Patan Darbar after the quake

The journey continued with a scooter ride to Patan Durbar Square. Patan, also called Lalitpur - “City of Beauty” - is known for its rich history and beautiful Newar architecture. The main square is full of ancient temples, statues, and a royal palace complex. It was nice just to sit on the window and watch the life around - people chatting, kids playing, pigeons everywhere.

However, not everything is perfect. Stacks of bricks still lie around many corners, a reminder of the powerful earthquake in 2015 that damaged much of the Kathmandu Valley. Restoration works are ongoing, but the scars are still clearly visible.

Later, a walk through the narrow streets around Patan showed even more of local daily life - small workshops, busy markets, hidden courtyards with shrines. It felt good to get a bit lost between the old buildings and dusty alleyways.Read more