The Gulmi District is renowned for coffee farming. Ruru, now also known as Ridi, is a market center where many temples are situated. Maghe Sankranti and other festivals are celebrated here and are popular among both tourists and locals. Landmarks include Dhurkot’s Bichitra Cave; Resunga, with its rich biodiversity and historic value; along with the religious and historical sites Gyawa Kshetra, Charpala, Musikot, Isma, Wami Taksar and Purtighat. The district government offices are in Tamghas, a small town and the only municipality of Gulmi, situated at the bottom of two hills Resunga and Arjut. There are only 75 VDCs along with one Municipality: Resunga. Gulmi is rich with natural resources such as cobalt as well as naturally beautiful views that favour tourism.