The main reason for going to Tansen was to do some local walks and to break up the journey to Pokhara. The hills around Tansen are stunning but the persistent haze made clear views impossible. However we still managed two decent walks, the first was to the nearby hilltop and a local Buddhist shrine, the next and most difficult was the 18km walk to Ranighat. A steep descent to a ruined Palace and a very steep return trek back to Tansen, all in all this was a really hard going walk as the path was almost none existent at times and the gradient very steep. That said the views and the scenery were fantastic.
We got a little lost on the downward section as the path we were looking for was really narrow and we didn’t believe it could be the one we needed, eventually we picked up the correct path and continued down to Ranighat. Passing and crossing some dubious looking bridges we eventually arrive at Ranighat. The Palace was indeed in a state of ruin but it’s setting at the foot of the valley made it quite atmospheric.
The Walk back was made in the heat of the day ( about 35 degrees ) which made things even more uncomfortable and when we reached the narrow path we missed on the descent we really started to feel it. Very narrow and very steep, we see now why this is listed as a “tough” graded walk. Eventually we made it back to Tansen.
An exhausting, yet really enjoyable walk for the most part. Much to our amazement our legs felt ok the next day.Looking good for our next extended trek??
Another bus journey to Pokhara awaits..
Hills around Tansen.
Buddhist Shrine Tansen
The walk to Ranighat.
It's a steep descent to the Valley below.
Views.
Terraced fields near Aule ( small village about 4 km into the walk )
Aule village huts ( you can even get a cold drink here ! )
Further down the Valley.
Why is Linda crossing the stream over boulders when there are all those lovely bridges to use ??
One reason maybe?
Possibly a second reason ! 
More views.
More Huts.
More Terraces.
What is it? A leaf ? no it's a butterfly, honest look closely and you see its legs. Pretty good camouflage I would say.
Further down the Valley.
Terraces being ploughed.
Getting close to our destination.
The Valley.
The Village of Ranighat, yes that's all of it...
Ranighat Palace ruins.
Views from the Palace.
Would have looked quite impressive a few years back.
View from the Palace terrace.
Windows and graffiti.
The village and bridge.
Ranighat Palace ruin.
Another bridge.
And now the long walk back......... Next blog Pokhara, if we get there that is !
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