The ancient town of Tansen is the headquarter of Palpa district. It is located about seven kilometers northwest of Bartung in Siddhartha Highway. Tansen is famous of historical monuments, temples and lively handicraft industry. There are a number of short treks possible around Tansen that takes the trekkers to local sites of scenic and cultural interest. The best short trek from Tansen is probably the circuit to Ranighat, on the banks of River Kali Gandaki. There are basic tea houses at Ranighat and camping on the beach is also possible. Another attractive short trek suitable in the wintertime is to follow the old trade route from Tansen, down to Sisnu Khola and end in Butwal. Another popular trekking route is the Dhorpatan Circuit. Food and accommodation facilities are available at Tansen.