Tansen-Palpa, an ancient hill station with Pokhara Tour from Kathmandu
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. Also, visit one of Nepal's most popular tourist destinations, Pokhara. This tour is specially designed for the travel lovers who have got limited time bound and this trip is one of the easy and beautiful trips for the travel seekers who want to travel or enhance the truly natural as well as historical places of Pokhara. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Hotel pick up and drive to Pokhara (5 hrs drive)
Location: Pokhara
- Your English speaking driver will pick you up from your Hotel in Pokhara and takes you for a drive to Pokhara
- Meals not included
- Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 2 : Drive to Palpa (4 hrs drive) and sightseeing around Palpa
Location: Palpa
After breakfast drive to Palpa which takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival check in to hotel and your English speaking guide will take you visit these points:
- 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: lunch, dinner, breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 3 : Visit Sri Nagar Tower, Rani mahal and drive back to Pokhara
Location: Palpa
After breakfast your guide will take you to visit drive to Sri Nagar Tower and Rani mahal:
· Shreenagar Tower, enjoy view of glorious mountains and Palpa.
- 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 side seeing head back for Pokhara
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 4 : Sunrise from Sarangkot, full day Sightseeing of Pokhara valley
Location: Pokhara
- Early morning wakeup call and your English speaking guide picks you from hotel and drive to sarangkot view point for the glorious view of sunrise over snowcapped mountains, back to hotel enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast: begin full day sightseeing of Pokhara valley which includes: Gupteshwor cave, Davis falls, Seti George, and International Mountain Museum. Overnight at hotel.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel
Day 5 : Return to Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
- After breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu in a private vehicle.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Accommodation not included
What's Included
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Hotel pick up and drop off service
All private transfer in a luxurious vehicle
All entrance fees
English speaking guide during sightseeing only
Accommodation in 3 star category hotel in Pokhara in BB plan
Accommodation in Hotel Sri Nagar or similar in all meals plan
Accommodation in twin/double sharing basis. For solo traveler we provide single room.
What's Not Included
Lunch and dinner during Pokhara stay
Tips
Extra activities fees
Any drinks
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- We offer pickup and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. Please provide us the name of Hotel. For hotels outside ring road, you need to pay additional charge.
- We offer pick up and drop off service from Hotel inside Kathmandu city
Know Before You Go
- Infants Must Sit On Laps
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara on a bed and breakfast plan, and in Hotel Sri Nagar or similar in Palpa with all meals included. Accommodation is on a twin/double sharing basis, and a single room is provided for solo travelers.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included during the stay in Palpa. In Pokhara, only breakfast is included. Meals during the drive to Pokhara and the return to Kathmandu are not included.
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What is the mode of transportation during the tour?
All private transfers are provided in a luxurious vehicle, including hotel pick-up and drop-off services.
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Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
Infants must sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable. The tour is not stroller accessible, and it is not suitable for pets.
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What are some of the key attractions visited during the tour?
Key attractions include the Bhagwati Temple, Shital Pati, Mul Dhoka, Tansen Durbar, Amar Narayan Mandir, Sri Nagar Tower, Rani Mahal, and a full day of sightseeing in Pokhara including Gupteshwor Cave, Davis Falls, Seti George, and the International Mountain Museum.
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Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
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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
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can email us or telephone us for any changes.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes but it charge you single supplement charges.
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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.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Tour booking confirmation letter
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How long has the tour company been trading?
over 10 years
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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.
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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.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our Expert Tour Guide
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
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Tansen-Palpa, an ancient hill station with Pokhara Tour from Kathmandu
5 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Pokhara, Palpa, Kathmandu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
161854
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
10-
