✓ Baglung is a Municipality in Gandaki Province that lies in Western Nepal, which is 275 km away from Kathmandu. It is the headquarters of the Baglung District, which covers an area of 1,784 square kilometres.
✓ According to the 2021 census, it has a population of 250,554, and it is also a part of the Dhawalagiri Zone.
✓ It is rich in nature & culture and is also known as Beni Bazaar. It is located at the cross-section of the Kaligandaki corridor that transverses Nepal in Northern–Southern & mid-hill highway that transverses Nepal in Eastern–Western directions respectively.
✓ It is covered by several districts like Parbat, Myagdi, Rukum, Rolpa, Gulmi, and Pyuthan Districts. It is a getaway to Mustang and Dhaulagiri mountain peaks, & Mustang.
✓ It provides major service centres: Business, Finance, Education, Healthcare & also many other services. It is a hilly region many people live on the sides of the river. For farming purposes, fertile plains are on both sides of the river.
| Major Religion | Hinduism, Buddhism & Hindu-Buddhism mixed |
| Main ethnic group | Magar, Chhetri, Bramhan, Newar, Gurung, & Thakali. |
✓ There are many foot traffic are abundant, also known as suspension bridges. Many other suspension bridges can also be found in rivers and rivulets within the city limits.
✓ It is divided into many cultures, religions, casts, ethnicities, altitudes, temperatures, & many others.
✓ It is rich in herbal medicine plants, which are generally found in hilly regions. The major crops of Baglung are Rice, corn, millet, wheat, & potato. There are many mines located in Baglung: iron and Copper mines being the most prevalent.
History
✓ In 1534 AD, King Pratap Narayan ( Later Galkot ) of Parbat married the daughter of King Manimukunda Sen of Palpa.
✓ King Pratap Narayan brought Kalias a dowry that was not able to be carried by anybody. A youth who is from the Kunwar family was able to carry the sword of Kali and was given the title of Khadka ( sword ).
✓ One night, the king had a dream that Kali liked the place and wished to stay; therefore, the king decided to build the temple.
✓ Till 1590 BS ( 1533 AD ) this date, the Significants of the Population of Khadka Chhetri had been found. And King Pratap Narayan started the tradition of an annual fair during ‘Chaitra Dashain’.
✓ In the 18th century, Newar people moved to Baglung from the Bhaktapur district. Baglung is a Great part of Nepal, Greater Nepal, under the war which was led by King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
✓ After the war, several government offices were established, so it was named the headquarters of the Baglung District and also named an important economic & political town in Dhaulagiri Zone.
| Read Also: Kali Gandaki River |
Demographics
✓ According to the 2021 census, there are 250,554 inhabitants in Baglung as per the report of the state restructuring committee.
✓ According to the 2021 census, annual Population growth decreased by −0.69%. People of Baglung do not speak only Nepali; they speak many languages such as Newari, Gurung, Thakali, Tibetan, and Magar.
✓ Baglung is a multicultural community that connects to the cultural city of Bhaktapur. It is divided into many cultures, religions, casts, ethnicities, altitudes, temperatures, & many others.
| Major languages | Percentages |
| Nepali | 93.6% |
| Magar | 3.6% |
| Newar | 1.9% |
| Bhojpur | 0.2% |
| Chantal | 0.1% |
| Gurung | 0.1% |
| Hindi | 0.1% |
| Maithili | 0.1% |
| Tamang | 0.1% |
| Tharu | 0.1% |
| Others | 0.1% |
| Major religion | Percentages |
| Hindu | 92.9% |
| Buddhist | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% |
| Christian | 0.5% |
| others | 0.3% |
Best place to travel in Baglung
1. Chitre High Bridge Trek
✓ This is a fantastic trek in Nepal with beautiful views of the Himalayas.
✓ This is an adventure that includes the Chitre Trek and the Panchase Trek.
✓ It combines nature, culture, & tradition of Nepalese people.
2. Panchakot Dham
✓ It has become a tourist destination of Baglung, a Hindu sage, and the influx of tourists has increased in this area after the complete construction, under the leadership of Muktinath Baba.
✓ This place is related to the ancient kings who established to worship divine energy and to get power from it.
✓ This Dham is made by five different kot: Karikot, Raynaranynakot, Tatajalkot, Sansaarkot, and Majhkot.
3. Shiva Dhuri Village
✓ It is located in the Bihunkot, Baglung & also effective as the provincial government is focusing on homestay tourism in recent times.
✓ All the facilities are provided in this village to welcome national as well as international tourists, which is a Homestay facility to cater to the tourists.
✓ This village is famous for Rhododendrons and for its view of the Annapurna Himalayas.
4. Bhakunde
✓ This temple is dedicated to the have been ruled Bhuretakure kings.
✓ North of the Bhairabsthan temple is Bhakunde town, which has its significance in magar culture & the traditional food & accommodation in homestays.
✓ It is listed in the top 100 tourism destination areas in Nepal.
Transportation
✓ The completion of many highway projects has put Baglung at the crossroads of the major Northern–Southern and Eastern–Western highway systems of Nepal.
✓ Tracks are opened for the Kaligandaki Corridor highway to connect Tibet to the north via Mustang and border towns in the South.
✓ Hari Bahadur Khadka Monument Road connects Baglung with Kushmi Sera in the southern city. It is also connected to the Beni Bazaar at the Magydi in the Northern part.
Economy
✓ There is a large number of government and non-governmental institutes & Administrative as well as service centres, located.
✓ It is a banking and financial centre of the Kaligandaki Valley region. Financial services are also provided by several co-operatives and finance companies, which are operated out of the city.
✓ Remittance plays an essential role in the economy of Baglung. In the neighbouring Country of India, a huge number of people are employed. The transportation sector is also the main source of employment in Baglung.
✓ The town is filled with many grocery stores, repair shops, tailors, beauty parlours, & clothing & electronics outlets, also a few small-scale industries. A significant number of people are employed in schools and institutions at a higher educational level.
Culture
✓ Baglung is a multicultural city also known for its folk Nepali music. On the occasion of ‘Chaitra Dashain’, a Folk music competition is also held there.
✓ Dance-Lakhe, Maruni, Ghatu, Hanuman, Jogi, Ropai, Katuwal, Putali, Sisno, Khesnae, Bagh, Mayur (peacock), Jhakri, Adi, Sorathi, Salejo, Kheli, Thado Bhaka.
