Uncover the fascinating history of Manakamana Temple and enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top. Experience panoramic views, interact with local people, and savor delicious local food.
Uncover the fascinating history of Manakamana Temple and enjoy a scenic cable car ride to the top. Experience panoramic views, interact with local people, and savor delicious local food.
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Manakamana Temple - The legend of the Manakamana Temple, dedicated to the Manakamana Goddess, dates back to the 17th century during the reign of the Gorkha king, Ram Shah.
Manakamana by cable car:
The service operates from Kurintar directly to the Manakamana Temple. The cable car covers a distance of 2.8 kilometers in approximately 10 minutes.
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- Manakamana Temple - The legend of the Manakamana Temple, dedicated to the Manakamana Goddess, dates back to the 17th century during the reign of the Gorkha king, Ram Shah.
Manakamana by cable car:
The service operates from Kurintar directly to the Manakamana Temple. The cable car covers a distance of 2.8 kilometers in approximately 10 minutes.
In the past, reaching the Manakamana Temple required a long and challenging trek of about 3 to 4 hours. Nowadays, most people prefer to travel both ways by cable car.
Itinerary:
Early in the morning, the journey begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Kurintar, which takes about 4 hours. Upon arrival at the Kurintar cable car station, visitors ride to the Manakamana Temple for a brief visit. There will be a few hours to explore the area and visit the temple for worship. Later, the cable car is taken again to descend. Once back down, the driver will pick up the group for the return drive to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at a hotel.
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Lunch
- All necessary permits
- Cable car ticket
- Ground transport in comfortable private vehicle
- All government taxes
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Lunch
- All necessary permits
- Cable car ticket
- Ground transport in comfortable private vehicle
- All government taxes
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation
Highlights
- Manakamana Temple
- Cable Car
- Panoramic Views
- Local People
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Local Food
The legend of Manakamana Temple traces back to the 17th century during the reign of Gorkha King Ram Shah. It is believed that his queen had divine powers, known only to her devotee, Lakhan Thapa. One day, the king saw his queen in the form of a…
Highlights
- Manakamana Temple
- Cable Car
- Panoramic Views
- Local People
- Local Food
The legend of Manakamana Temple traces back to the 17th century during the reign of Gorkha King Ram Shah. It is believed that his queen had divine powers, known only to her devotee, Lakhan Thapa. One day, the king saw his queen in the form of a Goddess and Lakhan Thapa as a lion. After he shared this vision with his queen, the king mysteriously passed away. Following the customs of that era, the queen performed SATI, a ritual immolation, on her husband’s funeral pyre.
The service runs from Kurintar directly to Manakamana Temple. The cable car covers a distance of 2.8 kilometers in approximately 10 minutes. It typically operates during the day from 9 am to 5 pm, with a lunch break from 12 noon to 1:30 pm.
- Recommended for All
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
