Kathmandu, April 12 -- For decades, Tansen has been eclipsed by its two more popular neighbours: Pokhara to the northeast and Lumbini to the southwest. But in the last few years, things have begun to change in this small hill town steeped in history and abundant natural beauty. Tansen is seeing more tourists than ever, and it is now slowly emerging out of the shadows of its neighbours.

Here are six things you should not miss out on in Tansen.

Tansen Durbar

What many might not know about Tansen is that in 2006, a fierce battle was fought between the Nepal Army and the rebel Maoists. In the fighting, the Tansen Durbar, originally built in 1927 by Pratap Shumsher, was destroyed. But the Durbar has now been restored with striking red paint...