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Gorkha
Gandaki Hills
Climb above the old bazaar into Nepal's history, then stay long enough to see communities beyond the palace ridge.
- Duration
- 3days
- Best seasons
October to April
[PRICE TBC]
What to expect
Before you go
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
- Best time
- October to April
- How to get there
- Reach Gorkha by road from Kathmandu, Pokhara or Bandipur. Village access depends on local roads.
- Best for
- History, local life and a quieter stop.
- Combine with
- Bandipur, Manaslu journeys, Kathmandu or Pokhara.
- Travel well
- Community projects are not attractions. Any visit must be invited, useful and locally led.
Gorkha is tied to the formation of modern Nepal and the Gurkha story. Its palace and temple complex rise above town. Eight Mountains also has a personal connection here through its first free health camp at Darbar Primary School.
What to experience
- Gorkha Durbar
- Old bazaar
- Hill walks
- Local history and community context
Want this in your trip?
Most people add a place like this to a trek rather than travel for it alone. Tell us roughly what you have in mind and we will work out where it fits and how long to give it.