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4 days and 3 nights Palpa-Tansen Ancient
Village Tour (PALPA-N):
Tansen
is the headquarter of Palpal, situated at the height of 1350m,
about 350 km from Kathmandu and 65 km from Pokhara. The ancient
hill town Tansen has been derived from the Magar word "Tansing"
means the northern settlement. Mainly, Magars in Palpa and Newars
in Tansen inhabit. The main religion of the people is Hinduism
and Buddhism.
Tansen is rich in culture of Magar as well as Newari. There major
festivals are Dashain, Tihar, Bhagawati jatra, Ropai jatra, Ganesh
jatra, Amarnarayan jatra, Bhaag jatra, Maghesakranti, Lakhe,
Bhimsen jatra, Gai jatra, Janai purnima, Ridi fair, Saytawati
fair, Holi, New Year, Shivaratri, Parbas mela and many others.
In Tansen, there are lot of ancient typical monuments, Tansen
Durbar, Amar Narayan Temple, Bhagawati Temple, Siddhi Binayak
Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Bhimsen Temple etc.
In ancient time Tansen was the capital of Palpa kingdom ruled
by the Sen Dynasty on 16th century. When Prithvi Narayan Shaha
united Nepal, Palpa was under control of Gorkha.
Palpa is also famous for various kinds of handicrafts. One most
popular product is a typical water-jug, Taksar is made of bronze
crafting is still developing. The skilled craftsmen of Taksar
produce not only Karuwa (Bronze Jar) but also artistic idols,
animal, birds etc. Palpali Dhaka is the other famous product
of thread in Nepal which needs skill and hard labor to weave
this cloth.
'Srinagar Hill' is at the top of Tansen at the height of 1600m
from where there are excellent views over the Kali Gandaki river,
Mt Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhare,
Manaslu, Ganesh Himal etc. as well as green valley view around
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Tentative
Program |
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Day.1
Arrival at the hotel, offered welcome drinks.
Your guide will explain about the program.
Hotel Standard included.
Day.2
Early in the morning, hike to Shrenagar view point across the
greenness rhododendron and pin forest with professional local
guide, from where panoramic view of greenness hill top around
Palpa-Tansen, sunrise as well as excellent views over the Kali
Gandaki, Annapurna, Dhaulagir, Nilgiri, Himchuli, Machhapuchhare,
Manaslu, Ganesh Himal etc.
Decends by walking, afternoon, visit historical monuments of
Tansen, Tansen Durbar, Temples, Buddha bihar, church as well
as handicraft Bronze craft etc.
Hotel Standard included.
Day.3
Departure to Ridi bazzar 30km by private vehicle, Ridi is situated
on the banks of Ridi Khola (stream) and Kaligandaki River. Visit
very famous Rishikesh temple, established by late king of Palpa
Mukunda Sen in 1507 AD, Saligram found on the banks of Kaligandaki
river, to whom hindu worship as Lord Vishnu, Discover Ridi Bazar
and cave near by this temple.
On the way, visit Bhairab Temple, 9 km far from Palpa, Pratap
Sumsher Rana constructed this temple. Where the biggest Trident
"Trishul" (a symbol of God Shiva) in Asia. During the
great national festival of Hindus, people sacrifice five different
cattle, know as 'Panchabali'.
Or
[ Departure to Ranighat Durbar (Ranimahal) about 8km walk down
from Palpa (2hrs) on the bank of Kaligandaki River. It is know
as Tajmahal of Nepal. Which is built in 1949 BS by Commander
in Chief Khadga Shamser in mamory of his beloved Queen Tej Kumari.
The complex including a huge main building surrounded by garden,
stone wall and small shrine, around 5hrs walking. ]
Hotel Standard included.
Day.4
Departure form Palpa to Kathmandu or Pokhara by private vehicle. |
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Note: The day by day program could be change
depending on climatic condition. |
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Price included: |
Price not included: |
>: Standard hotel
with breakfast.
>: Accommodation twin sharing with attach bath room.
>: Visit indicated in program
>: Professional local guide.
>: Transfers from/to by private vehicle. |
>: All meals
during the stay except breakfast.
>: All drinks (alcoholic beverages) except tea or coffee
>: Travel insurance & rescue.
>: Hotel and Meals in Kathmandu.
>: Visit not indicated in program
>: Entrance fee of monuments.
>: Extra food except fixed Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast.
>: Personal expenses, laundry, tips etc. |
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371, Kailash marga-02,
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: ( 977 1 ) 4430664 / 4430665
Fax: ( 977 1) 4439783
www.journeynepal.com |
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