Gorkha , Gandaki
About Gorkha
The Gorkha District, being one of the seventy five districts of Nepal is associated with the name of the legendary Gurkha soldiers. Located about 24km north of Abu Khaireni, Gorkha is famous as the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah who unified the rival kingdoms of Nepal.
There are three fascinating facts related with the naming of Gorkha. One fact associates it to “Gorakshaa” which in Sanskrit means protection of cow making it unholy and illegal to kill a cow in Nepal. Another myth holds that a saint names Gorakhnath appeared first in Gorkha and thus the city was named after him.
The Gorkha District has quite a few places to visit in and around it. The Manakamana Temple situated in this area is the sacred place of Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, the incarnation of Parvati. As the name indicates it is believed that the Goddess bhagwati grants the wishes of all those who visit this shrine to worship her. Another tourist spot is the Gorakhnath. It is located ten meters south of Gorkha Palace and is a holy place for the Brahmins and Chhetris.
The architectural wonder of Gorkha is the Gorakhnath Palace which stands at an altitude on 3281 ft. and requires climbing of around 1700 steps! The rich history of this region can only be experienced after visiting this place.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Gorkha
Manakamana Temple, Nepal, Gandaki
22.3 km from Gorkha - See map
Situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal, Manakamana Temple is one of the sacred places and is four storied. This 17th century temple is...
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Manaslu Circuit, Gandaki
43.2 km from Gorkha - See map
Manaslu Circuit is becoming one of the famous circuits that Nepal has to offer. Earlier it was only Annapurna. The Manasly trek is 14 days trek...
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Tsum Valley, Gandaki
*46.1 km from Gorkha - See map
The Tsum Valley located near Gorkha, Nepal is a sacred Himalayan pilgrimage valley which is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The word...
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Gosaikunda Lake, Bagmati
*48.7 km from Gorkha - See map
The Gosaikunda Lake happens to be sacred place for the Hindus. The origin of this place is associated with the Samudra Manthan mentioned in Hindu...
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Machapuchare, Dhawalagiri
*54.8 km from Gorkha - See map
The Machapuchare literally means “Fish Tail Mountain” which is a majestic peak in the Himalayas. The most exhilarating thing about this place...
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Langtang National Park, Bagmati
*56.3 km from Gorkha - See map
Another gem from the land of Nepal, is the Langtang National Park. The park derives its name from the area of ‘Langtang’ that stretches of the...
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Nar Phu Valley, Dhawalagiri
*57.8 km from Gorkha - See map
The Valle del Naar , also known as Nar Phu Valley is a trek which combines the villages of Nar and Phu. The special thing about this trek is that...
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Annapurna Circuit, Dhawalagiri
*59.2 km from Gorkha - See map
Annapurna Circuit, more popularly known as “Nepal’s classic trek” is one of the most splendid treks in the world. It is located within the...
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Tilicho Lake, Gandaki
*67.3 km from Gorkha - See map
Claimed to be the highest lake in the world, the Tilicho Lake collects the glacial melt of the slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. This...
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Bishazari Tal, Narayani
81.1 km from Gorkha - See map
Ever thought about going on a bird watching expedition? If the answer is yes, then the Bishazari Tal is the place for you. The word ‘Bis’...
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Drakmar, Dhawalagiri
*88.8 km from Gorkha - See map
It’s one of the most dramatic and beautiful spots to campaign. The red cliffs are gorgeous to look at especially during the sunset when the...
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Ghar Gompa, Dhawalagiri
*90.7 km from Gorkha - See map
Ghar Gompa is one of the oldest gompa in the region even older than the oldest gompa in Tibet. Before making your view to this place make sure...
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