Manakamana is the name of a Hindu Goddess. It is believed that the Goddess fulfils the wishes of the people. The term ‘mana’ means the ‘heart’ or ‘soul’ and ‘kamana’ means the ‘wish’. Lots of people especially Hindus make an effort to visit the temple for fulfilling their wishes. This temple is at a distance of 105 km from Kathmandu and 100 km from Pokhara. There is a cable car service from the place where vehicle from Kathmandu/ Pokhara stops to the Manakamana Temple. It is also the only cable car service in Nepal. In Manakamana temple the pujari performs daily prayers and ritual behind closed doors by offering eggs, oranges, rice, red powder and strips of cloth to the deities. On completion of the pooja of the shrine by the priest, the turn of the public begins. As this temple is located on a ridge of 1302 meters above sea level, it overlooks the Trisuli and Marshyangdi river valleys and offers breathtaking views of the Manaslu, Himalchuli and Annapurna mountains to the north.

Itinerary

Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu International Airport, meet our officer. He assist you transfer to hotel. If time permits evening visit to Pashupatinath temple and see arati and bhajan. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Bouddha Nath, Budhanilkantha (Jal Narayan) and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: After Breakfast drive to Kurintar by private vehicle. Get ready to reach cable car station.
Visit Manakamana Temple. After darshan move back to cable car station and arrive Kurintar. Then drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel

Day 04: Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport to catch up flight for your onward journey.