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Vishnu Temple (Amar Narayan Mandir)
josephescu Says: Built in 1807by the first governor of Palpa, the temple is a classic Newari, three tiered pagoda-style, with brass plate, gold roof and erotic wooden carving. The Vishnu dedicated temple is surrounded by a one metre stone wall, known locally as the Great Wall of Palpa....
Modern-looking Bhagawati Temple
josephescu Says: The Palpa governor decided to rebuild this temple to its actual modern looking to commemorate his victory over British India troops in 1815 AD. It is the only shrine dedicated to the patron saint of the Newars (Druga).
josephescu Says: Probably the most striking building in Tansen, the governor’s palace was built early 20th century in an imposing style with the bureaucratic look of an administrative building. A fan of pomp and circumstance, the governor used to ride out to greet his subjects on an...
josephescu Says: Also known as Baggi Dhoka, a huge finely decorated doorway leading to the palace grounds in the Tansen durbar. Built in the late 19th century, its size allowed for the governor's entrance on an elephant and today it is a main feature of yearly chariot processions and...
josephescu Says: We left Tansen just before noon, taking a bus to Butwal from the bus station in one of the town squares, 1 hour ride for 50 rupees. From Butwal, we caught the one hour bus to Bhairawa on the main road (25 rupees), simply by shouting our destination. From Bhairawa, frequent...
josephescu Says: Now this route was a perfect example as to how much deceiving a map can be to an ignorant westerner mind. A comparative analysis of the meaning of the word “highway” in Nepal seemed to indicate us that the distance to Tansen should be covered in between 2-3 hours, and that...
josephescu Says: Unlike the Newari dominated Kathmandu Valley, the main ethnic group in Tansen and the surroundings (60%) is "Magar". Traditionally hill farmers inhabiting the lower slopes, the Magars have acquired a good reputation for their fighting abilities, so that many of them have...
josephescu Says: As small as it looks today, one could hardly guess Tansen was the capital of an independent and even kingdom (Tanahun). Until the rise of the Shahs, Tanahun was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Nepal. Troops from Palpa even came close to conquering Kathmandu in the 16th...
Williebobs Says: What a pleasant little place this is. We were stuck here for a couple of weeks due to riots/strikes/bandhas etc and it couldm;t have been a beter 'prison'! Some great walks around the mountains (eg to Ranighat palace)
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What a pleasant little place this is. We were stuck here for a couple of weeks due to riots/strikes/bandhas etc and it couldm;t have been a beter 'prison'! Some...
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