The 8,000-metre (26,000 ft) and the mountain Manaslu is clearly visible from much of Dhading, although it is located within the bounds of Gorkha.

The people of the district are primarily Bhramin and Chetri in the south and Tamang and Gurung in the north, with much of the center Newari.

Gurkha route, the birthplace of founder of Nepal King Prithivi Naryan Shah crosses through Dhading.

The main river of the Dhading district is Budi Gandaki which comes from Ganesh Himal and passes through Arughat Bazaar and Salyantar and meets Ankhu khola at Narsingha Dhamm.

There are 25 small rivers, the main being Charoudi, Malekhu, Galtukhola, Belkhukhola, Chiraudikhola, Maheshkhola, Aansi, Thopal, Manukhola, Kastekhola, and Mastekhola.

[7] Ethnicity/caste: 22.2% were Tamang, 15.0% Hill Brahmin, 14.6% Chhetri, 9.4% Newar, 8.5% Magar, 5.6% Gurung, 4.8% Sarki, 4.3% Chepang/Praja, 4.2% Kami, 2.5% Damai/Dholi, 2.0% Ghale, 1.4% Kumal, 1.0% Gharti/Bhujel, 1.0% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.9% Thakuri, 0.7% Rai, 0.3% Danuwar, 0.3% Musalman, 0.2% Darai, 0.2% Majhi, 0.1% Brahmu/Baramo, 0.1% Kamar, 0.1% Tharu and 0.2% others.

[8] The people of the district are primarily Brahmin and Chhetri in the south and Ghale, Gurung and Tamang in the north, with much of the center Newari.

Pasupatipati and Krishna mandir covers the district headquarter, Dhading Bensi.

In Dhading, Muktinath Temple is located at Siddhalek Rular Municipality, nearly Kalupanda Marg.