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Place in Lumbini, Nepal
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Tansen is a city in Western Nepal. It's an old western Newari city with an amazing history and some marvelous Nawari architecture. It is a wonderful "hill station" in development with great views of the Himals and very interesting Palpali culture and history.
Great little family run restaurant with excellent momos (Rp 50, chowmein (Rs. 40) and thukpa (Rs. 40). Hidden just behind the small temple in the center of town.
Also has dining facilities, and a conference hall with capacity for 100 people and 23 standard rooms.
Up the hill, has basic, quiet, 10 clean rooms for Rs 250.
A little up the hill, has 14 clean rooms with common bath for Rs 100/150 and with attached bath and hot water for Rs 250/350.
Small family operated guest house. Common shower/toilet.
With bathroom 500 Rs, common bathroom 350. Wi-Fi is free. Little bit noisy.
By bus
Via New Delhi, Gorakhpur, Sunauli India/Belahiya Nepal, Bhairahawa, Butwal. 24 - 30 hours. Change to bus/taxi/jeep to drive north about 2½ hours to Tansen.
By train
Via New Delhi - Gorakhpur and see Gorakhpur-Tansen, below. Total time approximately 14 - 20 hours.
By car
Very good but windy roads up from Butwal and down Pokhara. It is accessible with good roads from the south (Butwal) and from the north (Pokhara).
There are no rickshaws or taxis in Tansen. But as it is a small town the best option is walking. The better hotels can arrange a vehicle or a motorcycle hire. You can rent a bicycle at some guest houses.
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