Manakamana Pilgrimage Guided Day Trip from Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 11 hours
On this day trip, visit the holy Temple of the Goddess Manakamana which lies on a beautiful ridge west of Kathmandu valley. Manakamana is linked with a cable car from the highway which can be reached in 10 minutes from the highway. Explore the area alongside a knowledgeable local guide and make the best of this day tour from Kathmandu.
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On this day trip, visit the holy Temple of the Goddess Manakamana which lies on a beautiful ridge west of Kathmandu valley. Manakamana is linked with a cable car from the highway which can be reached in 10 minutes from the highway. Explore the area alongside a knowledgeable local guide and make the best of this day tour from Kathmandu.
Start your tour with a 3-hour drive to Kurintar. When you arrive in Kurintar, you will be brought to the bottom of the cable car station which is located at an elevation of 258 meters above sea level. From there, take the cable car up to the top of the station, which is at a height of 1302 meters above sea level. Once you arrive at the temple you can look down upon the Trisuli and Marsyangdi rivers and at a distance you’ll see the magnificent Manaslu, Himalchuli and Aannapurna mountains.
Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at Manakamana with a spectacular view of the snow capped mountains and sights of the ancient Manakamana Temple, and then after that head back to Kurintar. Conclude your tour back in your centrally located hotel in Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
7am: Your tour guide and vehicle will meet you at your centrally located hotel.
7:15am: 3-hour drive to Kurintar.
10:15am: Cable car ride at the heart of the kingdom of Himalaya.
10:30am: Lunch at a local restaurant with spectacular views of high snow capped mountains.
11:15am: Sightseeing of the historical and ancient Manakamana Temple and its surroundings. Capture all the beautiful views with your camera or feel free to absorb the unique atmosphere at your own leisure.
2:15pm: Back to Kurintar by cable car
2:30pm: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at Manakamana with a spectacular view of the snow capped mountains and sights of the ancient Manakamana Temple, and then after that head back to Kurintar. Conclude your tour back in your centrally located hotel in Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
7am: Your tour guide and vehicle will meet you at your centrally located hotel.
7:15am: 3-hour drive to Kurintar.
10:15am: Cable car ride at the heart of the kingdom of Himalaya.
10:30am: Lunch at a local restaurant with spectacular views of high snow capped mountains.
11:15am: Sightseeing of the historical and ancient Manakamana Temple and its surroundings. Capture all the beautiful views with your camera or feel free to absorb the unique atmosphere at your own leisure.
2:15pm: Back to Kurintar by cable car
2:30pm: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
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