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The medieval palace complex of Gorkha

Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.

Nepal (Asia and the Pacific)

Date of Submission: 23/05/1996
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)
Category: Cultural
Submission prepared by:
His Majesty's Government of Nepal - Min.of Youth, Sports and Culture. Department of Archaeology
Coordinates:
Gorakhkali Village, Gorkha District, Gandaki Zone, 100 km west of Katmandu.
Ref.: 842

Description

The site is a unique and spectacular hilltop setting. Monuments include the medieval palace, cave of Gorakhnath, Kalika temple and other monuments.