Jul 22, 2026 5 min read
Ridi Bazaar: Where the Kaligandaki Meets the Sacred Rishikesh Temple
At the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Ridi Khola rivers, Ridi Bazaar in Gulmi district is one of Nepal's sacred bathing sites…
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At the confluence of the Kali Gandaki and Ridi Khola rivers, Ridi Bazaar in Gulmi district is one of Nepal's sacred bathing sites…
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