TANSEN, Nepal: Important Trade Route from India to Tibet
Posted by: kirsty_wilson in Asia, tags: Culture, Medieval Town, Mountains, Nepal, UNESCOWhere is Tansen?
Tansen is not only a medieval hill town but it represents a typical traditional Nepalese town. It’s located in the Palpa district and became an important trade route between India and Tibet (now occupied by China). Newari traders and artisans famous for their metal and dhaka (cloth) industry would stop in Tansen’s market centre to sell their goods. Tansen was also submitted to the UNESCO Tentative List during 2008.
Tansen is situated at an altitude of 1372 meters overlooking the Kali Gandaki River and surrounded by hills and mountains of the Himalayan region. The town itself is too steep for cars and made up of narrow, winding lanes which adds to its charm.
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TravelTipsPlus Google Map of Tansen
One Great Reason to Visit Tansen
One great reason to visit this travel destination, I’m sure would be for a sense of adventure!
A Tour of Palpa
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