Tansen situated at an elevation of 1,372 m and 296 km west of Kathmandu is a picturesque hill town lying on the lap of the well-known Shrinagar Hills. It is the most popular summer resort in western Nepal on account of its position and climate. This city of natural beauty offers a gorgeous panorama of the Himalayan as well as the plains of Terai. The charming natural setting combines with its rich cultural heritage to give visitors a wholesome holiday.