Gorkha: A Symbol of Unity & Beauty

Friends! Do you have any special wish or dream? Go to the temple of Manakamana in Gorkha and pray to the Goddess. She will make your dream come true. The cable car service from Cheres to Manakamana not only entertains us, but also gives us a lot of excitement and pleasure.
Gorkha, the ancestral home of the Shah dynasty, is situated at a distance of 131 kilometers to the west of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, at an altitude of 1135 meters. Scholars believe that the district is named after the Hindu deity Gorakhnath. According to another source, the district had many kharkas or grasslands and the name Gokha developed as a corrupted form of kharka.
The total area of the district is 3610 square kilometers. The total population, according to the National Census 2001 AD, is 2,88,134 consisting of 1,34,407 males and 1,53,727 females. In this district sourrounded by Dhading in the east Tanahun to the south, Manang and Mustang to the west, and Tibet to the north, there are 66 village development committees and one municipality.
The old Royal Palace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah is situated on the top of a hill some thirty minutes walk from the main town. The Gorkha Durbar is visible from all around amidst the panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the Manaslu range. The small town of Gorkha is famous as the original place of the Gorkha soldiers, known throughout the world for their bravery.
The Gurung and Ghale settlements in the northern part of the district really draw the attention of the tourists. Every year, a large number of domestic and foreign tourists visit the district to view its beauty, study its history, and express their wishes to Goddess Manakamana.
The district has been blessed by nature with fertile soil and very friendly environment for the growth of fruits and vegetables. The oranges of Gorkha are world-famous.