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Gorkha

City in Gandaki, Nepal

Overview

Gorkha is a historic hill town in central Nepal, renowned as the birthplace of the country's unifier, King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Perched on a hillside, it offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas, significant temples, and cultural sites that reflect Nepal's rich heritage.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Gandaki
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
28.27°, 84.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$328
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$160
Cashless
15
English
30
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
11.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
19.9°C
Record Low
-23.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1079 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
PHH
Distance
16 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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