Golden Temple

Temple Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal

What to expect

The Golden Temple, also known as Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, is a historical Newari Buddhist monastery located in Patan, Nepal. The temple was built in 1409 and is famous for its golden-colored architecture. The main courtyard contains several artifacts, including a silver and golden chaitya, brass monkeys, and bronze Bodhisattvas. Visitors can explore the courtyard and see the intricate details of the temple's architecture. The temple is dedicated to Gautama Buddha and is a significant cultural and religious site in Nepal. Inside the temple, there is a small room with practicing monks, and visitors can climb up the stairs to visit the monastery. The temple is a great place to learn about Nepalese culture and history, and its unique architecture makes it a must-visit destination for families and travelers alike

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Golden Temple and saw the two monstrous creatures guarding the temple

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning and fairly intact rooftops, and the kids were excited to meet Prince Harry ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple and saw its ornate and intricate interior with metal work and stone statues

Highlights: The family enjoyed watching the people come and go and listening to the chanting monks upstairs ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Golden Temple

Highlights: We enjoyed the beautiful Hindu temple and the kids loved the statues and stone carvings ✨