Tansen: The Quaint Northern Settlement
Tansen, Nepal is located in the district of Palpa. It is normally accessible by buses. Tansen means northern settlement in the local dialect. The closest airport is the Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), which is almost two hours away from the main town of Tansen. The hill town is very ancient. Due to its location, the atmosphere is very peaceful. The lifestyle of the people is very relaxed. One can walk around the cobbled streets of the town to discover the way of life of the locals. The Shreenagar Hills is to be explored for those who love adventures. Also, a day hike to Rani Mahal is also advisable.
Best Time to Visit
There are a lot of festivals in Nepal however the most important for Tansen is the Dashain. It is 15 days holidays between September to October. Nepalis are hitting the road so it is hard to travel and Tansen, Nepal hotels are fully booked. It is best to avoid these times. March to May is ideal months for tourists.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are plenty of attractions to explore in Tansen. Temples are very popular in the town. Add Mayadevi Temple and Shree Amar Narayan Temple to your itinerary. These are the most popular temples in Tansen. For those who want to explore the history, there is the Lumbini Museum. Visiting the town is more of like getting to know the history and culture of the region. For adventure travelers, there are plenty of opportunities in Tansen. Get to stay at the Gauri Shankar and the OYO 405 Hotel Diamond.
