GORKHA

Gorkha is a scenic hill-town with great historical significance. King Prithivi Narayan Shah, who unified the Kingdom of Nepal during eighteenth century, was born in the township of Gorkha. Situated on a small hillock at an attitude of about 1000m, Gorkha offers panoramic view of snow-fed mountains.Te then small kingdom of Gorkha, founded by king Drabya shah in 1560 A.D. became famous during the dynasty of Ram Shah (1604-1641 A.D.), who earned the reputation of being just to his people. There was a famous proverb in those days which said that one should go to Gorkha if he were looking for justice.In the middle of eighteenth century there were hundreds of small kingdoms and principalities in what is today's Nepal. The great Prithivi Narayan Shah took the mammoth task of unifying Nepal in the eighteenth century. The Gorkha soldiers under his dynamic leadership eventually succeeded in conquering the Kathmandu valley. The capital of greater Nepal was shifted to Kathmandu sine then. But this beautiful township has always remained as the center of attraction for many Nepalise as well as foreign visitors.

Gorkha Durbar

This historical place 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 this sage, whose blessings inspired King Prithivi 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 Himalchuli is spectacular.

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