KATHMANDU, March 19: Former King Gyanendra Shah is set to visit Gorkha this week. He is going there to offer prayers and perform religious rituals.
Former King's Press Secretary, Dr Phani Raj Pathak in a statement on Wednesday announced that former King Shah will visit the Gorakhnath, Gorakhkali, and Manakamana temples to offer prayers this week. The Shah dynasty has a special historical connection to Gorakhnath.
After a month-long stay in Pokhara, former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Kathmandu, where he was welcomed by royalists at Tribhuvan International Airport. Currently, royalists have announced various protests, demanding the restoration of the monarchy.