Kumbheshwar Temple, Patan

Name: Kumbheshwar Temple
Address: Patan, Nepal

#11 among attractions in Patan

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Kumbheshwar Temple is one of the oldest Hindu temples, situated 200m from the northern part of Patan Durbar Square. It was built in the 14th century by King Jayasthiti Malla that makes it the oldest temple in Patan. It is one of the two free-standing five-storied temples, the other being the famous Nyatapola temple of Bhaktapur. The temple is noted for its graceful proportions and fine woodcarvings and is dedicated to Shiva, as indicated by the large Nandi, or bull, facing the temple. ()

Completed: 1392 (632 years ago)Coordinates: 27°40'36"N, 85°19'33"E

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Nearby attractions include: Patan Durbar Square, ANFA Complex, Tusha Hiti, Krishna Mandir.

~1350 ftS
Square, Historical place,
Patan Durbar Square, Patan
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~1470 ftS
Square
Tusha Hiti, Patan
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~1160 ftSW
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Krishna Mandir, Patan
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0.9 miW
Zoo, Animal shelter
Central Zoo, Patan
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1.1 miN
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0.7 miSE
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Balkumari temple, Kathmandu
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0.6 miW
Museum
Park Gallery, Patan
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~1600 ftW
Temple
Pimbahal Pond, Patan
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~150 ftSE
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Kumbheshwar temple complex, Patan
1 min walk • The Kumbheshwar temple complex is one of the oldest and busiest religious place of the old Patan town lying on its northern part.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kumbheshwar Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kumbheshwar temple complex, Patan (1 min walk), Nagbahal, Patan (3 min walk), Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Patan (3 min walk), Golden Temple, Patan (4 min walk).

How to get to Kumbheshwar Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kumbheshwar Temple:

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Patan Transportation System (9 min walk)
Lagankhel Bus Park (18 min walk)