Kusma, Nepal
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Kusma is the headquarter of Parbat District
, one of a district among 75 districts in Nepal
, which lies in the western part of Nepal just about 57 Km away from one of a famous city of Nepal, Pokhara
. Kusma falls under Western Development Region and Dhaoolagiri Zone of Nepal
.It is located at 28°13'60N 83°40'60E at an altitude of 1294 meters. Kusma belongs to Shiwalaya Village Development Committee (VDC) while being in under consideration of the proposal to be recognized as Municipality. Kusma Bazaar is the main attraction of Kusma which seats in the inclined narrow strip on the top of two river's banks, Kaligandaki and Modi
.Kusma has been declared new Municipality by Nepal government in 2011.
It begins from the base of Durlung hill from where it stretches to Chhamahrke toward Baglung
in the North West and to Chuwa
VDC towards Pokhara in the Eastern North. Kusma bazaar's long narrow strip ends towards the South where two rivers Kaligandaki from Northwestern side and Modi from North Eastern side meet each other.From the time of horse and mule transportation Kusma has been an en route between Pokhara and Baglung
. Settlers and shoppers had started to exist in this area from that time while the local farm owners were settling there long before. The ancient time of the area seems been spent in agriculture and local trade. As the new settlers and local traders arrived to use this en route spot for their business slowly the township has been grown to a rural urbanization. After it's been declared the head quarter of Parbat district businesses and settlements in this tiny land has been increased steadily. Recently constructed the highest suspension bridge in the country has been a pride of every Kushmeli people which links Peepaltari VDC and the eastern side of Kushma Bazaar. Kushma is also known in the country as the home of mysterious Gupteswor cave.
Kusma is home to the longest suspension bridge in Nepal. It is 117m high and 334 m long. The bridge joins Kusma to another village Gyadichour on the other side of a deep gorge.Gyadichour is a small village, which is also a birth place of many scientists, doctors, engineers, administrators and politicians. Many people come to Kusma just to walk over the bridge.
Transportation
Kushma Bazaar is linked with the national road network by Pokhara Baglung Highway. Buses are the main way of transportation in Kushma. Some small size automobiles and jeeps are used as of cab services within Kushma Bazar area and some nearby locations. Motorbikes are popular among young Kushmely roadies. Number of private cars in Kushma has bloomed in recent years. The Balewa airport at Balewa of Baglung district
which is just next to Kushma across the Kaligandaki river was closed as the road transportation became popular and cheap. Now re-opening of the airport is under consideration.
Parbat District
Parbat District of 157,826.It is mainly famous for the Gupteshowr Cave, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during Shivaratri. It is also noted for the Dahere Deurali Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during Balachaturdanshai....
, one of a district among 75 districts in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, which lies in the western part of Nepal just about 57 Km away from one of a famous city of Nepal, Pokhara
Pokhara
Pokhara Sub-Metropolitan City is the second largest city of Nepal. Pokhara is city of close to 350,000 inhabitants in central Nepal located at 28.25°N, 83.99°E, which is the centre of the country from east to west or from north to south, 198 km west of Kathmandu or 90 km west of Mugling, and...
. Kusma falls under Western Development Region and Dhaoolagiri Zone of Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
.It is located at 28°13'60N 83°40'60E at an altitude of 1294 meters. Kusma belongs to Shiwalaya Village Development Committee (VDC) while being in under consideration of the proposal to be recognized as Municipality. Kusma Bazaar is the main attraction of Kusma which seats in the inclined narrow strip on the top of two river's banks, Kaligandaki and Modi
Modi
Modi can refer to:* Monochorionic-Diamniotic, a type of twin* Modi , a surname used in India* Móði, one of Thor's sons* Modi Rosenfeld, stand up comedian* Modi script, a historical script used in the Maratha empire...
.Kusma has been declared new Municipality by Nepal government in 2011.
It begins from the base of Durlung hill from where it stretches to Chhamahrke toward Baglung
Baglung
Baglung, is a town in western Nepal, 275 km west of Kathmandu. It is the administrative headquarters of Baglung District and Dhawalagiri Zone. Baglung is a major business, financial, educational, and healthcare center for the people of Kali Gandaki valley....
in the North West and to Chuwa
Chuwa
Chuwa is a village development committee in Parbat District in the Dhawalagiri Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 1319 people living in 299 individual households.-External links:*...
VDC towards Pokhara in the Eastern North. Kusma bazaar's long narrow strip ends towards the South where two rivers Kaligandaki from Northwestern side and Modi from North Eastern side meet each other.From the time of horse and mule transportation Kusma has been an en route between Pokhara and Baglung
Baglung
Baglung, is a town in western Nepal, 275 km west of Kathmandu. It is the administrative headquarters of Baglung District and Dhawalagiri Zone. Baglung is a major business, financial, educational, and healthcare center for the people of Kali Gandaki valley....
. Settlers and shoppers had started to exist in this area from that time while the local farm owners were settling there long before. The ancient time of the area seems been spent in agriculture and local trade. As the new settlers and local traders arrived to use this en route spot for their business slowly the township has been grown to a rural urbanization. After it's been declared the head quarter of Parbat district businesses and settlements in this tiny land has been increased steadily. Recently constructed the highest suspension bridge in the country has been a pride of every Kushmeli people which links Peepaltari VDC and the eastern side of Kushma Bazaar. Kushma is also known in the country as the home of mysterious Gupteswor cave.
Kusma is home to the longest suspension bridge in Nepal. It is 117m high and 334 m long. The bridge joins Kusma to another village Gyadichour on the other side of a deep gorge.Gyadichour is a small village, which is also a birth place of many scientists, doctors, engineers, administrators and politicians. Many people come to Kusma just to walk over the bridge.
Transportation
Kushma Bazaar is linked with the national road network by Pokhara Baglung Highway. Buses are the main way of transportation in Kushma. Some small size automobiles and jeeps are used as of cab services within Kushma Bazar area and some nearby locations. Motorbikes are popular among young Kushmely roadies. Number of private cars in Kushma has bloomed in recent years. The Balewa airport at Balewa of Baglung district
Baglung District
Baglung District, of 268,938.Baglung is surrounded by Parvat, Myagdi, Rukum, Ropla, Pyuthan and Gulmi districts. It looks like Nepal in shape. It has 59 Village Development Committees and one Municipality. It has many rivers and streams and so, many suspension bridges. Baglung is also known as the...
which is just next to Kushma across the Kaligandaki river was closed as the road transportation became popular and cheap. Now re-opening of the airport is under consideration.
See also
- Parbat DistrictParbat DistrictParbat District of 157,826.It is mainly famous for the Gupteshowr Cave, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during Shivaratri. It is also noted for the Dahere Deurali Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during Balachaturdanshai....
- NepalNepalNepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
- patichaur