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Gandaki Zone

गण्डकी अञ्चल

Former administrative zone of Nepal

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Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल) was one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It was named Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraundi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara served as its regional and zonal headquarter. It was also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.

Quick facts

Type
zone of Nepal, former administrative territorial entity wd
Located in
Western Development Region (development region of Nepal) wd
Area
12,275 km² wd

About

The Gandaki Zone was home to multiple cultures which are unique in themselves. Some, like the Magar and Gurung, have attained fame much like the Gurkha people.

Places in Gandaki Zone

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Questions

Where is Gandaki Zone located?
Gandaki Zone is located in Western Development Region, Nepal.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Gandaki Zone · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): गण्डकी अञ्चल · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q9133 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Gandaki districts.png by The original uploader was Rarelibra at English Wikipedia. (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Gandaki Zone". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/gandaki-zone. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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