Patan Darbar Square ... where history stands still... (Part 7)
The beauty of the past always intrigues me and so did the Patan Darbar Square in Kathmandu. It is one of the three Darbar Squares in Nepal, that exists as UNESCO Heritage sites, where the past lives amidst the hustle and bustle of modern times. Once a thriving palace of the "Malla" (the word Malla means wrestlers) kings who ruled over Nepal, the palaces and temple gives us a glimpse of the grandeur of their lifestyle. Though the earthquake of 2015 badly damaged this site, the restoration and renovations are underway to bring back the glory of the yester years. Believed to be the oldest city, Patan welcomes you with a stone cut inscription which talks about the existence of this piece of land from 570 A.D. I was feeling as if I am walking among them when I walked the streets of Darbar Square. A bust of an English lady with a fountain from her hand greets you with a warm welcome to enter the square with many temples and Buddhist shrines. I got myself a ticket to w...