Rani Mahal
Dubbed
as Taj Mahal of Nepal, Ranimahal (7 km from Tansen) ensconced on the bank of
Kali Gandaki River is a spectacular site to visit which was built by the then
Commander-in-Chief and Governor Khadka Shamsher Rana in memory of his beloved
Queen Tej Kumari in 1892 A.D. Though Rani Mahal has long stood as a symbol of
love, the spectacular palace is getting a facelift after it remained in neglect
for more than a decade.
Tansen Durbar
This
former palace of the provincial governor in the Rana style was built by Pratap
Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana in 1927 A.D. The palace is currently in
reconstruction phase. It has an impressive but run-down eastern gate called
Baggi Dhoka, or Mul Dhoka which is 30 feet and breadth is 12 feet and it is the
biggest door of Nepal. Outside the gate is a public square called Sitalpati.
Inside the Durbar premises there are three Pillars erected by Khadka Shamsher,
in 1839 A.D. Among them the one near the Mul Dhoka Stamba, is more famous.
Local people also call it a victory pillar.
Shreenagar Hill
About
30 minutes to climb on foot or 10 minutes' drive from the town of Tansen one
would reach the top of the Shreenagar Hill which is approximately 1600 meters
from sea level from where magnificent natural surroundings like the snowcapped
Himalayan peaks (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and the famous twin peaks of
Machhapuchhre) in north to the lush green wild plains of Terai at south as well
as the panoramic view of Tansen town can be viewed. It is one of the most
beautiful spots in while Palpa which seems in splendid scenery and magnificent
natural surroundings.
Ranaujaswori Bhagwati Temple
The
Temple is situated near the Tansen Durbar, was orginally built by Colonel Ujir
Singh Thapa in 1819 A.D. to commemorate the victory over the colonial
British-India forces at Butwal Nepal. This is the only front where Nepal got
victory over the mighty British. It was renovated various times after
earthquakes. In the area there are small temples dedicated by Ganesh, Saraswati
and Shiva.
Amar Narayan Temple
The
Amar Narayan temple is a traditional three-tiered Pagoda-Style temple built by
the great warrior Amar Singh Thapa in 1806 A.D. who annexed Tansen to become
part of Nepal. It has well carved doors and has some intricate woodwork with
erotic carvings on the Tudals. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful
temples outside of Kathmandu Valley. The temple is surrounded by one meter wide
stone wall locally known as the 'Great wall of Palpa'.
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