Palpa, an ancient hill town tour from Pokhara

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Tour Overview

Get charmed by one of the "off-the-beaten-track" destinations in Nepal, the ancient hill town of Tansen. Walk its cobbled bazaar to find a perfect Dhaka topi for you. Traverse around Shreenagar Hills, do a short trip to the Rani Mahal on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River or go backpacking along the river trail to find enchanting new routes. Tansen's old artistic Newari houses, and cobbled streets, are waiting to be discovered. The town has houses strongly influenced by traditional Newari architecture. Palpa with its diverse culture and religion falls in the twelve Magar regions of West Nepal. Tansen can be visited at any time of the year. While the climate of Palpa varies from tropical to moderate, Tansen is moderate to warm with temperatures between 28 degree Celsius maximum during summer and 8 degree Celsius minimum in the winter. The months of June and July have maximum rain. ...more ...less

Highlights

Get charmed by one of the "off-the-beaten-track" destinations in Nepal, the ancient hill town of Tansen
Walk its cobbled bazaar to find a perfect Dhaka topi for you
Traverse around Shreenagar Hills, do a short trip to the Rani Mahal on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River or go backpacking along the river trail to find enchanting new routes
Tansen's old artistic Newari houses, and cobbled streets, are waiting to be discovered
The town has houses strongly influenced by traditional Newari architecture
Palpa with its diverse culture and religion falls in the twelve Magar regions of West Nepal
Tansen can be visited at any time of the year
While the climate of Palpa varies from tropical to moderate, Tansen is moderate to warm with temperatures between 28 degree Celsius maximum during summer and 8 degree Celsius minimum in the winter
The months of June and July have maximum rain

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Day 1: Hotel pick up and drive to Palpa (5 hrs drive)

Location: Palpa

Your English speaking driver will pick you up from your Hotel in Pokhara and takes you for a drive to Palpa. Overnight at hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 2: Full day Palpa sightseeing

Location: Palpa

Early morning hike to Shreenagar Tower, enjoy view of glorious mountains and Palpa town and after breakfast Visit these sites:

Bhagwati Temple: Bhagawati Temple was rebuilt by Colonel Ujir Singh Thapa, the governor of Palpa in 1815 in commemoration of the victory over colonial British Indian Forces in the battle fought at Butwal. He took oath to build a large temple and organize chariot processions to Goddess Mahis Mardini if he gets victory in the battle.
Bhagawati Temple is three small temples of Shiva, Ganesh and Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom. Every August, a chariot procession of deities is paraded through the town with military honor to observe the historic battle.
Shital Pati: Literally known as “Cool Resting Place’’ this octagonal landmark was built by General Khadga Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana during his tenure (1891-1902 AD) as western commanding chief of Nepal, based in Tansen, Palpa. Built in Mughal style, its unique architecture resembles a fort or a rook- shaped castle tower piece in a chess board. Shital Pati is believed to have been built a few years earlier than the Rani Mahal.
The Mul Dhoka (main gate) or Baggi Dhoka (gate for horse drawn carriage) as the locals call it, is probably the only one of this size and dimension in Nepal. The gateway leads to the famous Ranaujieshwori Bhagwati temple, regarded as the guardian deity of Tansen and to the Tansen Durbar square which since accommodated various district level government offices. There are fine woodcarvings on the buildings on both sides of the gate, examples of the fine Newari craftsmanship.
Tansen Durbar was built in 1927 AD by Pratap Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana and formed the grand palace that was the seat of the Rana governors. Though in January 2006 during the Maoist insurgency it was destroyed, after the abdication of the king a few months later, the palace was one of the first government buildings to be restored
Amar Narayan Mandir: The large classic three-tiered pagoda style temple is sacred to the Lord Vishnu. It was built in 1807 AD by the first governor of Tansen, Amar Singh Thapa and is very beautiful with its carved wood deities. The erotic carvings on the wooden struts are remarkable. The temple is surrounded by one meter wide stone wall locally known as the Great wall of Palpa. In the vicinity of the temple, there are two other temples. Mahadev Mandir is found just below, sacred to Shiva and the other is to Vishnu Paduka.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel

Day 3: Rani Mahal sightseeing and drive back to Pokhara

Location: Pokhara

After breakfast, drive for Rani Mahal:

Rani Mahal is a Rana palace located in the banks of Kali Gandaki River in Palpa district of Nepal. This palace was constructed by General Khadga Samsher Rana JBR in 1893, named after his wife as Rani Mahal (Literary translates as Queens Palace.

After sightseeing, drive back to Pokhara.

What's Included

Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
All private transfer with luxurious vehicle
Hotel pick up and drop off service
Guide during sightseeing
All entrance fees wherever applicable
Accommodation in Hotel Srinagar or similar in all meals plan
Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.

What's Not Included

Tips
Any optional sightseeing and activities fee
Any drinks
Lunch on last day
Guide while travelling to Palpa and returning back to Pokhara

Requirements

Camera
Binoculars (if possible)
Cap

Know Before You Go

Infants Must Sit On Laps

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Kindly provide the name of Hotel inside Pokhara for pick up and drop off service
We offer pick and drop off service from any Hotels inside Pokhara city

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

Accommodation is provided in Hotel Srinagar or a similar hotel on a twin/double sharing basis. For solo travelers, a single room is provided.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, meals are included in the tour package. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided each day of the tour.
Is there a guide available during the sightseeing activities?

Yes, a guide is available during the sightseeing activities in Palpa.
What is the climate like in Tansen, Palpa?

The climate in Tansen is moderate to warm, with temperatures ranging from a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius in summer to a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius in winter. The months of June and July experience the most rainfall.
What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?

Key attractions include the Shreenagar Tower, Bhagwati Temple, Shital Pati, Mul Dhoka, Tansen Durbar, Amar Narayan Mandir, and Rani Mahal.

Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?

The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, and infant seats are unavailable. Infants must sit on laps.
What should I bring with me on the tour?

It is recommended to bring a camera, binoculars if possible, and a cap.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Currently, Travelling to Nepal: 1. No quarantine 2. polymerase chain reaction Report (72 Hours) Negative. 3. Vaccination Report 4. On Arrival Visa
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can email us or telephone us for any changes.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes but it charge you single supplement charges.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Tour booking confirmation letter
How long has the tour company been trading?

over 10 years
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Social Responsibility Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes but it's depend on tours categories, it means if you book multi days tours it can be join and if the day tours can not join.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our Expert Tour Guide
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this operator

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They also have a Japanese...

06-Jul-2016

They also have a Japanese website, and they responded to inquiries and reservations in Japanese. The staff are kind and sincere, and I would like to use them again.

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09-Apr-2024

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Jean-Denis Gagnon (Google Reviewer)

I went on the "Kathmandu:...

24-Feb-2020

I went on the "Kathmandu: Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobar Tour with Lunch" tour un February 2020. The guide and driver picked me up on time in a very nice car. This is why I gave 2 stars and not 1. Other than that: - The description says that the tour includes visits of Asura cave, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple, Dakshinkali temple and the Chobar Gorge. However, we did not visit Shesnarayan and Gorakhnath temples. - Pictures in the description have been taken prior to the 2015 earthquake. The temple at Chobar Gorge has been severely damaged and doesn't look like that. I understand that this is out of the control of the tour company. However, pictures should be updated. - We stopped at 2 monasteries (including the one with the giant monument showed in the description). Both monasteries were closed. I was then told to take pictures through a hole in the gate. - We stopped at a cavern that was apparently closed since last year. - The description says that this is a 8h tour. I was back at my hotel after 4 hours. - There was a large number of kids on the road that were trying to stop cars by standing on the road with ropes. They were asking money. The driver was driving the car as close as possible to scare them. The guide and him found it very funny. I would not recommend this tour. ...more ...less

Surya Bikram Kunwar (Google Reviewer)

Oh they are just so...

23-Aug-2018

Oh they are just so pathetic. Their parking staff is just so arrogant and rude. Just so unprofessional. Recommended to avoid them

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