Viewpoint
Resunga
A forested hill above Tamghas, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists, with views across Gulmi to the Himalaya.
Chitwan & Teraiतम्घास
Tamghas
The hill headquarters of Gulmi, set below sacred Resunga and surrounded by coffee and terrace farming.
- Altitude
- -*
- Best months
- Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec
- Type
- Town or village
- District
- Gulmi, Lumbini
- Permit
- None needed
Why go
Tamghas is the headquarters town of Gulmi district in Lumbini Province, a bazaar on a hillside below the sacred forested hill of Resunga. It is a small but busy town of government offices, schools and shops, and the main base for travellers exploring the district.
The town's setting is attractive, with terraced fields falling away below and forest above. Gulmi is known as one of the places where coffee growing took hold in Nepal, and coffee is grown in villages around the district alongside the usual maize, millet and rice.
Visitors usually spend a day or two here, walking up Resunga, visiting nearby villages and perhaps travelling on to Ridi Bazaar on the Kali Gandaki or across to Arghakhanchi. Tamghas sees few foreign tourists, so expect a friendly welcome and simple facilities.
History and culture
Gulmi was one of the small hill principalities of western Nepal before unification and was later incorporated into the Gorkha state. Tamghas developed as the district's administrative centre in the twentieth century.
The population is mainly Brahmin, Chhetri and Magar, and many families have members working abroad, including a long tradition of service in the British and Indian Gurkha regiments. Coffee was introduced to Gulmi in the twentieth century and has since become a source of pride and income for local farmers. Local festivals follow the Hindu calendar, with Dashain and Tihar in autumn the most important, and Magar villages around the district keep their own customs, songs and dances. Visitors who time a trip for these festivals will find the town at its liveliest, though transport is crowded as people travel home.
Things to do in Tamghas
Walk up Resunga
Climb through forest to the temples and viewpoints on the hill above the town.
Visit a coffee farm
Ask locally to visit a farm or cooperative in the coffee-growing villages of Gulmi.
Village walks
Explore terraced farmland and villages on foot around the town.
Weather and the best time to visit Tamghas
Weather in Tamghas
Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Best time to visit
Mar-Apr, Oct-Dec
- Jan
- Feb
- Good month: Mar
- Good month: Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Good month: Oct
- Good month: Nov
- Good month: Dec
- Autumn (Sep-Nov)
- October and November are clear and dry, with the best chance of distant mountain views.
- Winter (Dec-Feb)
- December to February is dry and sunny by day but cold in the early morning and at night, with some haze.
- Spring (Mar-May)
- March to May is warm and green, with rhododendron in the higher forest and increasing haze later in the season.
- Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
- June to September is wet and cloudy, and hill roads are prone to landslides.
Where to stay
HotelsGuesthouses
A few simple hotels and guesthouses in the bazaar.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
Getting there
Tamghas is reached by road from Butwal or Tansen, a long drive through the hills.
Nearest hub: Butwal
- roadBuses and jeeps run from Butwal to Tamghas on winding hill roads.
- roadRoads also link Tamghas with Ridi Bazaar and Tansen, and with Sandhikharka in Arghakhanchi.
Permits and fees
None needed
No permit is needed to visit Tamghas.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-08 against Tamghas, Wikipedia.
Risks and conditions
Seasonal risks around Tamghas
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Landslidesmoderate in a typical yearJun-Sep
Hill roads to Tamghas are prone to landslides and blockages in the monsoon.
Coldlow in a typical yearDec-Feb
Winter mornings and nights are cold in the hills, with fog in the valleys.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
Practical tips
- Bring cash; card payments are uncommon.
- Travel early in the day on hill roads, especially in the monsoon.
- Try locally grown coffee in the bazaar.
Questions about Tamghas
Where is Tamghas?
In Gulmi district, Lumbini Province; it is the district headquarters.
What is Tamghas known for?
Its position below Resunga hill and the coffee-growing villages of Gulmi.
How do I get to Tamghas?
By bus or jeep from Butwal or Tansen through the hills.
Nearby
Temple, monastery or heritage site
Ridi Bazaar
An old riverside pilgrimage town on the Kali Gandaki, famous for its Rishikesh temple and winter fair.
Town or village
Sandhikharka
The quiet hill headquarters of Arghakhanchi district, a base for its temples and old principality sites.
Temple, monastery or heritage site
Supa Deurali Temple
A hilltop goddess temple that is the best-known pilgrimage site in Arghakhanchi.
Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-08. Sources: Tamghas, Wikipedia, Gulmi District, Wikipedia