A few minutes' walk from the zoo is the Tibetan refugee settlement of Patan. For over sixty years its residents have kept their traditions alive and made a living from crafts, especially carpets.
Visitors can watch the carpets being carded, dyed and woven by hand in the workshops, and buy directly from the makers. It's a genuine encounter with Tibetan culture, far from the souvenir stalls, and pairs well with a visit to the zoo.
