Baglun
A regional hub in western Nepal's Gandaki Province, Baglung sits along the Kali Gandaki river and is known for the sacred shaligram stones found on its banks. The town serves as the main centre for business, healthcare, and education across the mid-Kali Gandaki valley, with a compact centre offering cafés and restaurants. It lies at the junction of two major highways connecting Nepal north–south and east–west, with mountains close by.
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- Population23,296
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.4 km5.2 mi
Baglun: quick answers
Where is Baglun?
Baglun is in Nepal, about 92 km57 miles in a straight line from Lumbini.
How do you get to Baglun?
The nearest airport is Baglung (BGL), about 36 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Baglun?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is July, with about 627 mm24.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Baglun?
OpenStreetMap lists 13 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.