Tansen is an ancient hill town, famous for its architecture strongly influenced by Newari migrants from the Kathmandu valley. About half way towards the Indian border town of Sunauli and Pokhara on the Siddartha highway, Palpa is waiting to be discovered by the tourists, although many have already done so.

Palpa offers an opportunity to experience genuine Nepali culture and nature. Nearby, the hill of Shrinagar offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan range from Dhaulagiri to Ganesh Himal. At 1,350 meters the Palpa experience a pleasant climate though out the year. Amar Narayan Temple, Amargunj Ganesh temple, Tundikhel, Baggi Dhoka and Sital Pati are some of the musi-see places in the area.

This mountain hub is inhabited mainly by the Magars and Newars. Until 1700 A.D., Palpa was a separate kingdom ruled by the farmed Sen Rulers. After its conquest by the Shah dynasty, and later during the rule of Rana family oligarcha in the mid-Nineteenth to mid-Twenteeth centuries, the area became known as an exile kingdom where those out of favor were sent to spend their lives.

There are ample facilities for tourists in Tansen and at the Shrinagar hilltop and Palpa is not just about Tansen, there are more interesting places all around. The model village of Madan Pokhara, where communities have done an excellent job toward conserving their community forest, lies nearby.