The Gurkhas or Gorkhas (/ ˈɡɜːrkə, ˈɡʊər -/), with the endonym Gorkhali (Nepali: गोर्खाली [ɡoɾkʰaːliː]), are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of North India. [1][2] The Gurkha units consist of Nepali and (in India) Indian Gorkha, Nepali-speaking Indian people.

The Gorkha Kingdom, [b] also known as the Gorkha Confederation [c] or the Gorkha Empire, [d] was a member of the Chaubisi rajya, a confederation of 24 states, located at the intersection of Himalayas and the Indian subcontinent.

About 120 km north west of Kathmandu, Gorkha is a small mid western district in Nepal in today's context but with immense historic significance with a population of around 270 thousands (till early 2020) where majority of people belonging to Thapa, Magar, Gurung, Rai tribes reside.

Gorkha District (Nepali: गोरखा pronounced [ɡoɾkʰaː] ⓘ), a part of Gandaki Province, is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is historically linked with the creation of modern Nepal and the name of the legendary Gorkha soldiers.

Gorkha is a hill that is historically linked to the formation of modern Nepal. It has traditionally been renowned as the land of valiant warriors and the birthplace of Nepal's unifier, King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Gorkha is a portion of Gandaki Pradesh and one of the country's 77 districts.

Gurkha, town, central Nepal. It is located on a hill overlooking the Himalayas. The town is famous for its shrine of Gorakhnath, the patron saint of the region. There is also a temple to the Hindu goddess Bhavani (Devi).

Gorkha is a town in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It became a part of Nepal when King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha (also known as Gurkha) unified the country 250 years ago. Gorkha is connected by all weather road from Kathmandu (4 hours), Birjung (10 hours), Bhairahawa/Sunauli (10 hours) and Pokhara (3 hours). Buses are generally crowded.

Sep 10, 2018 · Gorkha is the birthplace of Prithvi Narayan Shah, who conquered and joined the small states to make one large nation, as well as the home of legendary Gurkhas. Let us know more about this sensational place of Nepal. It won’t be …

Step into the heart of Gorkha and witness the majestic Gorkha Durbar, a symbol of Nepal’s rich history and royal legacy. Explore the intricacies of the palace and learn about the heroic past of the Gorkha warriors who played a pivotal role in Nepal’s unification.

Gorkha, a serene and picturesque town in north-central Nepal, sits around 25 km north of Abu Khaireni. This town, nestled along the slopes of the majestic Himalayas, holds immense historical, cultural, and natural significance.