Tanahunsur is a local village in Tanahun District in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. It mainly indicates the hill and the people living over there in the central part of Tanahun. We can still observe approximately 200 years old Sen Dynasty’s old palace area, temples, three canons which are believed to be the birthplace of Prithvi Naryan Shah's mother. There are servers place to see around the village such as temple of Goddess Khadga Kali-symbol of destruction of devils, Gaddi Chautara and Rani Chautara- place to have a rest while walking up and down in the villages, Dhikuri Ghar and Gola Ghar, Tundikhel, hatti bandhne dhunga- stone to tie elephant, Raja ko padhero. The spectacular and eye-catching views of Mt. Annapurna, Macchapuchhre, Lamjung, Manaslu ranges, Liglig Kot, Raginaskot, Mirlungkot, Tamakot, Fertile terraces, stunning views of sunrise and sunset. There are different races of people such as Newar, Magar, Brahmin, Chhetri, Damain, Sarki, Kasain, following different customs, traditions and beliefs.
Asian Hiking Team start Tanahun home stay tour from Kathmandu to Dmauli by tourist bus for 4/5 hours, then take a local bus/Jeep ride to Tanahunsur village 1 and half hour, or you can drive directly from Kathmandu to Tanahusur village by private vehicle 5/6 hours. Tanahusur village accommodation has a facility of local home stay so that the visitors can stay with calm and ease. There is availability of local food like typical Nepali Dal-Bhat, curry and pickle and their tropical Gurung items. After the home stay tour, either you can visit Pokhara or return to Kathmandu.
