Baglung is a municipality in Gandaki Province, in western Nepal, 275 km west of Kathmandu. It is the administrative headquarters of Baglung District. Baglung serves as the major center for business, finance, education, service and healthcare for the people of mid-Kali Gandaki valley.

Geographically, Baglung lies in the mid-hills region, offering panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges, and serves as a gateway for trekking routes toward these peaks and the upper Mustang area. It features notable engineering feats such as some of Nepal’s longest suspension bridges, which facilitate connectivity across deep gorges and support local trade and tourism.

Number of inhabitants: 57 030