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Volunteer in Nepal Patan Lalitpur Spring Break, All year www.abroaderview.org
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10 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 12 hours agoThe lovely little city of Lalitpur, also known as Patan, is located about 20 minutes from downtown Kathmandu. Lalitpur (Patan) is believed to have been founded in the third century B.C, and is one of the oldest cities in the Kathmandu Valley. Lalitpur is said to be the most beautiful among the three royal cities alongside Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. The city is known for its finest tradition of arts and crafts and its rich cultural heritage. Most of the locals are engaged in various trades, especially in traditional handicraft and cottage industries. Lalitpur in fact is the only town in entire Nepal that has produced the highest number of most talented artists and finest craftsman ever recorded in Nepalese art history. The fine temples and places of worship draw thousands of visitors each year. www.abroaderview.org
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