Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar
In Nepali: बेसीसहर र लमजुङ दरबार
Besisahar is a busy bazaar on the Marsyangdi where trekkers pick up jeeps for the Annapurna Circuit. Lamjung was one of the Chaubise (24) kingdoms; its old palace, Lamjung Durbar, stands on a ridge above the town and is linked with the ancestors of the Shah kings of Gorkha.
Short walks from town lead to Gaunshahar and the durbar with views of the Himalaya, and the district's hills are home to Gurung, Magar, Dura and Brahmin–Chhetri villages.
What to see and do
Walk up to Lamjung Durbar and Gaunshahar for views and history, visit the local market, and use the town as a base for Ghalegaun, Bhujung and the start of the Annapurna Circuit.
Good to know
Jeeps to Chame and Manang leave from Besisahar; share rides are available. ACAP permits can be checked here.
Quick answers
- Where is Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar is in Lamjung district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- About 760 m (2,494 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 13,000 (≈ US$96) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- October–May
- How do I get to Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar?
- 5–6 hours by road from Kathmandu or 3–4 from Pokhara. It is about 38 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Besisahar and Lamjung Durbar called in Nepali?
- बेसीसहर र लमजुङ दरबार
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