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Gandaki province under the Federal Republic of Nepal has its own identity as a result of its natural beauty, organic resources, diverse geography, social and cultural heritages and its self reliant economy. World famous Mount Annapurna and Mount Manaslu are in Gandaki province. The highest lake in the world Tilicho (4,919 m) in Manang district, the world famous Kaligandaki river and its lowest ravine in the world and Myagdi’s Ruptse waterfall also fall in the province.
Known for its natural beauty, Pokhara valley is also known as the tourist capital. The breathtaking Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains appear just a touch away from Pokhara which is surrounded by lush green vegetation. Dhaulagiri (8,167m) Manaslu (8,183m) and Annapurna (8,091m) have all contributed to the scaling up of the province’s identity and tourism sector. The province also has Nepal’s one and only hunting sanctuary Dhorpatan. The province is also home to endangered and close to extinction wildlife such as the Snow Leopard and the Musk Deer. Exotic herbs such as Corydceps sinensis (Yarsagumba, a valuable herb used for different medicinal purposes), Tibetan Garlic (Bhote Lasun), Taxus wallichiana also commonly known as Himalayan Yew and Seabuckthorn are
also found in the province along with the stunning blooming of the red Rhododendrons in Ghorepani and Orchids in the Panchase highlands.
The province also has religious, holy and historical sites. Falling in the mid region of the country Kaski, Lamjung, Tanahu, Gorkha, Reesing, Ghiring, Dhor, Tanahu, Garhaun, Painyu, Bhirkot, Parbat and Nuwakot are part of the province. There are numerous historical sites such as palaces and forts in these places. For example, there is the Kaskikot palace, Paudurkot, Thulakot and Khadgaunkot in Kaski. Similarly, there is the Tanahusur palace, Dhor palace, Reesing, Ghiring and Phurkot in Tanahu district. Sites and destinations in the province such as the ancient town of Lomanthang, early settlements of the Gurung Kwoholasothar, Muktinath a site of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists, Manakamana in Gorkha district a site of religious importance for Hindus. Kalika temple in Baglung, Galeswor Mahadev temple in Myagdi, Pokhara’s Brindabasini temple, Sataun Chandika in Syangja, Dhorbaraha in Tanahu and Gorkha palace in Gorkha are considered to be Nepal’s historical and political epicenter and Lamjung’s Gaunshahar palace all have their religious and historical importance.