'''Via Kathmandu''' to Bhairahawa Airport, one of Nepal's busiest, takes 45 minutes, and costs about $200 for foreigners and $115 for nationals. Carriers include Buddha Air, Yeti Air, 160 NRs airport tax applies for all domestic flights. Change to bus/taxi/jeep to drive north about 2.5 hours to Tansen.
'''Via Kathmandu''', Narayangarh/Bharatpur (var. Narayanghat), Butwal, Tansen. 7 - 10 hours.
'''Via Pokhara''', Palpa/Tanzan, (potholed, windy road, but beautiful views) 2-4 hours.
'''Via Kolkata''', Patna, Gorakpur. Transfer to narrow gauge track to Nautanwa. Transfer to taxi/bus/rickshaw to Sunauli, India (approximately 5 kilometers). Cross border to Belahiya, and Nepal's Immigration. Change to bus/taxi/jeep to drive north about 2.5 hours to Tansen. Total time approximately 12 - 14 hours.
'''Amar Narayan Temple''' This temple is a traditional three-tiered pagoda-style temple built in 1806. It has well carved doors and has some intricate woodwork. It has erotic figures on the roof struts. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful temples outside of Kathmandu Valley. The temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa, who annexed Tansen to become part of Nepal.
'''Bhagwati Temple''' This temple, near the Tansen Durbar was originally built in 1815 to commemorate the victory over the British at Butwal. It was renovated in 1935 and 1974 after earthquakes. In the area there are small temples dedicated by Ganesh, Saraswati and Siva.
'''Tansen Durbar / Palace''' In the center of the town lies a 64 room Palace, a representation of arts and crafts of the ancient Palpa. Sadly, of the morning of the 31st of January 2006, Maoist's launched attacks in Tansen. They fought with local authorities and bombarded many ancient buildings including the Palace which had housed government offices. Many historical buildings including the Tansen palace was destroyed.
'''Palpa Ranighat''' Visit the old ruins of a palace set on a massive rock bed at the bank of the Kali Gandaki river for viewing palace garden, stone walls, and a small shrine. This palace was built in 1892 by Governor Khadka Shamser in memory of his wife Tej Kumari, and is often called the Taj Mahal of Nepal. It is a 2 hour hike down from Srinagar Park. The path is well marked, the way/walking isnot difficult and of course has wonderful forest and village sceneries and chances for wildlife/bird viewing.
'''Bhairabsthan''' Or Kal Bhairab is an easy trek of 6 miles from Tansen, brings you to a beautiful spot, the Bhairabsthan temple. From here you can view Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhare and witness cultural attractions. The temple has a large Trishul (Trident), and it receives a large number of visitors on every Saturday and Tuesday. People sacrifice animals and offer grains, and fruits to please the Hindu God Bhairab, whose figure is believed to be kept hidden under the floor of the temple and the figure is identically to the Kal Bhairab status of Kathmandu, located at Durbar Square. Kal Bhairab is the Nepalese God of Destruction. Temples dedicated to him are located in many parts of Nepal.
'''Tanahu''' is a beautiful hill town, which is located only about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Tansen, liked by a road. It is a favroute nearby destination of Tansen town. Tanahu offers beautiful natural forests, farm lands and views of the mountains and valleys. One can enjoy here, the Rambha forest, Rimbha lekh and Kaaude and Hatti pond (Lekh or Tal in Nepali)
'''Palpali Brass''' Search the bazaar for good deals on famous Palpali brass wear such as kuruwas, diwas, and statuary still produced in in and around Tansen.
'''Dhaka Cloth''' the most popular hand woven cloth of Nepal comes from this region. The Nepali topi (national cap) is made of Dhaka and You can see the weavers at work on their looms or see a bazaar of Dhakas in Tansen.
'''Doko Restaurant''' has Tibetan and Newari food.
'''Hotel Srinagar''' has a good restaurant.
'''Hotel Srinagar''' Also has dining facilities, and a conference hall with capacity for 100 people and 23 standard rooms. Kailashnagar, Tansen near the entrance to Srinagar Park. Phone : 977-75-20045 | 20595 Fax : 977-75-20590 E-mail : srinagar@mos.com.np Website : http://www.hotelsrinagar.com/
'''Siddhartha Gautam Hotel''' up the hill, has basic, quiet, 10 clean rooms for Rs 160. Bishalbazar, Tansen Phone: 977-75-520280
'''Bajra Hotel''' a little up the hill, has 14 clean rooms with common bath for Rs 100/150 and with attached bath and hot water for Rs 250/350. Campus Road, Tansen Phone: 977-75-520443
'''Milan Guest Gouse''' small family operated guest house. Common shower/toilet. Rs 150.