Krishna Mandir

Krishna Mandir stands in the middle of Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, a three-tiered temple of carved stone built in 1637, according to its Google listing. Google reviewers give it 4.7 stars and describe it as one of the finest temples in the Kathmandu Valley, praising the stone carvings that cover its columns and walls and the atmosphere of the square around it, where pigeons, pilgrims and shoppers move between the temples. The square is busiest in the late afternoon, so reviewers suggest the morning for a quieter look at the carvings. As with all living temples in Nepal, visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering the sanctum, and ask before taking photographs of people at prayer.