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Gorkha District: Culture & Travel Guide
Explore Gorkha District: geography, communities, heritage, food, trekking routes, best time to visit and practical details.
The cradle of modern Nepal — the Shah dynasty's hill capital — rising to Manaslu and the Ganesh Himal.
People and communities
Gurung and Magar communities are numerous, with Chhetri, Brahmin, Newar, Tamang, Kumal and Dalit communities.
History
From this hill fort Prithvi Narayan Shah set out in the 1740s to unify the dozens of hill states into one kingdom; Gorkha soldiers' reputation dates from these same campaigns.
Culture and traditions
Food and agriculture
Best time to visit
Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr.
Places and heritage
- Gorkha Durbar
- Gorakhnath Cave