Gorkha is a small town yet is arguably the most important historical town of Nepal.

King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the ninth generation paternal ancestor of the present King, acheived his lifelong ambition to unify the independent states of Nepal, he managed this due to the overwhelming effectiveness of his locally recruited troops.

The British term "Gurkha" came from the name Gorkha, which refers to the now famed soldiers of the region.

Gorkha Durbar has a fort, a palace and a temple. From this stunning viewpoint you can experience the Mansalu range and the surrounding valleys.