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Tansen : Situated at the height of 14,000 feet above the sea level,
Tansen is a small ancient hill town that falls on the way from Pokhra
to Lumbini. The place is famous for its cultural heritage and
traditions. This all-weather destination in Nepal offers some
excellent mountain views. On a clear sunny day, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna,
Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks can be seen. Tansen is also
famous for its Caps and other handloom items. Dhaka, situated in the
outskirts of Tansen, is the hub for handicraft industry. The Newars
are the people who painstakingly enriched the architecture and culture
of Tansen, and this very fact can be witnessed even today.Tansen
Bazaar is the must visit place in Tansen. Rana dynasty buildings and
Newari houses that have carved windows mark the Bazaar. The temples
that are built in Pagoda style are the distinct feature of Tansen
Bazaar. The market is usually bustling with people in the evening.
Another important building is Palpa Ranighat that is set on a massive
rock bed at the bank of the Kali Gandak River. The Palace Garden,
Stone Walls and a small shrine are something that can be appreciated
in this palace. This palace was built in 1892 by Governor Khadka
Shamser in memory of his wife Tej Kumari and is popularly known as"
The poor cousin of Taj Mahal".Nevertheless, the most important
architecture in Tansen is Tansen Durbar or Tansen Palace. This 64-room
palace that lay in the middle of the downtown Tansen is a subtle
representation of arts and crafts of the ancient city. In fact, the
palace at Tansen comes second to the Royal palace in Kathmandu in
terms of grandeur and splendors. The Maoist rebels, during the
exchange of fire with the security personnel, destroyed some part of
the palace that housed many government offices. Now, that the king has
been subdued and agreements have been stuck with the Maoists, many
buildings that were destroyed are in the process of restoration.
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