Heritage

Lo Manthang: Inside Nepal's Last Walled City

How Swayambunath Influenced Nepal & World Buddhism

Mahabuddha: Patan's Hidden Temple of a Thousand Buddhas

Hidden in the lanes of Patan, Mahabuddha is a terracotta tower where nearly every brick bears the Buddha - the story of the Temple of a Thousand Buddhas. 

Pimbahal Pond, Patan: History, Mystery & Enchantment

Pimbahal is Patan's foundationless pond — dug, legend says, by demons in one night and held together by a tantric sage's will. History, myth, and what to expect on a visit. 

Inside Patan’s Golden Temple: Nepal’s Thousand-Year Old Monastery

In the city of Patan there are almost 185 monasteries as documented by Fr. John K. Lock in his book the Buddhist Monasteries of Nepal , among such various “Architectural Marvel” one stands out for its Gold Gilded Shrine.

Hidden Alleyways and Courtyards of Patan (Lalitpur): The Secret Soul of Kathmandu Valley