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Manakamana Darshan- Day Tour
Kathmandu, Nepal
From 5 hours to 8 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
Highlights
Manakamana Temple
Cable Car
Panoramic Views
Local People
Local Food
Legend of Manakamana Temple, where the Manakamana Goddess dates back to the reign of the Gorkha king Ram Shah during the 17th century. It is believed that his queen possessed divine powers, which only her devotee Lakhan Thapa knew about. One day, the king witnessed his queen in Goddess incarnation, and Lakhan Thapa in the form of a lion. Upon mentioning the revelation to his queen, a mysterious death befell the king. As per the custom of that time, the queen committed SATI (ritual immolation) on her husband’s funeral pyre.
The service is from kurintar, just to Manakamana temple. The cable car rides over the distance of 2.8 kilometers in 10 minutes about. The cable car usually operates during the daytime from 9 am to 5 pm and stops during lunch break from 12 noon to half past one.
Manakamana Temple
Cable Car
Panoramic Views
Local People
Local Food
Legend of Manakamana Temple, where the Manakamana Goddess dates back to the reign of the Gorkha king Ram Shah during the 17th century. It is believed that his queen possessed divine powers, which only her devotee Lakhan Thapa knew about. One day, the king witnessed his queen in Goddess incarnation, and Lakhan Thapa in the form of a lion. Upon mentioning the revelation to his queen, a mysterious death befell the king. As per the custom of that time, the queen committed SATI (ritual immolation) on her husband’s funeral pyre.
The service is from kurintar, just to Manakamana temple. The cable car rides over the distance of 2.8 kilometers in 10 minutes about. The cable car usually operates during the daytime from 9 am to 5 pm and stops during lunch break from 12 noon to half past one.
What's Included?
- Experienced English speaking guide
- All the necessary Permit
- Cable Car Ticket
- Ground transport in comfortable private vehicle
- Lunch
- All the government taxes
What's Not Included?
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Accommodation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Manakamana Temple
Legend of Manakamana Temple, where the Manakamana Goddess dates back to the reign of the Gorkha king Ram Shah during the 17th century. Manakamana by cable car: The service is from kurintar, just to Manakamana temple. The cable car rides over the distance of 2.8 kilometers in 10 minutes about. In earlier times, the only way to reach the Manakamana temple was by a long strenuous trek for about 3 to 4 hours. Now with cable car, mostly peoples are travelling by cable car both way. Itinerary : Early morning we will Drive to KURINTAR FROM KATHMANDU. It is about 4 hours from KATHMANDU . Reach at KURINTAR cable car station and ride to MANAKAMANA TEMPLE for a short visit and back. We will have few hours to see around and mean time we will go to temple to worship. Later, we will take Cable car again to go down.Once we reach down, Driver will collect us and we drive to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Alpine Club of Himalaya.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended for All
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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