One Day in Baglung

Granted we might not have heard about this place in the top must visit places of Nepal, but that does not make it less attractive. Only when you visit Baglung, can you understand what makes this place special.

275 km away from Kathmandu, Baglung might just be perfect for a weekend getaway.

So get your things ready and head over to Baglung for a fun getaway.

The Kalika Bhagawati temple

The temple has an amazing set up which provides a feeling of serenity and tranquility. It is located at a distance of 5.5 km from Baglung Bazaar. It is nestled deep inside a dense forest at the bank of the Kali Gandaki River. People flock in the temple with a hope to fulfill their desires and wishes.

Fill up before a long day

Grab some breakfast at Govinda’s Internation vegetarian restaurant or others nearby to fill up and prepare for a long day ahead.

Bhakunde View Tower

The Bhakunde View Tower provides a superb view of the Himalayan range (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu). You will surely feel magic around you. Set at about 1600 m. above sea level, the tower offers generous views of mountains and glimpses of greenery hill. You surely cannot miss this heaven of a moment.

The Baglung Bazar

Stroll around the Baglung bazar and grab a couple of souvenirs while you’re at it. Grab some lunch while you’re there.

Panchakot Dham

The Panchakot Dham is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Baglung. The term ‘pancha’ stands for the number 5 or denotes of five of something. Depicting the same, PanchaPanchakot is made by symbolically merging the names of five different places (kots): Tatajalkot, Karikot, Majhkot, Raynaraynakot, and Sansaarkot. These places are also related with the ancient kings. The kings established different religious places to worship divine energy and to get power from it.

The region of suspension bridges
If you haven’t already heard of the highest suspension bridge in Nepal, you’re in for a surprise, because Baglung is home to numerous suspension bridges. If you’re in the mood, you might as well bungee jump from the Kushma suspension bridge or stroll around the Fatkedanda suspension bridge.

And that is how you can have a memorable time in Baglung. Make Baglung your next destination!

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