Baglung Bazar is situated on a plateau overlooking the Kali Gandaki gorge directly south of the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range.

Pilgrims from India and rest of Nepal traveling to Muktinath and traders seeking to barter grains from the south with salt from Tibet frequented a trade route along the banks of Kaligandaki river since ancient times.

However, owing to its location high above the banks of Kaligandaki river and the trade route few actually ventured into the area that is Baglung Bazar today.

First confirmed history of settlement in Baglung is found during the reign of King Pratapi Narayan of Parbat (later Galkot) Kingdom in the early 16th century.

As the wedding procession reached Baglung, following a dream, the king decided to establish goddess Kalika brought from Palpa at the site.

Three hundred years later, following annexation of the Parbat kingdom by Gorkha, Newar traders from Bhaktapur arrived in Baglung and established permanent trading houses and market.

During this era Baglung was also proclaimed as a "choti gauda" or district headquarters and official judicial, military, mint and taxation offices were established.

After establishment of the current district and zonal system Baglung retained its status as headquarters serving the area.

Tracks have been opened for Kaligandaki corridor highway connecting Tibet to the north via Mustang and border towns in the south.

Hari Bahadur Khadka memorial road connects Baglung with Kushmi Sera in the south and also provides access to Balewa airport.

Another important road network connecting Gulmi district in the south originates in Baglung Bazar and passes via Sigana, Gaja and Bareng.

Recently under initiative of late member of parliament Hari Bahadur Khadka a road network connecting Baglung Bazar with Bihu that passes through settlements higher in the northern flanks of Kathe Khola valley has been completed.

In addition to major highways several narrow seasonal dirt roads connect the town with adjoining rural areas.

Baglung airport (code: BGL), in Balewa, is located 12 km to the south of the town across the valley from Kusma.

However, the adjoining Kali Gandaki river offers some of the best white-water rafting in Nepal and attracts a decent number of thrill seekers every year.

[5] In terms of ethnicity/caste, 31.6% were Hill Brahmin, 24.6% Chhetri, 15.5% Magar, 10.4% Sarki, 5.1% Kami, 4.7% Damai/Dholi, 3.5% Newar, 1.3% Thakuri, 0.6% Musalman, 0.3% Chhantyal, 0.3% Majhi, 0.3% Tamang, 0.2% Gurung, 0.2% Thakali, 0.1% other Dalit, 0.1% Gaine, 0.1% Kumal, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.1% Sonar, 0.1% Teli, 0.1% Tharu and 0.2% others.

[9] Hari Khadka Trauma Centre at Dhaulagiri Zonal Hospital is a designated center for immediate care, one of only three in nation, that has recently come into operation.

Many small and medium scale transportation companies provide bus, jeep and freight services to adjoining rural communities and to the major cities in the nation.

The town is bustling with many grocery stores, newsstands, repair shops, tailors, beauty parlors, clothing and electronics outlets.

Recent surge in interest in the hunting reserve, Putha himalaya range, round Dhaulagiri trekking and "Guerrilla trek" have once again placed Baglung on tourist maps.

Most famous of all religious sites in Baglung, is the Kaliaka Bhagawati Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims each year.

Panchakot is being developed under patronage of Shree Muktinath Baba Kamalnayanacharya as a center for pilgrimage and religious education.

Balaji temple Kundule, Gaurighat, Niraheghat, Khaniyaghat, Malika and Maikuti are other sites visited by pilgrims.