Lalitpur

Country:- Nepal
Region:- Central (Madhyamanchal)
Zone:- Bagmati
Area:- Total 385km^2(1486 sq mi)
Population;- 337785(2001)

Lalitpur District, a part of Bagmati zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of south Asia. lalitpur sub-metropolitan city, popularly know as patan is currently one of the most vibrant cities of the kingdom of Nepal. It is located in about 5 kilometers south-eat of Kathmandu valley. Lalitpur is wonderful city of this world & main tourism place in Nepal. It is naturally beautiful and has a clean environment . It is also know as patan. patan has a long Buddhist  history and have stupas at four corners. like Kathmandu Durbar square, patan Durbar square is also packed with temples. Most of these temples are built during the malla kings period.
lalitpur is also know as a city of wood and stone carving , beautiful city of architectural craftsmanship.
Place to visit:-
Achheshwar mahankar:
The Mahavihar has been recently reconstructed around the 17th century temple of lord Buddha built by Achheswar. A beautiful panoramic of Kathmandu valley can be had from the mahavihar. Which lies just behind the Ashokan stupa of pulchowk.

Phulchoki:
Phulchoki hiking is one of the most prominent peak 2829m/9050ft high, which surround the valley of Kathmandu. This mountain , as it's name suggests( Phul means flower in Nepali) is a natural garden of wild roses, yellow jasmine, iris and another native flowers. The panoramic view from the top is spectacular to the north snow clad Himalayan range and Kathmandu valley and to the south the lower range of mountains extended to the plain of tarai. Phulchowki is also best recommended for a day hike.
Durbar square:

Patan Durbar square

As in the kathmandu, patan also has an old royal palace built during the Malla Kings period. most of the temples here are built in Newari architecture. Listed as a world heritage site, the former royal palace situated in the heart of the city is like its counterpart in Kathmandu. patan Durbar square is an enchanting melange of ancient palaces, pagoda temples, shrines and captivating courtyards. Another remarkable structure of the square is a temple of lord Krishna built entirely in stone  in 17th century.

The central Zoo:

The central zoo, only zoo of Nepal, was established by late Rana prime minister juddha shumser in 1952 as a private zoo. with the political change, the ownership of the private zoo came under the government of Nepal and in 1956 it was finally opened to the public. it was only in the year 1995 that the central zoo was handed over to the National trust for Nature conservation, and they immediately set about renovation the zoo. There was approximately 900 individual animals housed at the jawalakhel central Zoo. Visitors will be able to view various bird species, mammals, fish and reptiles. At present, there are fourteen animals at the zoo that are on the endangered list. Over and above the viewing the animals, visitors will be able enjoy elephants rides, make use of the picnic facilities or use the paddle boats. Children can play safely in the playground, while the adults might prefer a trip to the souvenir shopper restaurant.