Gulmi ( Nepal ) : Best Tourists Destinations, Culture & Religions in Gulmi

✓ Gulmi’s name comes from the Sanskrit word ”gulma”, that means ”containment”. It is a hilly district which lies in Lumbini Province.

✓ Tamghas is the headquarters of the Gulmi.

✓ It covers an area of 1149 square kilometers and has a population of about 280000 people.

✓ Gulmi district shares a boundary with the  Syangja and Parbat districts on the eastern side, Pyuthan on the western, Palpa and Arghakhanchi on the southern, and Baglung on the northern side.

✓ It is known as the coffee hub of Nepal. 

  1. Best Tourists Destinations in Gulmi  

Some of the popular tourist destinations in Gulmi are given below:

  a. Resunga Hill  

✓ It is a popular hiking destination located in Resunga Municipality.

✓ At the top of Resunga Hill, there is a Pashupati Siwalaya Temple that is believed to grant the wishes of devotees.

✓ It is the best tourist place for hiking and trekking.

✓ There is a high viewpoint at the top from where you can view the surroundings and mountains like; Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machhapuchre, etc.

  b. Ruru Kshetra  

✓ It is a religious and cultural place located in the trijunction of Gulmi, Palpa & Syangja.

✓ Ridi Rishikesh Temple ( Lord Shiva Temple ) lies in Ruru Kshetra. This temple is considered a sacred Hindu, attracting thousands of pilgrims and visitors annually.

✓ You can enjoy Ridi Mela for three days during Maghe Sankranti ( Magh 1  to Magh 3 ), 1st day is known as Jethi Sankranti, 2nd day is known as Maili Sankranti and 3rd day is known as Kanxi Sankranti.

  c. Badri Narayan Temple  

✓ It is a famous Hindu temple located in Tamghas.

✓ It is Bishnu Temple, constructed by the local king named Mukunda Sen.

  d. Tree House  

✓ It is located at Unayachaur, Ward no- 7, Resunga Municipality, Gulmi, which is almost 6 km away from Tamghas City.

✓ It is part of a park in Unayachaur Bagmati Temple. People go there for worshiping and picnic purposes as well.

✓ From the top of the tree house, we can enjoy the vibe by seeing snowcap mountains, green hills, and the beautiful Tamghas Bazaar.

  e. Kapase Dhara  

✓ It is a scenic waterfall located at the Isma Rural Municipality of Gulmi, about 35 kilometers from Tamghas.

✓ The Kapase River forms this waterfall. It is about 200 meters tall and is considered one of Nepal’s tallest waterfalls.

✓ It is a popular destination for hiking and trekking purposes.

✓ It is also a popular picnic spot for locals peoples.

   f. Gywaa Kshetra  

✓ It is a religious site located in the Musikot municipality of Gulmi, which is about 54 kilometers away from Tamghas.

✓ It is rich in biodiversity, having different species of birds, animals & plants, which provide the best vibes for the tourists.

  g. Madan Pokhara 

✓ It is a scenic lake located in the Resunga Rural municipality of Gulmi, which is about 25 kilometers away from Tamghas.

✓ It offers stunning views of mountains and is a popular tourist destination for boating and fishing.

✓ It is also known as the best place for paragliding in Gulmi.

  i. Charpala Durbar  

✓ It is an ancient historical palace that is now transformed into a temple.

✓ It is full of natural beauty, ancient art, and crafts.

✓ You can enjoy the classic view of this Durbar.

  j. Kurga Malika Temple 

✓ There is a religious temple known as the deaf temple.

✓ Most people visit Kurga Malika Temple on the occasion of ”Purnima Mela”.

  k. Chhatrakot Temple  

✓ It is located in the Chhatrakot Rural Municipality, ward-6 in Gulmi.

✓ In the month of Chaitra, people play a kind of sword game called Saraye in Sanskrit.

✓ There is also a Ram Mandir on the other side of the Chhatrakot temple. There is also a giant tower.

  l. Timure Taal  

✓  It is located in the Santipur Rural Municipality, Gulmi, and lies at the top of the hills of Santipur.

✓  It offers stunning hills and boating for tourists.

✓ It is also the best place to hang out with a friend and is famous as a picnic spot.

  2. Culture & Religions  

Gulmi is rich in Cultural & Religion Diversity. Some information regarding culture & religion are: