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The Ashokan Stupas, Patan is located in the four corners of the city. These historic stupas are constructed around 250 BC by the famous king Asoka who later embraced Buddhism. Most of the Ashokan Stupas, Patan are still in good condition and attract historians and archeologists from across the world.

Patna has many sightseeing spots, which makes it a tourist centric city in Nepal. The Hindu kingdom, Nepal has also very interesting Buddhist sites. The Ashokan Stupas, Patan is one of them. The Ashokan Stupas in Patan has a historical importance of its own.

• The stupa in the northern point is known as the Bahai Thura. Situated in Goache Tole, this stupa is few minutes from the durbar square and the Uma Maheshwar Temple. Visitors can see the stupas, which is one of the best preserved among the four. The stupas have 13 steps that are represents the 13 stages of enlightenment. Small pagodas also form a part of the boundary wall of the stupa.
  
  
• In the eastern part of the city lies the Tetta Thura stupa. There are four pagodas in the boundary walls of the stupa. The remains of a stone structure are seen that is perching out from a grass covered hillock.
  
  
• The southern part of the city has the Lagan Thura stupa. This is the largest amongst the four stupas. The peak of the stupa has a tiny stone edifice of hemispherical in shape. Visitors can see the painting of the eyes of the Buddha. There is also a lotus pond in this area.
  
  
• The last stupa is the Pulchowk Thura stupa located in the western part of the city. The stupa has suffered damage and has remains of the mound. Here also, visitors can see fading paintings of the eyes of the Buddha. The base of the stupa has 4 pagodas.