Gandaki Province, Nepal
Baglung Travel Guide
A Kaligandaki hill town in Nepal's western hills, famed for the Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Temple, long suspension bridges over the gorge, and as the gateway to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and the Guerrilla Trek.
Baglung is a Kaligandaki hill town and the headquarters of Baglung district, perched above the river gorge in Nepal's western hills at around 1,000 metres. A historic crossroads of trade and pilgrimage in Gandaki Province, it is a town of temples, terraced ridges and long pedestrian bridges — and the main gateway to the wild country of Dhorpatan to the west.
The town's spiritual heart is the Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Temple, a major Shakti shrine in a grove of old trees that draws pilgrims from across the region, especially during Dashain. Below town, the deep Kaligandaki river carves its gorge, crossed by the long Baglung–Parbat suspension bridge — one of several high foot-bridges that have made this stretch of river a magnet for Nepal's suspension bridges enthusiasts.
For wider views, short climbs lead to hilltop shrines and ridges such as Panchakot, where clear mornings reveal Dhaulagiri rising to the north. Browse the wider set of temples of Baglung, then head out for paragliding and short hikes around the town's ridges. Westward, Baglung is the launch point for the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and the Guerrilla Trek, threading through the Galkot and Burtibang hill country.
An easy detour from Pokhara on the road toward Mustang and Muktinath, Baglung earns a place among Nepal's quieter best places to visit. Start with the best things to do in Baglung, then sort the practicalities with our guides to where to stay, how to get there and the best time to visit.
Where to stay in Baglung
Sights & attractions in Baglung
Adventure in Baglung
Trekking & treks in Baglung
What to do in Baglung
Getting around in Baglung
Plan your trip in Baglung
Frequently asked questions
Is Baglung worth visiting?+
Yes — Baglung is an atmospheric Kaligandaki hill town known for the revered Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Temple, long pedestrian suspension bridges over the river gorge, and short hilltop hikes with Dhaulagiri views. It also serves as the main gateway to the remote Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve and the Guerrilla Trek.
Where is Baglung?+
Baglung is the headquarters of Baglung district in Gandaki Province, set above the Kaligandaki river in Nepal's western hills at around 1,000 metres. It lies west of Pokhara along the highway toward Beni and Jomsom, making it an easy add-on to an Annapurna-region trip.
What is Baglung famous for?+
Baglung is famous for the Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Temple, a major Shakti shrine, and for its long suspension bridges spanning the Kaligandaki gorge. It is also the launch point for journeys into the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal's only hunting reserve, and the Galkot and Burtibang hill country.
How many days do you need in Baglung?+
One to two days suit most visitors. A day covers the Kalika temple, a riverside suspension bridge and a short hilltop walk, with a second day for paragliding, a hike out to Panchakot, or starting the long journey toward Dhorpatan and the Guerrilla Trek.
How do you get to Baglung?+
Most travellers reach Baglung by bus or private vehicle from Pokhara, around three to four hours west along the highway toward Beni. Baglung also sits on the road route to Jomsom and Muktinath, so it slots neatly into an Annapurna-region itinerary.