Patan Museum: This museum inside the Durbar Square specialized in bronze and religious object. It is considered as one of the best museum in Asia. Opens daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. It is close only for three days during Dashain and three days during Tihar.

Krishna Mandir: Built in 1637 AD, the temple of Lord Krishna holds a commanding position in the palace complex of Patan. It is supposed to be the first specimen of Shihkara style architecture in Nepal. It is the only temple in Nepal having 21 spires and is is completely made of stone.

Mahabouddha: A little further east of Patan Durbar Square lies this Buddhist temple made of clay bricks in which thousands of image of Lord Buddha are engraved. The terra-cotta structure is one of the 14th century Nepalese architectural masterpiece.

Hiranya varna Mahavihar: Located inside Kwabadehal, this three-storey golden pagoda of Lokeshwor (Lord Buddha) was built in the 12th century by King Bhaskar Varma. It is famous as the Golden Temple. Inside the upper storey of the pagoda, are the golden image of Lord Buddha and a large prayer wheel.

Khumbheshwor: This five-tiered temple of Lord Shiva was built during the reign of Jayasthiti Malla. On the Janai Poornima day in August, a fair is held in Khumbheshwor.

Jagatnarayan Temple: This tall imposing temple of Lord Vishnu is situated at Shankhmul. The temple has many fine stone images and an artistic metal statue of Garuda on a stone piller.

Rudra Varna Mahavihar: This unique Bhuddhist monastry contains an amazing collection of images and statues in metal, stone, and wood. It is believed that the kings in the ancient time were crowned in this Monastery. Many of the treasures offered by the devotees can be seen here even today.

The Ashok Stupas: There are four ancient Stupas popularly believed to have been built in 250 BC by Emperor Ashoka at the four cardinal Direction of Patan. The four Stupas are situated in Pulchowk, Lagankhel, Ebahi, and in Teta (way to Sano Gaon) respectively. These Stupas are evidence of the city's ancient religion.

Achheswor Mahavihar: It was established towards the beginning of the 17th century by one Achheswor who built a temple to house and idol of Lord Buddha. The Mahavihar has recently been reconstructed. Situated behind the Ashoka Stupa at Pulchowk, the Mahavihar contains a beautiful view of the Kathmandu valley.

Temple of Machchendranath and Minnath: The pagoda of red Machchendranath built in 1408 AD is situated in Tabahal. For six months, the deity is taken to its other shrine in Bungmati. The temple of Minnath is situated in Tangal on the way to Tabahal.

The Zoo: Situated at Jawalakhel, the zoo zoo has many animals, birds and reptiles in its collection representing mostly the Himalayan fauna. There is a beautiful pond built in the 17th century.

Patan Industrial Estate: Patan Industrial Estate is situated at Lagankhel in Lalitpur (Patan) near Sat Dobato. This industrial estate is well known for Nepali handicraft such as wood carvings, metal craft carpets and thangka paintings. For the convenience of tourist, there is a shopping arcade where all the handicraft products are exhibited.

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Bajra Barahi: Situated in a small wooden park, it is about 10km away from Patan near the village of Chapagaon. A visit to Tika Bhairav and Lele from here is worthwhile.

Godavari: Situated at the foothills of Phulchowki, the Royal Botanical Garden of Godavari has splendid natural beauty. The road from Patan city runs to Godavari to the southeast, passing through the small old town of Harishiddhi, Thaiba and Badegaon. The only Botanical Garden in Nepal, it is open daily including weekends and Government holidays.

Phulchowki: Located about 10km southeast of Patan, this 2758m hill, is a good spot for hiking. A Buddhist shire is situated on the top of the hill which can be reached through a jeepable road.