Patan
Metropolitan city in Bagmati Province, Nepal
27.6764°N · 85.3167°E
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Lalitpur is a metropolitan city and fourth most populous city of Nepal with 299,843 inhabitants living in 77,159 households per the 2021 census. It is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal, at an altitude of 1,350 metres.
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⚠ Travel Notes
- ·Air pollution in Kathmandu Valley is severe, particularly in dry months (October–May); those with respiratory conditions should check AQI levels before extended outdoor time
- ·Traffic congestion around Lagankhel, Mangalbazar, and Ring Road intersections is significant; budget extra time during morning and evening rush hours
- ·Patan Durbar Square entry fee for foreign nationals is Rs 1000 (as of 2023); carry cash as card payment is not always available at entry booths
- ·Post-2015 earthquake reconstruction is ongoing in parts of the old city; some structures around Durbar Square remain under restoration and access may be restricted
- ·Pickpocketing occurs in crowded areas around Durbar Square and busy market streets; keep bags secured
- ·Water quality from taps is not potable; use filtered or bottled water throughout the city
- ·Power outages, while less frequent than in previous years, still occur; carry a portable charger if relying on navigation apps
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