Hairpin roads
The approach roads climb the ridge in tight switchbacks. They form the most dramatic curves on the map and trace the steepness of the hill.
Minimalist map poster · Nepal
Tānsen Map Poster & Print
27.8666° N / 83.5459° E
A Newar hill town on a steep ridge, its lanes zigzagging down slopes above the valleys of Palpa
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Tānsen in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Tānsen, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Tānsen at home
The map
About this Tānsen map poster
Tānsen, the centre of Palpa District, sits high on a ridge of the Mahabharat range in western Nepal. The terrain shapes everything on the map. Roads switchback up the hillside in tight hairpins, the old town packs itself onto the slope in steep, narrow lanes, and the built-up area thins quickly where the ground drops into the valleys below.
The town has a strong Newar heritage visible in its brick houses, temples and the old palace square, Tansen Durbar. It is also known across Nepal for Palpali dhaka, a woven cloth used for the traditional topi cap. Down in the Kali Gandaki valley, the palace of Rani Mahal stands by the river.
A Tānsen map poster turns all that height into line. Curves stack up where the road climbs, lanes fold into one another, and the result feels closer to a contour drawing than a flat street plan.
- Population
- 24,000
- Coordinates
- 27.8666° N / 83.5459° E
- Elevation
- 1160 m
- Time zone
- Kathmandu
- Region
- Tānsen, Nepal
Old town lanes
Narrow stepped streets run around the durbar square. The historic core stands out as a dense, irregular knot.
Ridge and valleys
Settlement follows the ridgeline and ends where slopes fall away. The empty space around the town reveals the shape of the hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Tānsen
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Tānsen
A map that means something
Tānsen is a fine choice for travellers who walked its steep lanes, trekkers passing through Palpa, and Nepali families from the region. The winding roads give the poster a graceful, almost hand-drawn movement.
Personalise the title, a subtitle such as a trip date, and the coordinates line. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the HD files for $9 or order a print, with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Tānsen posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Tānsen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Tānsen poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Tānsen poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Tānsen poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Tānsen poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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