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Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our representative from Nepalgram Adventure cordially greets you and transfers to hotel. After you get refreshed from jet lag, you can walk around Thamel and explore touristic area. Overnight at Kathmandu
In the 2nd Day, we start trek towards Gorkha Bazaar. On the way, we see Nepal's first martyr LakhanThapa statue and visit his village as well. Here we take lunch and take a short rest. Ahead, we pass several villages, agricultural lands, forests, hills and splendid lanscapes before reaching to GorkhaBazzar. Overnight at the resort.
All total after 6-7 hours walk today, we will be at the gorkha. Rest of the day; explore the town, visit Gorkha museum, Gorkha palace etc. Overnight stay at a manakamana resort in Gorkha.
Kurintar has Cable car station connecting to Manakamana Temple. The Cable car rides over the distance of 2.8kms in 10 minutes more or less. Manakamana is a sacred place of the Hindu goddess Bhagwati, built in 17th century. Manakamana is also believed as a wish fulfilling deity. We visit Manakamana temple and surrounding village. After lunch, we will be back to the Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Today after breakfast, we take you to the cultural world heritage sites of Kathmandu under the guidance of professional city guide. You will see two Buddhist stupas: Swyambhunath and Bouddhanath, one Hindu temple: Pashupatinath and a palace square: Kathmandu Durbar square. Kathmandu Durbar square is popularly known as home of Nepal's living Goddess Kumari. Over there, our guide gives you an account of their origin and religious significances. Overnight in Kathmandu.
At about 3 hours prior to your flight time, we transfer you to the airport to fly your onward destination. Trekking Mart family wishes your best time ahead.
The Gorkha-Manakamana-Kathmandu Tour is a popular tourist route in Nepal that covers three major destinations in the country.
Gorkha is a historic town located in the western part of Nepal, known for its ancient palace, temples, and scenic views.
It is also the birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who unified Nepal in the 18th century. The Gorkha Palace, situated on a hilltop, offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys.
Manakamana is a sacred site located on a hilltop in the Gorkha district, about 12 kilometers from the town of Mugling. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus, who believe that the goddess Manakamana fulfills the wishes of her devotees. The journey to Manakamana involves a cable car ride, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and the Trishuli River.
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers a unique blend of ancient history and modern-day attractions. The city is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the iconic Pashupatinath Temple, the Boudhanath Stupa, and the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu is also known for its lively streets, colorful markets, and diverse food scene.
The Gorkha-Manakamana-Kathmandu tour typically starts from Kathmandu and covers Gorkha and Manakamana before returning to Kathmandu. The tour can be customized to include other nearby destinations, such as Pokhara or Chitwan National Park. The duration of the tour can vary from a few days to a week or more, depending on the itinerary and interests of the travelers.
History of Manakamana Temple
Among the different histories of the Manakamana temple, this is related to the unification of Nepal. The great king Prithivi Narayan Saha attempt to unite the county several times he could not succeed. However, in his dream goddess helped him to unify the nation with several small nations the next morning he began to worship the goddess. Due to Devi Manakamana’s power, Prithivi Narayan Saha successfully unified the country. According to this history, LakhanThapa was an important part of the unification of Nepal. Therefore, after constructing the temple he was the priest of Manakamana. Due to the temple, Gorkha has been the top spot for local and international travelers. You can get an amazing view of the hills and the great Annapurna range. You can get an aerial view of the Gorkha district via the cable car.
How to get to Manakamana Temple ?
The gateway of the Manakamana temple is Kurintar, which is in the middle of Kathmandu and Pokhara. It takes about 3 hours of drive to reach Kurintar from Kathmandu. Kurintar is the place to operate cable cars. This place remains crowded throughout the year. The cable car ride from Kurintar to Manakamana temple takes 10 minutes. The cable car ride is the most thrilling experience. You will be in the middle of the mountains and get an exhilarating aerial view
The length of the cable car ride is 2.8km with the two stations. The cable car is operated from 9 am to 5 pm. If you want to avoid the crowd then you should visit in the early morning. Most people are afraid to go on the ride but the company guarantees 100 percent safety. Manakamana is at the altitude of 1320 km with a delightful view of the entire Gorkha. If you have enough time then you can go river rafting on the Trishuli River. Abulkhairene is another beautiful place to trek in the Manakamana temple. People mostly visit the Manakamana temple during Dashain and Nang Panchami for worshiping the goddess.
Manakamana Cable Car Tour
It is famous for its amazing cable car ride. This is most coward during t month of Shrawan. People from all around the world come to visit Manakamana to fulfill their wishes and pay homages to the goddess. The goddess fulfills the wishes of the devotee pray with their heart so Manakamana is referring as “wish of heart’. Earlier people used to sacrifice goats and chickens in the temple but now this tradition has ended. The cable car goes up and comes down greatly. The high hills add beauty to the tour. People from Kathmandu, Chitwan, Pokhara, and Biratnagar can get the ticket for the cable car from their place. Along with this, if you are traveling with the trekking companies then they will arrange the ticket for our visit to Manakamana.
We offer Kathmandu Tour Package of 2 days sightseeing. Kathmandu is the capital city for the tour and sightseeing because there are many historical, cultural and natural places to see. There are seven UNESCO world Heritage sights in Kathmandu valley. The altitude of Kathmandu is 1400 meters where you find here cool weather so that Kathmandu is the best place for sightseeing and Tour. Kathmandu Valley is suited in the bowl shaped. Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjung and Chandragiri is the main mountains surrounding the valley.
Major Sightseeing Places in Kathmandu Valley
- Swayambhunath
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Hanuman Dhoka
- Kala Bairav
- Museums,
- Durbar Square
- Taleju Temple
- Akash Bhairav Temple
- Kumari House
- Patan Durbar Square
- Patan Museum
- Hiranya Varna Mahavir
- Golden Window
- Mahabouddha Temple
- Golden Temple
- Krishna Temple
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- 55 Window Palace
- Golden Gate
- Lion’s Gate
- Mini Pashupati Temple
- Vatsala Temple
- Nyatapole
- BhairavaNath
- Pashupatinath
- Pashupati Temple
- Bagmati River
- Cremation
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Famous Hindu pilgrimage site manakamana, situated in Gorkha
- Wish fulfilling goddess – an incarnation of Parbati
- Scenic bus drive alongside the Trishuli, and cable car ride over the ridge
- Magar community and local products for shopping
- Kathmandu sightseeing
Cost Includes of Gorkha Manakamana Kathmandu tour
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the tour.
- All transportation charge during tour.
- A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Accommodation during the tour
- Food during the tour
- Entrance fees & permit
Cost Excludes of Gorkha Manakamana Kathmandu tour
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide and driver (Tipping is expected).
Best time for tour in Nepal is autumn (September, October-November) and spring (March, April and May) but whole year is possible short tour around Nepal. You need to be prepared for sudden weather changes while touring. That’s why tour equipment should be chosen carefully before the trip as season.
Kathmandu offers a wide range of accommodation from high all the way to hostel style dorm rooms. High range; Swimming pool, 24 hour generators, 24 hour hot water, cable television, valet, room service, wi-fi, restaurant. Mid range: back-up generator, 24 hour hot water, cable television, wi-fi, restaurant, tour desk, airport pick up. Budget range: back-up battery/generator, solar power water, cable television, shared wifi, restaurant, tour desk, airport pickup. Basic range: solar power water heater, cable television, shared bathroom, wifi, tour desk, airport pickup.
Chitwan offers a wide range of accommodation from high resort to budget hotel or lodge. High resort have all the facilities as 4/5 star hotel such as Swimming pool, 24 hour generators, 24 hour hot water, cable television, valet, room service, wi-fi, restaurant etc. budge range resort /hotel have back-up battery/generator, solar power water, cable television, shared wifi, restaurant, ac room etc.
Lumbini and Pokhara offers accommodation from high range all the way to home style. High range; Swimming pool, 24 hour generators, 24 hour hot water, cable television, valet, room service, wi-fi, restaurant. Mid range: back-up generator, 24 hour hot water, cable television, wi-fi, restaurant, tour desk, airport pick up. Budget range: back-up battery/generator, solar power water, cable television, shared wifi, restaurant, tour desk, airport pickup. Home stay: solar power water heater, cable television, shared bathroom, wifi, eating and sleeping with host family. Tour in others part of Nepal such as Bandipur, Nagarkot, Dhudikhel, Gorkha, Daman, Muktinath, Palpa, Ilam, Janakpur, Kodawari, are budget to 3/4 star facilities.
During a tour you will have breakfast in the same hotel, lunch and dinner will be eaten at one of the tour side restaurants except Chitwan safari tour all meals eaten in same resort or hotel. All Hotels/restaurant of our tour routes have variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup, and have western food on menu. Every Hotel serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat Tarkari (rice, curry and lentil soup). All of them have soft and branded hard drinks, snacks; wine and beer are available. Food safety is always a big concern and we take it very seriously. That is why we have chosen the cleanest and most hygienically kept Hotel for our routes.
• Normal boots
• 2/3 pair of socks
• Hiking pants
• Few T-shirt /short
• Fleece Sweater (if tour in Winter season)
• Wind stopper jacket (if tour in spring)
• Sun Hat (protect from sun)
• Vest /Beanie
• Gloves/mitts (if tour in winter season)
• Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava (if tour in winter)
• Backpack with cover
• Head torch
• Spare batteries & globes (it is possible to buy here too)
• Sunglasses
• Sun block
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Rain coat or Umbrella (if tour in Monsoon)
• Camera & accessories
• Penciled, note books, reading books
Leader / Tour Guides have many years of touring experience all over cultural and historical places in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Most of them have been spending years exploring the country. Our tour guides have certificate from Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM). All our guides speak fluent English and happy to share their deep knowledge of the culture, geography, botanical, festivals, life style of Nepalese with you. We have also different language specking guides as clients’ require. We believe in and follow the idea that it’s not enough to take visitors to special places or special cultures, we need to provide guides who can get people feel involved in what they are experiencing, explain it thoroughly and keep them entertained. They know very well how to facilitate running smooth and safe trip appreciating the beauty of her people and her culture.
Our transportation department provides A/c and non-A/c large, mini coaches, Jeeps, Cars for groups and individual requirements. The chauffeurs and accompanying guides are polite, well behaved, highly experienced and trained. Everyone is well versed with the local areas and communicate in English and other foreign languages.
Land-line and mobile phone services are available in Nepal. Network covers Kathmandu, major cities and towns and most of Nepal, except some rural Himalayan places. Nepal Telecommunications Corporation is the national service supplier. There are also private service suppliers such as Hotels and private communication centers also provide long distance telephone, internet and fax facilities.
Our services are intended to offer quality and value for money, together with a rich, varied and a rewarding experience. We have built our reputation as the best travel agent in the country for the best service provider. Our prices of all the tours are highly competitive and unmatched with any other local tour operators. We operate tour with two different kinds; Full organizes service – you want to be free from all concerns to enjoy this experience to the fullest. Guide and accommodation only – you prefer to eat lunch and dinner yourself but want to benefit from the tour guide’s experience & knowledge, accommodation and transportation.
All bookings are made with Nepalgram adventure Pvt. Ltd. Trip is reference to as Company in booking conditions. To book your holiday you need to send us completed booking (inquiry) form or directly email us with details.
Since a large number of people visit the Manakamana temple every year. The price depends on your get and your nationality. In a single cable car, there is a room of 4 to 6 people at a single time. Since people of all age groups can ride cable care here are the price rate for students, the elderly, and children. The rate of cable cars for people of the same age group is always the same.
For people of age, 60 or above is Nrs 260(one-way) and Nrs 525 (both ways). Age 20 – 59 is Nrs 325 (one-way) and Nrs 675 (both ways). Children of age up to 19 – Nrs 230 (one way) and Nrs 525 (both ways). Students (ID card is compulsory) Nrs 230 (one way) and Nrs 525(both ways).
You will be shocked to know that there are about 200 people completing their cable car ride each hour. You will have to stand in queue for some time. There is a huge crowd in cable car queue during Vacation, holiday and festival. The cable car will run from 9 am to 5 pm each day. In the milled, during 12 Pm the staff have a break for snacks so cable car will not operate for 1 hour. Before going for the tour, you will have to consider these things. The carrier of the cable car moves at a speed of 6 meters per second. Therefore, it takes about 8 to 10 minutes for a carrier to reach the temple.
The cable car company in Manakamana makes sure that all the riders are safe and comfortable. There is no such case of an accident in a cable car. The technology of the carrier is very new and with the facility hydraulic emergency drive for any kind of emergency. In addition to this, sickled and highly trained staff members work in the emergency rescue force of the cable car with digital technology.
Although you can travel Manakamana through the year according to the weather you will have to choose the time:-
• Manakamana Weather in February:
February is the best time for visiting Manakamana. The temperature of Gorkha during February ranges from 41 degrees to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather also becomes fine with the clear view in the sky. You can explore nature more during February as the forest are full of oak trees and a beautiful bird flying all over. Precipitation during February is 87.46 mm. due to the best weather condition the crowd also increase. So if you want to avoid crowds then start your trek early in the morning.
• Manakamana Weather in April-May:
April and May is perfect time temperature-wise. This time of the year is not too and not too cold. If you want to enjoy Manakamana without any temperature problem then you can travel during this month. Acing about the temperature, it ranges from 57 degrees to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Manakamana remains crowded during this month also.
The cheapest way to get from Gorkha to Manakamana is to drive which costs $3 – $6 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Gorkha to Manakamana is to drive. Taking this option will cost $3 – $6 and takes 49 min.
The distance between Gorkha and Manakamana is 11 km. The road distance is 28.1 km.
It takes approximately 49 min to drive 28.1 km from Gorkha to Manakamana.
Yes, the driving distance between Gorkha to Manakamana is 28 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Gorkha to Manakamana.
There are 32+ hotels available in Manakamana. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
There are currently travel restrictions within Nepal.
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
• Face masks are mandatory
• There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
• Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Manakamana is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Manakamana is 2 metres.
More Information About Gorkha Manakamana Kathmandu tour
Gorkha Manakamana Kathmandu tour is a short vacation tour, taking to the historic western part of Nepal including the capital city of Nepalkathmandu. The temple of Manakamana or the wish-fulfilling goddess is situated in the Gorkha district of western Nepal.
Generally Kathmandu, Gorkha and surrounding places experience least seasonal change as compare to the Himalayas and so, it is doable at any time of year. Including UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu, this tour takes you to most historic sites of Gorkha comprising Manakamana temple and Gorkha palace.
Gorkha is 141km west from Kathmandu, birthplace of King Prithvinarayan Shah who founded Nepal. Gorkha palace &Kalika temple is situated on a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalayan beautiful. The Gorkha palace was established in the year 1560, by the legendary King Drabya Shah. From the year 1604 to 1641, the Shah dynasty would become famous and rule over Gorkha.
Today, the reminders of this era stand proudly in the form of the Gorkha Royal Palace, the Gorkha Bazaar and Gorkha Durbar. Prithvi Narayan Shah is known for gathering his Gorkha soldiers and battling to unify all of Nepal by taking control of Kathmandu.
After his amazing victory, in the 18th century, Kathmandu became the capital of Nepal. Gorkha is famous for Gorkhali soldiers who show bravery to British Indian Company too.
Manakamana temple is a well-known temple situated at about 140km from the Kathmandu valley. This temple lies in the Gorkha district. Manakamana is a sacred place, which holds lots of belief in Nepal. The history of Manakamana has been written in many books. Manakamana is the reincarnation of the then queen of Gorkha during the 17th century.
The queen had divine power and only LakhanThapa know this. One day the king of Gorkha also found that his queen was a goddess, after that he suddenly died.
Again, a farmer found a stone in his farm from which milk and blood were poured. The flow stopped when LakhanThapa started worshipping. After that, the site became the foundation of the present Manakamana temple.
Manakamana tour is not just trekking, this tour gives us a chance to know and observe the religious importance. The national and international inside the temple worship the goddess with their full heart. Outside of the temple, many hotels and lodges are promoting the Nepal culture. Visiting the Manakamana temple is a worthy experience.
Manakamana is a place with great potential for promoting and preserving the culture. The view of the mountains, cable car, and the temple itself has been the main attraction of Manakamana Tempe. Many Indian people also believe in visiting Manakamana for fulfilling their wishes.
Hindu people of Nepal and India believe that we should visit the Manakamana temple once in their life. The route to Manakamana is very well constructed and easy to travel. The staircase that leads you to the main temple is very smooth and perfect for all ages people.
Kathmandu tour
Kathmandu tour will take you through the various cultural insights and highlights of Kathmandu city. Kathmandu valley is comprises of three medieval periods of Malla principalities. These three medieval principalities preserves very fierce rivalry and fought several wars but also withstand in building temples, palaces and development of arts and architectures; many of them still exist with all charm and glories and have been listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
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