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Facts about Patan reveal the hidden facets of the city, which is also known as Lalitput meaning ‘city of beauty’. Facts about Patan include information on lodging and traveling in and around the city along with fascinating figures which are necessary for a hassle-free trip across the centrally located city of Nepal.

One of the interesting Patan facts is related to its geographical location. The beautiful city of Patan is located in the southern part of Kathmandu Valley between the latitudes 27o 32' 13" and 27o 49' 10" North and longitudes 85o 11' 31" and 85o 31' 38" East. Located over a plateau like area, Patan spreads across an area of 15, 43 square kilometers which is politically divided into 22 wards. The largest ward in Patan is ward number 15 while the smallest ward is number 21. Boasting of a minimum altitude of 1266 meters and maximum altitude of 1366 square kilometers, Patan is surrounded by Imadol VDC and Harisiddhi VDC in the east, Kirtipur Municipality and Kathmandu Metropolitan City in the West and the latter spreads across the northern border of Patan too. Lastly, Saibu VDC, Sunakothi VDC and Dhapakhel VDC is the southern borders of thee city.

According to the facts about Patan, the city experiences a yearly average temperature of 15-20 degree Celsius. The average rainfall is 2000-2400 mm. The city faces two main seasons which include dry season from October to May while the monsoon season lasts from June to September.

While planning a tour to Patan, tourists can consider traveling during the festivals which the city plays host to. Few of the important festivals included in the yearly calendar and are exclusively celebrated in the city of Patan are listed below:

• Ghoda Jatra: March/April
• Elanha Samyak: March/April
• Dipankar Yatra: March/April
• Machhendranath Rath Yatra: April/May
• Bhoto Jatra: April/May
• Panjara: July/ August
• Mataya: July/August
• Janai Purnima or Kumbheswor Mela: July/August
• Bhimsen Jatra: August/ September
• Purna Chandi Bhuja Jatra: September/ October
• Gaan Pyankha: September/ October
• Kartik Naach: October/ November
• Swotha Narayan Jatra: October/ November