Gorkha

Gorkha lies in the Gandaki Zone of Nepal's Western Development Region, bordering Tibet. It is surrounded by the districts of Dhading, Tanahu, Lamjung, Manang, and Chitwan. It is the fourth largest of Nepal's 77 districts. The Gorkha Municipality, formerly known as Prithivi Narayan Nagarpalika, as well as the district, spans 3,610 square kilometres, with heights ranging from 228 to 8163 metres and a diverse climate. Gorkha has a total population of 271,061 people, with 150,020 women and 121,041 men living in 66,506 homes. The district is divided into three electoral seats, 13 llakas, and 60 Village Development Committees (VDCs), as well as two municipalities. Gorkha is well-known as the name of famous Gurkha soldiers and has a long history in the establishment of contemporary Nepal. Gorakh Nath and Gorakh Kali temples are also well-known in the area. The primary rivers that stream through Gorkha are the Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli. 

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Gorkha is a picturesque hill town with a long and illustrious history. The township of Gorkha is where King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified the Kingdom of Nepal in the eighteenth century, was born. Gorkha, perched on a little hillside at an elevation of roughly 1000 metres, provides a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains. The minor kingdom of Gorkha, founded by monarch Drabya Shah in 1560 A.D., rose to prominence during the Ram Shah (1604-1641 A.D.) dynasty, which acquired a reputation for being just to his people. In those days, there was a popular proverb that claimed if you wanted justice, you should travel to Gorkha.Gorkha, a six-hour journey from Kathmandu, features a lot of decent hotels and resorts that cater to tourists. Regular buses run to Gorkha from the Gongabhu bus station on Kathmandu's Ring Road.

Gorkha is the name by which Nepali people initially became known around the world (the British called the Nepali soldiers they recruited, Gurkhas). Gorkha was the name of the kingdom where the Shah dynasty came from. Until King Prithvi Narayan Shah launched his invasion of neighbouring states, Nepal was fragmented into hundreds of petty kingdoms. In 1769, he conquered the valley kingdoms and relocated his capital to Kantipur (Kathmandu's previous name). The Shah kings persisted in their efforts to unite Nepal by bringing all of the lesser kingdoms under their control.

Gorkha's main feature is the historic ancient Durbar, the Shah dynasty's original palace, which has been carefully preserved and is a popular tourist site. The palace, which is perched on a hilltop, offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Many trekkers begin the magnificent Manaslu circuit in Gorkha town, where they may see the historic ruins of an old dynasty and learn about the local culture.

Gurungs and Magars, the two primary ethnic groups of Gorkha, have a reputation for courage in both World Wars, gaining Victoria Crosses from the British government. But they only showed their ferocity on the battlefield; in normal conditions, they were a kind people with a reputation for outstanding hospitality. The popular documentary "The Honey Hunters of Nepal," directed by Eric Valli and Diane Summers, was shot in Gorkha, where the locals still collect wild honey.