Attraction
Palpa Durbar
The palace and museum of the historic Palpa kingdom
Palpa Durbar (Tansen Palace) is the former royal palace of the Palpa kingdom, built in the late 19th century and now serving as a museum in the heart of Tansen town. The palace's distinctive architecture blends Newari and Rana styles, and the museum within documents the history, art, and material culture of the Palpa kingdom and the surrounding region.The Durbar Square around the palace is the social and cultural heart of Tansen, surrounded by traditional merchant houses, temples, and the famous Baggi Dhara water spout that is a masterwork of traditional Newari brass craftsmanship.
Highlights
Palpa Kingdom royal palace museum
Baggi Dhara brass water spout
Newari-Rana palace architecture
Tansen cultural centre
Trips in Nepal
Practical Info
Address
Tansen Municipality, Palpa District, Lumbini Province
Opening Hours
Daily 10am to 4pm (closed Tuesdays)
In This Destination
Palpa
Medieval Tansen perched on the hill, where craft and history meet
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