Gorkha

Gorkha Bazar is the district headquarters of Gorkha district at a distance of 143 kilometers from Kathmandu and 115 kilometers from Pokhara. Nepal was divided into small states 240 years ago but Gorkha was one of them. King Prithivi Narayan Shah, the founder of Shah Dynasty unified Nepal into one kingdom. His Gorkha palace resides on the top of a hill at an altitude of 1000 meters. Visit the Gorkha palace here to begin your sightseeing of the region.Climb the palace steps from the bottom of the hill, all the way to the top, climbing about one thousand seven hundred steps (1700), in about two hours. That's some hiking to do! If you get tired sit down on a step or think how much easier the trip down will be! You will be glad you got to the top. On a clear sky day, you can view Himalayan range including spectacular view of Manaslu and Himalchuli Mountains, and panoramic views of the valleys. Gorkha is also the home of Gurkhas- the legendary brave warriors who fought against knives and guns.