Manakamana Temple

Gorkha District, Gandaki Province

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About Manakamana Temple

Manakamana Temple is one of Nepal's most visited Hindu temples, dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. Perched on a ridge in the Gorkha district, the temple is believed to fulfill wishes of devotees who make the pilgrimage. Since 1998, a cable car connects the base at Kurintar to the hilltop temple, making it one of Nepal's most accessible pilgrimage sites and offering spectacular views of the Trisuli River valley and Himalayan peaks.

Highlights

Famous wish-fulfilling temple
Scenic cable car ride
Panoramic Himalayan views
Dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati
Easily accessible from Kathmandu-Pokhara highway

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Drive from Kathmandu to Kurintar (about 3.5 hours on Prithvi Highway), then take the cable car (10 min ride).

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