Ghansikuwa is a famous tourist destination in
Tanahu District
Tanahun District ( ne, तनहुँ जिल्ला , or ), a part of Gandaki Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Damauli as its district headquarters, covers an area of and has a population (2011 ...
in the
Gandaki Zone
Gandaki zone ( ne, गण्डकी अञ्चल was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal
Nepal (; ne, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne,
सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रि ...
of Gandaki Province,
Nepal
Nepal (; ne, :ne:नेपाल, नेपाल ), formerly the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal ( ne,
सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल ), is a landlocked country in S ...
. It is famous for a pond constructed by
Ghansi, a local who worked as grass cutter. Bhanubhakta was inspired by the activity of the Ghanshi, so he has noticeably mentioned him in his creations. Today, you can see the statues of Bhanubhakta and Ghanshi, inside the park premises and the well preserved pond, left to the park. The cool air flowing from the nearby Chisaudi Khola and easy access to the place, has made the place an attractive travel destination during weekends.
Kamalbari: Just 2 Kilometers ride in the Prithivi Highway, east to the area lies Kamalbari, is another famous tourist destination in the district. Mt. Manaslu and the surrounding hills can be seen nearby. It is the entrance to the trekking route of Chabdi Barahi Temple and Sera-Tanahusur Hiking route.
References
External links
UN map of the municipalities of Tanahu District
Populated places in Tanahun District
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