Trekking around Palpa

The ancient town of Tansen is the headquarter of Palpa district. It is located about seven kilometers northwest of Bartung in Siddhartha Highway. Tansen is famous for historical monuments, temples and lively handicraft industry. There are a number of short treks possible around Tansen that takes the trekkers to local sites of scenic and cultural interest. The best short trek from Tansen is probably the circuit to Ranighat, on the banks of River Kali Gandaki.
There are basic teahouses at Ranighat and camping on the beach is also possible. Another attractive short trek suitable in the wintertime is to follow the old trade route from Tansen down to Sisnu Khola and end in Butwal. Another popular trekking route is the Dhorpatan Circuit. Food and accommodation facilities are available at Tansen.Trekking in and around Kathmandu Valley Kathmandu valley offers excellent short treks. Some of these treks can be even completed in one day. It is also possible to turn the treks into overnight treks. Some popular treks around Kathmandu are Shivapuri area, Sundarijal to Budhanilkantha, Godavari to Phulchowki, Kirtipur to Champadevi, Nagarjun, and Nagarkot to Changu Narayan etc. Permit is only required for trekking around Shivapuri National Park. Transportation is easily available at the end and beginning of these treks. Private vehicles of taxis can also be hired.