architecture: Patan
		Patan is a small city bordering Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
		The highlight of the city is its dense Darbar square, a collection of temples concentrated in a tiny area.
		A courtyard in the palace complex which was used as Nepal's first public school
	www.orientalarchitecture.com /patan/PATANMAP.htm (179 words)

	USATODAY.com - Nepal trouble hurts tourism, businesses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		PATAN, Nepal (AFP) — The snows are melting on the Himalayan ridges above the Kathmandu Valley, but the arrival of spring has brought only a trickle of tourists into emergency-rule Nepal.
		According to the Nepal Tourism Board the number of arrivals by plane to the landlocked Hindu kingdom fell to 14,001 in February, 43% fewer than the same period last year.
		The Hotel Association of Nepal warned this week of imminent closures and demanded government assistance for the industry which includes some 850 properties offering 45,000 beds.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2005-04-07-nepal-tourism_x.htm?csp=34 (929 words)

	Patan Museum
		Its home is an old residential court of Patan Darbar, one of the royal palaces of the former Malla kings of the Kathmandu Valley.
		The Patan Museum Cafe has been crafted to complement the superb period ambience achieved by the architects and builders of the Museum itself.
		The museum’s exhibits cover a long span of Nepal’s cultural history and some rare objects are among its treasures.
	www.asianart.com /patan-museum (418 words)

	Patan, Nepal
		Owing to the amounts of its big temples, Patan is undoubtedly the cradle of the arts and of the architecture of the Nepal.
		Patan Durbar Square is a cluster of fine pagoda temples and stone statues.
		Patan is the second largest of the three valley towns.
	virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Nepal/Things_To_Do-Nepal-Patan-R-1.html (1257 words)

	No. 96 Spring 1999 Scholar sorts and identifies objects (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		With 30 years of research and fieldwork in the Himalayan region of South Asia, she is one of the world’s few specialists in the history and connoisseurship of Nepalese art.
		Conquered in 1769 by Nepalese invaders, the cities became part of the Kingdom of Nepal, ruled, as it still is, by the Shah dynasty.
		On arrival in Patan, she was nevertheless surprised at the enormity of the task.
	www.si.edu /opa/insideresearch/9996/nepal.htm (1599 words)

	sagun
		Ancient City Tour of Patan, Kirtipur and Bhaktapur: Such a tour is an alternative tour for visitors which aims going to narrow lanes and unusual locations to see people living with ancient life style and visit places almost antique in the modern world.
		Mountain biking in Nepal is always a colourful cultural experience – and this is a major attraction for most bikers.
		It is therefore, through all ages, Nepal Himalaya ha been the centre of attraction to the whole world either may be a saint or philosopher of researcher or adventurer.
	www.catmando.com /sagunhold/holdindex.html (1116 words)

	Asia on the Matrix: Nepal's Patan
		Patan is the oldest city in the Kathmandu Valley and was once the capital of an independent kingdom.
		Patan's Durbar Square strikes many as more refined than Kathmandu's or Bhaktapur's, possibly because its development was frozen by the 18th century when Patan lost its status as an independent capital.
		Patan remains a vibrant part of Kathmandu and the streets are filled with people and colorful sights to see.
	www.on-the-matrix.com /asia/patan.asp (258 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Nepal Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
		It is one of the three ancient capitals of Nepal and is renound for its strong Hindu and Nuwari culture, architecture, and art (pottery in specific).
		The Kumbeshwar Mandir in Patan is a popular Hindu temple and is an interesting place to see undisturbed Hindu culture at its best.
		Patan's Durbar Square is smaller, but nicer than that of Kathmandu.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Nepal/Things_To_Do-Nepal-R-18.html (860 words)

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		Her motto, 'first drainage then marriage', has succeeded in changing the face of Lonhla - a slum neighbourhood in the heart of the ancient city of Patan - transforming it from a medieval slum to a clean, habitable settlement.
		As the Shahis, low-caste Newars, are not welcome in the higher caste neighbourhoods of the predominantly Newar town of Patan, a club of their own would enable them to meet and discuss community affairs.
		I felt people were watching from the buildings around.'' With one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in Asia, 6 to 7 percent per annum, immense pressure on Nepal's urban fabric has led to disparities in human development.
	www.blythe.org /nytransfer-subs/99as/Women_Lead_Change_for_the_Poor_in_Nepal (780 words)

	Gorustic.com - Patan, Katmandu, Nepal
		Writing in the window of the Palace Museum, a beautifully redecorated royal building in Patan's (a the southern of the three cities making up Kathmandu) Durbar Square.
		There are these wonderful window benches here in the cool, latticed windows giving way to the cheerful square below where unseen I can watch children playing and hawkers preying on the occasional tourist.
		Patan is the quietest part of Kathmandu - origional Newari culture is strong here (the more Asian looking yet Hindu native inhabitants of this valley before the recent conquering of this area by the Gorka king some generations ago which brought with it a lot of Kashatriya caste people from the central mountains).
	www.gorustic.com /patan.htm (303 words)

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