When people hear the name Palpa, many immediately think of Rani Mahal. In 2020, the palace sparked controversy when there was an effort to convert it into a heritage hotel, which can be a topic for a documentary and has also been a popular shooting location for movies.
In 1958, Ganesh Man Maharjan of Palpa acquired a Jacquard machine attached to a handloom that produced dhaka fabric with its distinctive design. By 1968, he successfully established Palpali Dhaka, which has become integrated into the national symbol.