The area has some small towns and some villages in the hills. Khuwa is a product made from evaporated milk that is a specialty of the area. This region is one of the biggest supplier of green vegetables and potato to the capital city, Kathmandu.
Nala is a historical and religious place of Nepal. It is a common religious place for Hindus and Buddhists. It is famous for Seto Machhindraanath (Karuna Mai), Bhagwati Temple, Manakamana Temple, Siddhartha Gumba and Ugrachandi Temple which is unique in having four storeys in the pagoda style.