Gorkha

Nepal’s most famous Gorkha district, untouched town of Nepal! This is religious and historical place in Nepal. At an altitude of 1,145 Gorkha is 20km north of village of Abu Khaireni on the

Prithvi Highway

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Gorkha is the most historical place, the surrounding beauties and lofty Himalayas have their own place which date time immemorial. The Gorkha Village Tour’s main attraction is walking through the rivers, jungles and village. The different ethnic group inhabitance Gorkha is enrich for different culture, traditions, believes which have been following from centuries.On the clear day, you can view a long chain of mountain range including Manaslu Mountain, eighth highest mountain in the worlds. Its beauty is further accentuated by villages on mountain slopes and ridges an spoilt forests, caves lakes, flora, temples and monasteries are found over here. Some of the attracting places are:

Gorkha Durbar:

This historical palace is situated on the top of the fortified hill above the township, about one hour’s walk uphill from the bus station. On the west side of palace is the temple of Goddess Gorakhkali. There is also a famous cave sheltering the statue of Gorakhnath Baba (sage). It is believed that the name of Gorkha was derived from the name of sage,whose blessings inspired King Prithvi Narayan Shah for the unification of Nepal. From the top of the hill above Gorkha palace and from a saddle east of the bazaar, the view of Manaslu and Himchuli is spectacular.

Upallokot:

It is situated at a 20 minute walking distance from Gorkha Palace. There is viewing of platform at an altitude of 1520 metres, in Upallokot from where the spectacular view of Gorkha Palace and silver shining snow-fed peaks can be enjoyed.

Manakamana:

On a beautiful ridge south-east of the township of Gorkha lies the holy temple of Manakamana, the holy goddess of aspirations. It is famous pilgrimage site for Hindus. Manakamana is a four hour walk uphill from Anbu Khaireni on Kathmandu-Pokhara highway.