Baglung region, an a portion of Dhawalagiri Zone, is one of the seventy-five regions of Nepal, a landlocked nation of South Asia. The locale, with Baglung as its region central command, covers a range of 1,784 km² and has a populace (2001) of 268,938.
Baglung (28.27 N, 83.60 E, elev. 1020 m.) lies in the midhills of Nepal, 275 km West of Kathmandu. Baglung is the locale central station of Baglung District and is likewise the zonal home office of Dhawalagiri Zone. Situated in the center slopes on the west ofPokhara, Baglung is the base camp of Dhaulagiri Zone. It is arranged on a patio sitting above the Kali Gandaki waterway which is celebrated for profound canyons and infamous twists. It is the exchanging town of interesting roads and customary structures where traders from the Terai fields in the south and the slopes in the north meet up to deal. Possessed by various ethnic gatherings, Baglung offers the most picturesque perspective of Mount Dhaulagiri towards its north. It has as of late been associated with Pokhara by a 72 km dark topped parkway. While in transit to Baglung, you can appreciate the beautiful perspective of the staggeringly long scope of Annapurna Himal towards north. Baglung is additionally a decent beginning stage for Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve where controlled chasing of a few animal types is permitted. The save is renowned for the blue sheep. The trek from Baglung Bazaar to Dhorpatan takes around four days.
Baglung Geography
The town otherwise called Baglung Bazar is arranged on a level sitting above the Kali Gandaki valley. It has been a curious exchanging town since antiquated times frequented by merchants from north and south. All the more as of late, it is gone to by sightseers trying to trek to Annapurna,Dhaulagiri, Dhorpatan and Dolpo. Baglung is associated with Beni Bazar of Myagdi toward the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat which are found 13 km toward the north and 12 km toward the south, separately. An all around cleared however winding parkway interfaces the town with Pokhara, 72 km toward the east. Thruways to interface Jomsom, Mustang, Tibet toward the north, Rukum by means of Burtibang and Dhorpatan toward the west and Sera Bazar through airplane terminal (presumably will see an augmentation to Palpa) toward the south are under development. Baglung airplane terminal, now ancient, is found 12 km toward the south of the town. This was the main association with the outside world before fulfillment of the thruway. Over the air terminal is the town of Rokas (rokapala/rokathar) and on the mountain lies the renowned place of worship of Lord Bhairav. The last is a long stroll up the mountain through Paiyunpata (where the High school is found) taking 4-5 hours. Once at the main one has an amazing perspective of the encompassing himalayas and Kusma Bazaar. Baglung has encountered a quick extension after the consummation of Pokhara-Baglung Highway in the mid-90s. There is currently a mid year street that interfaces Baglung to Chaura—where the airplane terminal is found.
Baglung History
History of Baglung can be followed back to mid sixteenth century. Lord Pratapi Nayayan of Galkot wedded the princess of Palpa. The lord carried goddess kali alongside him as endowment. Legend takes after, no one could convey the sword of Kali. An adolescent from Kunwar chhetri family was at last ready to convey the sword. He was given the privileged title of Khadka ('khadga' which means the sword). One night when the wedding parade achieved where Baglung is today, the lord had a fantasy. In his fantasy goddess Kali said she enjoyed the place and wished to remain there. The ruler then fabricated a sanctuary to pay tribute to goddess Kali and assigned the Khadka as guardian. This was in 1590 B.S. (1533 A.D.). Critical populace of Khadka Chhetris can be found in Baglung till date. The key area of Baglung soon helped it to develop into an exchanging town. Lord Pratapi Narayan likewise began the custom of holding a yearly reasonable amid 'Chaitre Dashain'. The reasonable is still held yearly and draws a huge number of guests consistently amid the two day occasion. Baglung stayed to remain a noteworthy exchanging point in Parvat kingdom, where dealers from south came to exchange for salt brought by Traders from Tibet. Real exchange was conveyed along the Kali Gandaki valley amongst India and Tibet by Thakali individuals. Newar dealers moved to Baglung from Bhaktapur in eighteenth century. Baglung turned out to be a piece of Greater Nepal under unification war drove by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Under bound together Nepal, a few government workplaces were set up and the town was assigned as managerial base camp of the district. From that point forward it has remained the most important political and financial town in the Dhaulagiri Zone.
Baglung Demographics
There are around 25,000 tenants (2005) in Baglung Bazar. The region itself has a populace of 268,937 (according to insights of Nepal Government, 2001). Nepali (with emphasize one of a kind to the locale) is the most generally talked dialect of the area. Different dialects talked incorporate Newari, Gurung, Thakali, Tibetan and Magar.
Baglung is a multicultural and multiracial group. Dominant part of the populace has a place with ethnic groups of Chhettri, Magar and Dalits. Littler gatherings of Chantyal, Newar, Brahmin, Gurung and Thakali likewise live in the range. Lion's share of individuals from Baglung practiceHinduism. Different religions rehearsed in the territory incorporate Buddhism and Islam.
There is a Tibetan displaced person camp situated at Dhorpatan.
Spots of intrigue
Good perspectives of Himalayas can be had from Baglung. Terraced fields, waterfalls, timberlands, profound chasms and holes are bounteous all through the zone. The sanctuaries in and around Baglung make a magnificent journey. Baglung Kalika sanctuary (worked by King Pratapi Narayan, and remodeled in late 90s) is gone to by a large number of explorers every year particularly amid the celebrations of Dashain andChaitre Dashain. Trekking, biking, and rafting make it a perfect area for adrenaline junkies. Baglung is likewise the vantage indicate for trekkers Mustang, Dolpa and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Baglung has the main chasing save in Nepal. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is a prime environment for blue sheep and snow panther.
The most effective method to Reach Baglung
Every day transport administrations are accessible to Baglung from Pokhara and Kathmandu. It is 3 hours by transport from Pokhara. Closest Airport is situated in Pokhara.
Accomodation
There are a couple of standard hotels at Baglung Bazaar.
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