About Gorkha District

Gorkha district is located 140 km northwest of the capital of Nepal. Gorkha district is 120 km from Pokhara, the main city of Nepal, and 64 km from Narayanghat and Chitwan. The land area within the district is 65.2% in the Himalayas, 25.7% in the central hills and 10.1% in the rivers. The latitude of this district is 27 15'-2815 'north and the longitude is 84 27' -8585 'east. Total area: 3610 sq km (345600 ha), environment: 05 centigrade to 27 centigrade. The culture of this district is Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and some Christian. The population of this district is 288134 (134407 males and 153727 females) as per the census of BS. Main Mountains: Manaslu 8163 min. Himachali 7893 min. Ganesh Himal 7429 min. Nyagdi Chuli 7871 min. Buddhist Himal 6672 m. Shringi Himal 7187 m.

The three main rivers are Budhi Gandaki, which originates from the confluence of Larke Gyala Bhanjyang, Daraundi, which originates from Naradkund at Rupinala Bhanjyang at the foot of Baddha Himal, and Chependi, which originates from Dudhkund, southwest of Buddha Himal. The beautiful landscape and rocks created by these rivers have great potential for water tourism in Gorkha district.

Apart from this, the Syarkhola flowing through the Chum valley also merges with Budhigandaki after reaching Sirdiwas. As there are innumerable rapids in Budhigandaki, which joins the Trishulin River at the bottom, adventure water tourism can attract tourists. Glaciers important from a tourist point of view include the Larke Glaceier Samdo and the Pungen Glacier (northeast of Manaslu near Samagaun) overlooking Lake Bhanjyang. There are glaciers etc. up to an altitude of about 2000 meters towards the pass area. Apart from this, Virendra Lake (Samagaun at an altitude of 3640 m), Chosong Lake (Chhekampar at an altitude of 400 m), Kaltal (Prok at an altitude of 3500 m), glacial lakes like Hinang Lake, Naradpokhari, Dudhpokhari and other ponds and Ranipokhari (in the district headquarters). The potential for tourism development has increased. These lakes are also considered important for wildlife observation. Kharkhande Falls (Edge of Budhigandaki river), Liding Naudi Khola Falls (near Lapuvesi) Swayakhola Falls (near Chhetepok monasteries) Chutahakhola Falls (near Prok gaon)

Above Sirdiwas are the old 7 VDCs of Nubri Upatyaka, Kutang area and Chum Upatyaka built by Budhigandaki and Syarkhola The cultural, religious and historical heritage of the new Chumunubri village municipality has enhanced the tourism potential of the Manaslu region. The three Buddhist regions, also known as Kyimolung, Khemajung and Khembulung, were conceived by the famous religious guru Padmasambhava. Of these, Kimolung covers the Manaslu region of Nepal and the most secluded sacred land in western Tibet. Within a radius of about 30 km, the Kimolung area of Faliya, in a clockwise direction, passes through Chhekampar, passes through Filim, Sirdiwas, Dang, Vihi, Prok, Namrung, Lho and Samagaun, and reaches Samdo, entering China's territory of Tibet.

The Manaslu region is considered to be very important in terms of tourism due to its unique Tibetan culture, sacred pilgrimage sites, and monasteries of historical and archeological importance, Chhorten Manis, unique costumes, food and rituals. The importance of this region has also increased as the culture and rituals of this region are in line with the Tibetan culture. In the Manaslu area alone, 79 monasteries, 141 mains, 237 stupas and 304 kanis have been recorded.

Apart from the tropical to naval climate, the two beautiful valleys of the Himalayas, the Nubri and Chum valleys and the perimeter of the valley have added to the tourist attraction of Gorkha district. Covered with White Mountains and bordering the Tibetan Plateau, these two valleys are important for their biodiversity and culture. The snow chains and peaks around the beautiful Nubri and Chum valleys are as follows.

1. North: Larke Himal/Himlung (7123 m) Manaslu North (7154 m) Nike Chuli
2. East: Ganesh Himal (7429 m) Shringi Himal (7187 m)
3. South: Himal Chuli (7895 m) Buddhist Himal (6672 m)
4. West: Manaslu Himal (8163 m) Naghijuli Peak-29 (7871 m)

A district hospital is in Gorkha, the Province hospital in Amppipal is serve the people. The small health centers in many village development committees (VDCs) are without Auxiliary Health Workers (AHWs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs). So, people seeking emergency health assistance have to travel a long distance to the district headquarters or Kathmandu or end up dying because of lack of treatment. Many people still believe in Dhami and Jhakri and are against taking medicine or going to the hospital for the treatment. An NGO, PHASE Nepal provides many health care facilities and training programs to three VDCs: Sirdibas, Bihi/Prok and Chumchet. Many people residing in these VDCs have benefited from the program.