Achham Mangalsen Bajar are prominent locations in Farwest Nepal. Mangalsen Durbar, located in Achham, serves as a notable landmark in the region. The area of Farwest Nepal holds cultural significance and offers a unique experience for visitors.
Achham District is a remote area located in the Far-Western region of Nepal, part of Sudurpashchim Province. It is known for its rugged terrain, hilly landscapes, and rural lifestyle. The district’s headquarters is Mangalsen, a small town that serves as the administrative and commercial center of the region.
Achham, Mangalsen is characterized by its diverse culture and traditions, with a population that includes various ethnic groups such as Chhetri, Thakuri, and Dalit communities. The district is also recognized for its unique cultural practices and festivals, often linked to the region’s deep-rooted Hindu beliefs.
The area is rich in natural beauty, featuring lush green hills, terraced fields, and rivers like the Seti, which flow through the district. However, Achham has historically been one of the more underdeveloped regions of Nepal, with limited access to infrastructure, healthcare, and education. The district has also faced challenges related to poverty and outmigration, with many residents seeking better opportunities in other parts of Nepal or abroad.
In recent years, efforts have been made to improve the district’s infrastructure, including road connectivity and access to basic services. Despite its challenges, Achham remains a place of cultural significance and natural beauty, offering a glimpse into the traditional rural life of Nepal’s Far-Western hills.
Achham, Ramaroshan, Mangalsen, and Sanfebagar are some of the well-known places in the Achham District. Achham is one of the tourist places in the Seti Zone of Farwest Province. The distance from Kathamandu to Achham is around 850 km which is very far. But due to the good road conditions, you can reach Achham in 1 and a half days. It will take you around 8 hrs to reach Achham from Dhangadi.
Here are some of the popular places and tourist sites that you can visit in Achham District.
Mangalsen
Mangalsen Municipality is the center point business area of Achham, as well as the district, and headquarters of Achham District. It was established on 18 May 2014 by a merger of the former village development committees Janalibandali, Kuntibandali, Oligau, Jupu, and Kalaggaun, into its current form. The Bajar itself is the main attraction of Achham as well as the Achham Durbar and the beautiful sight scene.
Sanfebagar
Sanfebajar Municipality is another main business center of Achham. You can find the domestic airport in Sanfebagar that takes flights from Dhangadi to Achham.
Kamalbazar
Kamalbazar was established on 18 September 2015 by merging the former village development committees Bayala, Dhaku, Chalsa, Sera, Muli, Mastabandali, and Kuika. Kamalbazar is also a trade center for Achham.
Binayak
Binayak is surrounded by Kalikot District of Karnali province in the East, Kamalbazar in the west, Ramaroshan in the North, and Dailekh District in the south.
Ramaroshan
One of the most popular tourist attractions places in Achham is Ramaroshan. Ramaroshan has a population of 25166. The land area is 173.33 km2. It was formed by merging Malitikot, Chafamandu, Shantada, Batulashain, Ramaroshan, Bhatakatiya and Sutar.
It is located at an altitude of 2500m. A place having 18 patches of meadows (locally known as Patans), and is a major tourist site in Achham district. This area is the habitat of the national bird of Nepal, the Danfe(Lophophorus). A good view of the Budhiganga basin, along with the peaks of Mount Api, and Mount Saipal can be seen from the Ramaroshan area.
Bhaidhanath Dham
One of the four Shrines of Nepal is a Shrine of lord Shiva located in Achham District at the confluence of the Budhiganga and Saraswati rivers.
Here are some of my Photographs of Achham District.
So Achham, Ramaroshan, Mangalsen, Sanfebagar, Baidhanath Dham, Binayak, Kamalbajar, Jamalagaun, and Bayalpata are some of the places you must visit in Achham District.
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