Major city · Nepal
Gorkha
Spend a half‑day at Gorkha Durbar and Manakamana cable car, stay one night in a budget lodge; total 1 day ½ night.
Gorkha is a historic hill town in the Annapurna region, about 4 h by road from Kathmandu. Its main draws are the 16th‑century Gorkha Durbar, the Manakamana Temple cable‑car ride, and nearby forts such as Liglig Kot. A short visit (half‑day) plus an overnight stay lets you see the sights without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airports
- KTM · PKR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gorkha100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gorkha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyGorkha is generally safe for tourists; typical risks are road traffic and occasional landslides during monsoon.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 4 h road to Gorkha).
- Getting aroundRoad: regular bus from Kathmandu (4 h) or micro‑bus (faster, less crowded).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)Rs 30–50
- Budget bedBudget lodge room (double), a night, per roomNPR 1,200
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge room (double), a night, per roomNPR 1,800
- High-end bedBudget lodge room (double), a night, per roomNPR 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,500 · Mid NPR 2,500 · High NPR 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 4 h road to Gorkha) · PKR Pokhara Airport (Domestic flights, about 3 h road to Gorkha)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gorkha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road: regular bus from Kathmandu (4 h) or micro‑bus (faster, less crowded). Taxis can be hired from Kathmandu or Pokhara for a direct ride. Within town walk or local taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pokhara
goDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus or micro‑bus from Gorkha, about 3 h
Lake views and further trekking options.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Bisauni
Budget lodge in Gorkha Bazaar, basic rooms, en‑suite bathroom.
Hotel Prince
Budget lodge, TV and telephone in rooms.
Hotel Old Capital
Budget lodge, central location.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 2,000–2,800 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 3,500–4,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget lodge room (double)1 × 1 night × NPR 1,800 | NPR 1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 2,500 | NPR 5,000 |
| Micro‑bus Kathmandu → Gorkha (one way)2 × NPR 800 · check | NPR 1,600 |
| Manakamana cable‑car round‑trip2 × NPR 1,200 · check | NPR 2,400 |
| eSIM, 1 week data2 × NPR 2,500 · check | NPR 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,580 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 8,690 per person per day, bed included | NPR 17,380 |
Typical price per night in 2026.
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and long‑distance bus passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | Rs 30–50 |
| Dal‑bhat (meal) | Rs 80–150 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | Rs 20–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses can be crowded; book a micro‑bus for comfort.
- Cable‑car tickets for Manakamana may sell out during festivals – check availability.
- Road conditions can be affected by landslides in monsoon season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; other embassies in Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Gorkha, bus: about Rs 800 per person, 4 h (check)
- Manakamana cable‑car round‑trip: about Rs 1,200 per person (check)
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- के म कार्डले तिर्न सक्छु? — Can I pay by card? (ke ma cardle tirna sakchu?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gorkha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for a full Manakamana cable‑car round‑trip and short hike around the temple.
- Combine with a Liglig Kot hike (≈2 h walk) for active visitors.
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