Myagdi is historically important place in the country .It was under the Parbat state before the unification of Kingdom. Beni Bazaar was the winter capital of Pasrbat State and summer headquarter was in Dholthana. The Parbat state, a powerful member of the Chaubise region in that period and Bam Malls were Rulers. They ruled about 300 years over the state. Before then, Thapa chhetry ruled up to 15th century since 12 century. Takum was previous headquarter of the rulers. Magars were leaders (as king) in early time before 12 century. Being long history and important historical heritage, it might be destination of historical tourism.
Takam Takam is important historical place in the district. It is 37km far West from Beni Bazar. It was the first capital of Parbate King, Dimbabam Malla and whole period of Thapa Chhetri rulers who ruled for 300 years. After the victory of Bam Malla, the capital was shifted to Dolthana during the reign of Dimba Bam Malla.
Takam is a beautiful village with attractive landscape. It is ancient settlement of mixed community of all tribes, Brahmin, Chhetri, Damai, Kami, Sarki, Magar, Gurung, Thakali, Chhantyal etc. Main inhabitants are Brahmin and Chhetri. It lies on the way of Dhaulagiri base camp and Dhorpatan Trek.
Takam is called a historically important place. War weapons of medieval time and ancient war trench can be still found in that area. Takam Kot is archaeologically and religiously important place.
Dholthana Dholtana was the capital of Parbat State up to last time of the state. It is located 5 km northwest from Beni Bazar. There was a previous palace of Prabate King in Dadhekot near Dhloltana. The remains of that palace can be still found. Jagannath Mandir, Gajane, Pulaashram are neighboring places of Dolthana.
Beni Bazar Beni was winter capital of Parbate State until the end of Parbate State. It was used as absolute administrative centre. It was trading centre of this region. Some religious temples and monuments were established during the Malla period and are still in existence. Beni kot is main sign of the state. There are traditional weapons such as Dhal, Tarbar, Bhala, Barsa, Khunda, Top etc. Shibalaya Temple, Laxmi Nayan Temple, Maharanisthan were built then.
Beni now is the district headquarters of Myagdi district. It is main trading centre and gateway to whole district. It is located juntion of the Myagdi and Kali Gandiki River. Beni was the trading point between India and Tibet during Medieval period. Now it is also on the way of Muktinath pilgrimage, Annapurna Trek, Dhaulagiri Base camp trek, Dhorpatan and Dolpa Trek. So it has become the centre point for various destinations of trekking and pilgrimage and it has become the important place itself. |