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Overview of Kathmandu Valley and its neighbouring districts

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Lalitpur Metropolitan City has 29 wards. Patan is the familiar name for the city and its historic centre. Use the map to select a ward, or open the Lalitpur District guide for the wider district and its other local governments.

Around Patan’s historic centre

Patan Durbar Square is one of the Kathmandu Valley’s World Heritage monument zones. The square brings together palace courtyards, temples and stone water features, including Krishna Mandir and Manga Hiti.

Patan Museum occupies part of the former palace and provides context for Hindu and Buddhist sculpture. The Tourism Board’s museum guide also describes the metalwork traditions that continue in Patan’s workshops.

Explore beyond the city boundary

The metropolitan introduction places Mahalaxmi Municipality to the east and Godawari Municipality to the south. Their ward numbers belong to separate local governments. Check the municipality as well as the neighbourhood name before choosing a ward guide.

People walking between the stone temples and brick palace buildings of Patan Durbar Square.
Patan Durbar Square, March 2026.Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped, resized and converted to WebP.

Wards in Lalitpur