'''Gorkha''' district lies in western region of Nepal. It become part of Nepal when King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha (also known as Gurkha) unified the country 250 years ago. The District headquarters is Gorkha Bazaar.

Get in

Gorkha headquarter is connected by all weather road from Kathmandu (4 hours), Birjung (10 hours), Bhairahawa/Sunauli(10 hours) and Pokhara (3 hours). Buses are generally crowded. Micro buses are fast and relatively comfortable. Taxi can be hired from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Gorkha.

See

  • '''Gorkha Durbar'''. The fort of King Ram Shah of Gorkha.
  • '''Manakamana Temple'''. The temple can be reached by a cable car running from the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Durga, and receives up to 3,000 visitors daily, which increases to tens of thousands during festival times. The high elevation of the temple also allows fantastic views over the Himalayas.
  • '''Mount Manaslu''' (8,163m). The eighth highest peak in the world.
  • Do

  • '''Dashain'''. The festival in Kathmandu starts only after flowers and holy offerings arrive from Gorkha.
  • '''Cable car'''. Visiting the Manakamana Temple by cable car is one of the major attractions of the region.
  • Buy

    Local handicrafts, garments and locally grown oranges.

    Eat

    Simple local, western and chinese menu restaurant are available in Gorkha Bazaar and Manakamana. Local food stalls are available along the trekking route to Manaslu valley.

    Drink

    There is no restriction for any drink. Local wine, beer and "Raxi"(liquor)are available

    Sleep

    '''Manakamana''' has many budget lodges with facilities such as TV, telephone and attached bathroom.

    Budget

  • '''Hotel Bisauni''', Gorkha Bazaar
  • '''Hotel Prince''', Gorkha Bazaar
  • '''Hotel Old Capital''', Gorkha Bazaar
  • Mid range

    Get out

    Go trekking to Pokhara or go to Kathmandu/Pokhara/Birjunj/Sonauli by bus/micro.