Parbat District
The hill district of Gandaki Province that Frontline Nepal calls home — from the Kaligandaki gorge to the peaks of Dhaulagiri.
536.86
sq. km area
520–3,309
m altitude range
2,500
mm annual rainfall
4
bordering districts
Introduction
The Parbat District is located in the Western Development Region, bordering Kaski, Syangja, Baglung and Myagdi districts (28°00'19" to 28°23'59" latitude and 83°33'40" to 83°49'30" longitude). It covers an area of 536.86 sq.km and its altitude varies from 520 to 3,309 m. The district receives an annual average rainfall of 2,500 mm and includes tropical, sub-tropical and temperate climatic zones.
The Kaligandaki River flows along the western border — used for rafting and generating hydropower at Mirmi of Syangja District, and a good source of sand and boulders. The Modi River has high hydropower potential: two hydro-projects have already generated power and three more are in the pipeline.
Major Attractions
Dahere Deurali Temple
The temple is crowded with devotees, especially during the day of Bala Chaturdasi.
Dahere Lek (Nilkantha Parbat)
Named for its mountain shaped like an upturned funnel with a hole — worshipped as an image of Nilkantha (Lord Shiva with the blue throat). One can hear the sound of a coin descending to the bottom when lowered from the hole.
Gupteswor Cave
Also known as Bhaludulo, at an altitude of 1,294 m — one of the longest caves of Nepal, 0.6 km from Kusma. It holds images of Hindu gods and goddesses like Lord Shiva with Parvati and Saraswati; a waterfall and bats enrich its beauty. Visitors come especially during Chaite Dashain and Shivaratri.
Durlung
Lies 260 km west of Kathmandu at an altitude of 868 m above sea level.
Kusma Bazaar
Located 57 km from Pokhara at 1,294 m. Once an important trade route between Pokhara and Baglung. The name is believed to derive from the Sanskrit 'Kusum' — flower — christened by a sage travelling to Muktinath who found the land covered with flowers.
Katuwa Chaupari
A plain area with stunning views of Mount Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail). Rich in natural resources with Alape Cave, Patheswori Temple, Malami Dada, Pahare, Soltee and Chhahare ponds, and the Chinne and Malangdi rivers.
Phalewas
A village divided into Khani Gaon and Devisthan villages, where people of different races dwell and adopt agriculture as a major source of living.