Manakamana Temple

History/Legend about Manakamana Mandir

The legend of Manakamana varies, but it all revolves around a queen in the middle ages who lived with King Ram Shah of Gorkha during the 17th century. Upon discovering his Queen’s nighttime wanderings, Ram Shah tracked her to a large hall guarded by two massive lions and discovered that she attended an heavenly meeting where she sat at the head.

Then he discovered that she was Durga Bhawani, a divine being, but his personal secretary had already discovered her true identity. According to legend, King Ram Shah became stuck dead when he revealed her identity to the Queen. According to the customs of the day, the Queen pledged to return to Lakhan Thapa Magar, who committed Sati (a tradition in which a wife sits on a funeral pyre with her husband).

According to legend, Dhandhoj Thapa discovered a stone while plowing a field that produced milk and blood when struck. Lakhan Thapa Magar became convinced that this sign was from his late queen when he heard about it. He dedicated his life to serving her, and built a temple in honor of her. In order to continue the tradition of the only Magar priests, the only Magar priests are now serving in their 21st generation.

Bhagawati, a goddess who grants wishes to pilgrims with pure hearts, is the inspiration behind its name. There are many hilltop temples located around the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers, including Manakamana Temple, 1300-meters west of Kathmandu. A clear day offers the chance to see the Annapurna, Himalchuli, and Manaslu peaks from the temple.

In the wake of the 2015 earthquake, the local community secured funds to reconstruct the temple.

About Manakamana Cable Car Ticket Price

Mankamana Darshan (P) Ltd. has been established by the Chitawon Co-E Group, a pioneer in tourism and service. Manakamana Cable Car, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimages in Gorkha, has opened a new way for people to visit the Manakamana Temple. In Chitwan, the temple is easily accessible from Cheres, which is in Icchakamana Rural Muncipality.

On November 24, 1998, Nepal began operating its first commercial cable car service. It is known for its efficiency and performance that the Doppelmayr Group’s Manakamana Darshan ropeway system serves over a million pilgrims each year. Doppelmayr Group installed this technology in the ropeway system.

After the 2015 earthquake, Manakamana Darshan not only provided rides to pilgrims, but also helped transport goods to Manakamana village. As part of the Laxman Babu Memorial Trust, we donated dry food, drinking water, tarpaulins, rice, and medicine to the area. 2% of our cable car ticket sales are used to fund local development programs by Manakamana Gaun Palika (1%), and Darechock Gaun Palika (1%). 

Among Nepal’s tourists and locals alike, cable cars have become a very popular phenomenon in recent years. 125 kilometers west of Kathmandu is the temple of Manakamana, a goddess whose power to fulfill wishes is believed to be able to be reached by a 10-minute cable car ride. On the highway to Pokhara, Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu, is the starting point for cable car rides.

The long arduous trek to the hilltop used to attract millions of pilgrims in the past. It takes 10 minutes flat or less to reach Manakamana temple from Cheres base station. The distance is 2.8 kilometers. Each cargo car can accommodate 600 people per hour with seating capacity for 31 passengers and 3 cargo cars.

List of Manakamana Cable Car Price

• It is determined by the height of the child. Children taller than 3 feet and shorter than 4 feet are eligible for child tickets.
• Senior citizen tickets are available to those over 60 years of age.
• An ID card or proof of age is required for senior citizens and students.
• If the baggage limit is exceeded, the rate per kilogram will increase to NPR 17.
• Without prior notice, rates may change.

Manakamana Cable Car Operation Times

09.00 AM to 1200 NOON and 1330 PM to 1700 PM

Lunch Break: 1200 NOON to 1330 PM

Manakana Tour From Kathmandu Itinerary

Day 1

From Kathmandu, you can take a private transportation / cable car to Kurintar and perform puja – darshan at Manakamana Temple before returning to Kathmandu by cable car. In the afternoon, you can continue your journey to Pokhara for an extension trip or to Chitwan for Jungle Safari activities in Chitwan.

Manakamana Temple as Tourist Destination

In this temple, large numbers of people regularly visit for different reasons, such as celebrating the long life of a couple married together, celebrating the success of students in their studies, or celebrating the success of businessmen.

Trekkers flock here to experience the cable car ride. It is one of the top tourist destinations in Nepal. The view seen from the cable car is breathtaking. It is a popular tourist destination. The hike to Manakamana Temple is beautiful and charming, although it is easily reached by cable cars. It takes about four hours to hike there.

Around the temple area, we can enjoy spectacular views of the Manaslu – Himachali and Annapurna ranges as well as orange fields, forests, local villages, and the Trisuli river.

Manakamana Cafe

Located at the Cable car boarding point, Manakamana Darshan also operates a café known for its quality of food and excellent customer service. It is a popular stop on the way to Pokhara, Chitwon, or Kathmandu for travelers who visit Manakamana Temple.

As well as providing a-la-carte and lunch services, the Café is capable of catering to over 250 people at once. Nepali, Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine are served at the Café a-la-carte, or as buffets. We can pre-order the buffet for a minimum of 15 people. The conference hall is used for corporate events by many companies.

Customers rave about our Momo, Sizzler, Nepali Set Thali, Sandwiches, and Burgers. In addition to the awesome food, we’re located right near the river, which makes it a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When visiting Manakamana, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, such as cycling, hiking, rafting, and picnicking.

Things to do in Manakamana Temple

You can do some extra activities while you’re visiting Manakamana Temple, if you have a few extra hours. These activities are listed below.

Hiking

A lot of hikers have expressed positive feedback about the Manakamana route. Many of them have been hiking there for years. In addition, there are numerous hiking routes, including the famous Gorkha Temple route, Kuringhat via Taklung route, and Straight to Cablecar bottom station route. Mountain ranges, terrains, jungles, and suspension bridges are part of the routes.

The hikers can sample local foods, culture, and organic and seasonal fruits, drinks, and vegetables while passing through the local village area.

Rafting

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan National Park are the most accessible locations for the Trishuli River. It can be a trip that lasts for a variety of durations, depending on your interest and availability of time. For first-time and experienced rafters, this trip has scenic valleys and impressive gorges, exhilarating rapids, as well as easier sections and enough time to enjoy it all.

With powerful rapids and whirlpools, Trishuli River offers a more challenging ride during the monsoon. The Trishuli River is one of the most exciting rafting trips you can take during monsoon, and it is quite possibly the best rafting trip you can take in all of Nepal. There are rarely any rafters around when the river is flowing high and wild, which means there are hardly any rafters around.

Snail’s nose, Teendevi, Monkey rapid, Upset, Surprise, Monsoon, Cotton Pony, Ladies Delight, S-Bend, Highway, Monsoon, Pinball Rapid are just some of the exciting rapids that you can experience. With a great combination of continuous rapids and pleasant calm water during high flows, this makes your fun more challenging.

Cycling

Manakamana is gaining popularity as a destination for cycling enthusiasts. Riders load their bicycles into the cargo car of the cable car and enjoy the view of the hills before returning by bike.

Picnic

A well-maintained garden and a nearby café make these picnic spots popular with visitors. Top and bottom station premises also have picnic spots.

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