Lalitpur Metropolitan City (ललितपुर महानगरपालिका), also known as Patan in Sanskrit; Yala in Newar; is a metropolitan city and fourth most populous city of Nepal. It is located in the south-central part of Kathmandu Valley, a large valley in the high plateaus in central Nepal, at an altitude of 1,400 meters (4,600 feet).

It is best known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its tradition of arts and crafts. It has a multi-ethnic population with a Hindu and Buddhist majority. Religious and cultural festivities form a major part of the lives of people residing in Kathmandu. Tourism is an important part of the city's economy and it is renowned for its festivals and feasts, ancient art, and the making of metallic, wood and stone statues. It’s known for its craftsmen, particularly metalworkers and wood-carvers.Lalitpur is also home to Patan Durbar Square, which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Lalitpur is believed to have been founded in 249 BC by the Emperor Ashoka. It was further expanded by the Mallas during the medieval period.