Gorkha Kalika Temple — Attraction in Gorkha

Gorkha is 124 km west from Kathmandu. It takes about 5-6 hours by bus. The trip to Gorkha from Kathmandu is full of scenic beauty alongside the Trishuli, Marshyangdi and Daraundi River.  Gorkha is the ancient seat of shah dynasty. Gorkha is the birthplace of late king Prithivi Narayan Shah (born in 1723), who unified small territories into strong nation. It is because of Gorkha that Nepali soldier inherited their name as Gorkhalis. The artistic, majestic, fort, a palace, and the temple perched high on the top of the hill around 1000 feet above the Gorkha Bazaar, the Gorkha palace is the major attraction in Gorkha. The palace complex offers attractive views of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Himchuli, Lamjung Himal and other peaks in the north and lush green valley in the south.

About 1700 steps lead you to the top of the hill.On the south west side of the palace is the temple of Goddess Gorakhkali, which was built in the reign of king Ram Shah. There is also a mausoleum of Guru Gorakhnath Baba (sage). It is believed that the name of Gorkha was derived from the name of this sage, whose blessings inspired King Prithivi Narayan Shah for the unification of Nepal. The temple of Gorakhnath is another...

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Gorkha Kalika Temple, located in Gorkha, Nepal, is a significant spiritual destination that carries immense historical and religious importance. My visit to the temple was a profound and enriching experience.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, also known as Kalika, and is a revered place for Hindu devotees. The temple’s location offers a beautiful scenic view of the Mt.Manaslu, Annapurna, and Langtang range.

One of the unique aspects of the temple is its consecrated space. You can make offerings but cannot go close to the deity. The door to the deity is always covered by a cloth, adding to the mystery and reverence of the place. During non-busy hours, there is space to sit and meditate.

However, the temple was affected by the devastating earthquake and its aftershocks, which resulted in its current dilapidated condition. Despite this, the faith among the devotees hasn’t shaken.

Overall, Gorkha Kalika Temple offers a spiritual retreat for those seeking peace and solace. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Nepal and Hindu...

This place is famous because of modern Nepal founder also first Shah Dynasty King Prithvinarayan Shah’s reign was here in mid-18th century. Main attraction for tourists are Gorkha Durbar (palace), Kalika Temple, Tallo Durbar (palace museum), and Fort (kot) with superb view of valley and Himalayas including Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. Gorkha is district headquarter with village town known as Gorkha Bazaar.This is old place according to history when King Ram Shah’s reign was in beginning of...