Tansen

Tansen (Palpa) is a beautifully preserved medieval hill town in Palpa District, one of Nepal's most rewarding cultural destinations off the main tourist trail. The town's historic core features a wonderful array of traditional Newari and Palpa-style architecture, mosques, temples, and the famous Tansen Durbar (Palpa Palace).Tansen is celebrated across Nepal for its unique Dhaka fabric weaving and brass/bronze dhungedhara water spout craftsmanship. The town's panoramic setting on a ridge between the Kali Gandaki Valley and the Terai plains offers views stretching from the Himalayas to India on clear days.