The charming valley of Kushma is situated in the lap of nature in the outskirts of Pokhara. It is nestled amongst the tall mountain ranges, aligned with tall cliffs, gushing rivers, and a lush-green environment. But nature is not the only wonder of Kushma, rather it is equally gaining recognition for the adventurous activities that it offers. Spread across a landscape of 93.18 square kilometers, Kushma Municipality was formed including 7 VDCs–Pang, Khurkot, Durlung, Shivalaya, Katuwa Chaupari, Pipaltari, and Pakuwa.
The Kali Gandaki River borders the valley to the west and the Modi river to the east. Kushma Bazaar is the headquarters of Parbat district. In ancient times the valley used to be called ‘Kushumpur’ in Sanskrit as it was abundant in fruits and ‘Kush’, a kind of plant. As the legend goes, it is believed that the goddess Parvati, after her bath at the river, came to Kushumpur to pluck the fruits. She took it to Gupteshwar cave where a meditating Lord Shiva blessed her. Since then, the place is considered sacred for Hindus. In the due course of time, it was commonly called “Kushma”.
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