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Taple
Taple (ताप्ले) was a village development committee in Gorkha District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 4,398 and had 5000 houses in the town Hindu Muslim.[1] Taple VDC is currently merged with Gorkha Municipality and allotted as ward no 01 & 02. Ward no 06 to 09 of Taple VDC is allotted as ward no 01 of Gorkha Municipality whereas 01 to 05 of Taple VDC is allotted to ward no 02 of Gorkha Municipality. Chhapthok (छाप्थोक) is the biggest village of the ward no 01 of Gorkha Municipality.[2] Chhapthok is culturally rich villages in Gorkha, where all the houses belong to the Bhatta family (अलिना भट्ट), reflecting strong unity and deep-rooted traditions. The name "Damgade" is believed to have originated from the practice of burying money ("Dam(दाम)" meaning money and "Gade(गाडे)" meaning buried), while "Chhapthok" is linked to the ancient tradition of stamping goods (छाप+थोक). The area is further enhanced by a nearby helipad that improves accessibility and vibrant orange farms that attract visitors with fresh produce and scenic hillside orchards. This combination of cultural heritage, family unity, and natural beauty makes the region a unique and peaceful destination. References
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