The short answer
Four mounds at the corners of Patan, called Ashoka stupas, which tradition associates with Emperor Ashoka's visit to the valley. They are simple earthen domes with little decoration, in quiet corners of the city.
Key facts
- Count
- Four
- Where
- Corners of Patan
- Tradition
- Linked to Ashoka
- Time
- Optional
How it works
- Pick one or twoEasy to reach by taxi.
- Walk around themClockwise.
- Ask localsThey know the story.
- Combine with Patan DurbarSame afternoon.
- Do not climb the moundsThey are sacred.
Insider tip
They are for history lovers rather than a main sight.
Avoid this
Do not go out of your way unless you like heritage.
Related questions
Did Ashoka really visit?
Tradition says so; historians are not certain.
Are they open?
Yes, free to visit.
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