Palpa In brief

Geographical Location
Latitude                               27°34' - 27°57'
Longitude                            83°15' - 84°22'
Area                                     1373 sq. km.
Height                                  152 m- 1936m above sea level

District Borders
East                                      Tanahu, Nawalparasi & Syangjha District
West                                     Arghakhanchi & Gulmi District
North                                    Syangjha & Gulmi District
South                                    Rupandehi District

Political Division
State                                      3
Zone                                      Lumbini
District Headquater            Tansen
Municipality                         2 (Tansen & Rampur )
Village Development Committee               60

Climate
Temperature                         Maximum 32 Degree Celsius & Minimum 4 Degree Celsius
Average Rainfall                  1900 milimeter per year

Rivers & Streams
Kaligandaki River, Tinau River, Ridi Khola, Aarung Khola, Nisdi Khola, Purba Khola, Angaha Khola, Sardewa Khola, Kachal Khola, Jhumsa Khola, Dobhan Khola, Kusum Khola, Barangdi Khola, Kurung Khola.

Lakes & Ponds
Satyawati Lake ( Koldanda VDC), Parvas or Lotus Lake( Tansen Municipality), sita Pond ( Darchha VDC)

Caves
Siddhpani Cave (Baughagumba VDC), Hattilek Cave(Siluwa, Ringneraha VDC), Jure Cave(sahalkot VDC), Siddha Cave (Golden Cave- Ramdi), Siddha Cave (Heklang VDC)

Tourist Attractions
White Water Rafting in Kaligandaki River,  Hand Gliding, Short & Long Treks, Festival & Culture Tours, Homestay, Agriculture Tour in MadanPokhara VDC