Much of Patan is structured around courtyards ... Another breathtaking Buddhist landmark is Kwa Baha, or the Golden Temple, which is among the ranks of the world's most surreal religious wonders.

Patan is now essentially a southern neighborhood of Kathmandu, so it is easy to reach from the central city. Despite its name, the Golden Temple is neither made from gold, nor is it a temple.

Exquisite architecture like Patan Durbar Square, temples, palaces. Craftsmen create metalwork, woodwork. Markets offer a tapestry of sights. Mahabouddha Temple … Read more ...