Start in the old town at Sitalpati, the white octagonal pavilion in the main square, and wander the steep Newari lanes past shops selling dhaka cloth and brass pots to the Palpa Durbar and its Mul Dhoka gateway. Then climb to Srinagar Hill, which Nepal Traveller gives as 30 to 60 minutes from the town centre. On our map the town and hill loop is 4.4 km with about 160 m of climbing. From the view tower, Wikipedia lists the peaks from Kanjiroba and Dhaulagiri to Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang, so go at dawn or dusk. Return to town by the same lanes.

Tansen, Srinagar Hill and Ranighat
A two-day walk from the Magar hill town of Tansen: the lanes and the Srinagar Hill view tower on day one, and a 13 km descent to the Rani Mahal palace at Ranighat on day two, with no permit.
- Hari2
- Ketinggian maks.1.490 m
- Jarak17,4 km
- Pendakian298 m
- KesulitanMudah
- Bulan terbaikOct–Nov, Mar–Apr
Foto: Mithunkunwar9 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Tansen, Srinagar Hill and Ranighat adalah trek 2 hari di wilayah Palpa (Tansen), Nepal, yang mendaki hingga 1.490 m. Trekker asing dapat mencari teman untuk trek ini di FindTrekkingPartner dengan memposting trip berisi tanggal, anggaran, dan kecepatan mereka. Kecocokan tetap privat sampai kedua trekker setuju, dan layanannya gratis. Pada tarif menengah, pemandu berlisensi memerlukan sekitar USD 19 per orang selama 2 hari jika empat trekker berbagi, dibandingkan USD 75 untuk satu trekker sendirian. Musim terbaik adalah Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr. Pemandu berlisensi tidak diwajibkan di rute terbuka seperti ini (dicek 19 Oktober 2026): kotamadya Khumbu keluar dari aturan Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 dan hiking harian tidak memerlukannya, tetapi pemandu tetap sangat disarankan, jadi konfirmasikan dengan agen Anda. Trip terbuka untuk rute ini tercantum di bawah, lengkap dengan bulan berangkat, ukuran grup, dan sisa tempat. Terakhir diverifikasi: 19 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.
Sumber:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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Ikhtisar
Musim terbaik: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
Tansen, Srinagar Hill and Ranighat is a two-day walking plan from the Magar hill town of Tansen in Palpa: a town and hill day to Sitalpati and the Srinagar view tower, and a long descent to Rani Mahal, the Rana palace at Ranighat on the Kali Gandaki. On our map the first day is 4.4 km with about 160 m of climbing and the second is 13.0 km with about 1,000 m of descent, mostly on the Rani Mahal road. Sources give 30 to 60 minutes from town to Srinagar Hill and 2 to 3 hours down to Ranighat, with a return climb of about 4 hours or a car, so the second day is a big one-way day. No permit or flight is needed, and October to November and March to April are best.
What the walk is like
Day one is gentle: the old lanes of Tansen, the white octagonal Sitalpati pavilion, the Palpa Durbar and the climb to Srinagar Hill for a view from Dhaulagiri to Langtang. Day two goes down the valley of the Barandi Khola, through terraces, forest and small farms, to Ranighat, where the restored Rani Mahal stands on a bluff above the river. Most walkers go down on foot and come back by car, since the climb back is steep and takes about 4 hours.
Day by day
Day one is 4.4 km, 2 to 3 hours including time in the town. Day two is 13.0 km down, 3 to 4 hours, and a car or the 4 hour climb back to Tansen. If you prefer a shorter day, drive to Batase Danda on the ridge and walk from there, as a 2008 trip report did, which gives about 3 hours down to Ranighat.
Getting there and away
Tansen lies between Pokhara (122 km) and Lumbini (85 km) on the highway between Butwal and Pokhara, with direct buses from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bhairahawa; Bhairahawa is about two hours away.
Permits, guides and costs
No trekking permit or TIMS card is needed, and Palpa lies outside any national park, conservation area or restricted area, so no guide is required; one is optional. Costs are the two nights, the transfers and the car back from Ranighat; see the cost section for ranges.
Season and safety
Clear air in October to November makes the best views, and March to April is warm. The pebble trail and stone steps are slippery in fog and rain, and the valley is hot in spring. See our guide rule page for the rule in full.
Sorotan
- Old Tansen lanes with the octagonal Sitalpati pavilion and the Palpa Durbar
- Srinagar Hill view tower, 30 to 60 minutes from town, over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Langtang
- A long descent to Rani Mahal, the restored Rana palace on the Kali Gandaki
- Dhaka cloth and brass pots from the shops of the old town
- No permit and no flight
Peta rute
Hari demi hari
Leave early and head down towards the Kali Gandaki. Sources give 2 to 3 hours for the descent, and our map shows 13.0 km with about 1,000 m of descent, mostly by the Rani Mahal road through terraced fields and forest, so we allow 3 to 4 hours. Rani Mahal, built in 1893 by General Khadga Shamsher for his wife, stands on a wooded bluff above the river and has been a museum since its restoration in 2017. The climb back to Tansen takes about 4 hours and is steep, so most visitors arrange a car for the return, then rest in town.
Biayanya
Perkiraan biaya total per orang: lodge dan makanan menurut ketinggian, transportasi, izin, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin banyak trekker berbagi pemandu dan porter, semakin sedikit yang dibayar tiap orang. Per Oktober 2026.
| Gaya | 1 trekker berbagi | 2 trekker berbagi | 4 trekker berbagi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemat | US$30–US$60* | US$30–US$60* | US$30–US$60* |
| Menengah | US$130–US$220* | US$80–US$150* | US$70–US$120* |
| Nyaman | US$150–US$240* | US$120–US$190* | US$100–US$170* |
Rincian untuk 2 trekker berbagi
| Item | Hemat | Menengah | Nyaman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge dan makanan | US$30–US$60 | US$40–US$80 | US$50–US$100 |
| Pemandu | — | US$20–US$50 | US$20–US$50 |
| Porter | — | US$10–US$30 | US$30–US$60 |
Hemat memakai transportasi umum dan tanpa porter; menengah berbagi satu porter untuk dua trekker dan kendaraan pribadi; nyaman memberi setiap trekker seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diwajibkan atau gayanya menengah atau nyaman.
2 malam Below 2,500 m: kamar US$2–US$9, dal bhat US$4–US$7
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Nepal Tourism Board: Trekking Permit (2026-10-18)
Perkiraan dari panduan operator, bukan penawaran harga. Tip, asuransi, perlengkapan, dan hotel di Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD dengan kurs platform.
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Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan
Sources give 2 to 3 hours down, and our map shows 13.0 km, so we allow 3 to 4 hours. The climb back is about 4 hours, or arrange a car.
Possible but long. Srinagar Hill is 30 to 60 minutes from town and the Ranighat descent 3 to 4 hours, so most walkers split the two days.
Yes. The palace was restored in 2017 and has a museum inside. Ask in Tansen about any ticket and the opening time on the day.
October to November for clear views and March to April for warm days; the monsoon brings cloud and mud.
No. Palpa is not a restricted area, and the walks avoid national parks and conservation areas. A guide is optional.
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Di sepanjang jalur
Penginapan, bantuan medis, air, dan pemandangan di setiap hari rute.
1. Tansen
- Sangam medical hall · Medis · 1.281 m
- Ayush pharmacy · Medis · 1.273 m
- The Bajra · Penginapan · 1.277 m
- Laxmi Homestay · Penginapan · 1.331 m
- Horizon Homestay · Penginapan · 1.350 m
- Annapurna garden · Penginapan · 1.329 m
- View Tower · Titik pandang · 1.492 m
- Shreenagar View Tower · Titik pandang · 1.439 m
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- The Bajra · Penginapan · 1.277 m
- Lumbini Medical College · Bandara & transportasi · 873 m
- Hotel Tansen · Penginapan · 1.262 m
- Sangam medical hall · Medis · 1.281 m
- Ayush pharmacy · Medis · 1.273 m
- Rock Regency Guest House · Penginapan · 1.269 m
- Hotel Crown · Penginapan · 1.305 m
- Laxmi Homestay · Penginapan · 1.331 m
- Horizon Homestay · Penginapan · 1.350 m
- Annapurna garden · Penginapan · 1.329 m
- United Mission Tansen Hospital · Medis · 1.320 m
- View Tower · Titik pandang · 1.492 m
- Shreenagar View Tower · Titik pandang · 1.439 m
2. Tansen → Ranighat
- LMC Town Clinic · Medis · 1.277 m
- Indreni Restaurant and Lodge · Penginapan · 1.275 m
- Ashoka Guest House $ · Penginapan · 1.276 m
- Palpa District Hospital · Medis · 1.300 m
- The White Lake · Penginapan · 1.312 m
- Batasedaada · Titik pandang · 1.393 m
- Rice fields Valley · Titik pandang · 1.010 m
- Dew Camping Resort · Penginapan · 692 m
Show all 16 places
- Indreni Restaurant and Lodge · Penginapan · 1.275 m
- Ashoka Guest House $ · Penginapan · 1.276 m
- Upakar Medical Hall · Medis · 1.278 m
- LMC Town Clinic · Medis · 1.277 m
- The White Lake · Penginapan · 1.312 m
- Palpa District Hospital · Medis · 1.300 m
- Hotel Gauri Shankar · Penginapan · 1.294 m
- Bhattarai medical hall · Medis · 1.322 m
- City View Homestay · Penginapan · 1.330 m
- Amatya Homestay · Penginapan · 1.331 m
- Sunrise View Homestay · Penginapan · 1.332 m
- Hotel Srinagar · Penginapan · 1.420 m
- Batasedaada · Titik pandang · 1.393 m
- Rice fields Valley · Titik pandang · 1.010 m
- Ranimahal Fishing Resort · Penginapan · 877 m
- Dew Camping Resort · Penginapan · 692 m