The short answer
Yes. Manakamana, Manokamna and Manokaman all refer to the hilltop temple of the goddess Bhagwati in Gorkha district, reached by cable car from Kurintar. Pilgrims believe the goddess grants wishes, which is what the name suggests.
The cable car, or ropeway, is the usual way up, and many people combine it with Chitwan or a Pokhara trip on the highway. See the cable car chapter for tips on weather and queues.
Key facts
- Same temple
- Manakamana, Manokamna
- Goddess
- Bhagwati
- Access
- Cable car from Kurintar
- Combine with
- Chitwan, Pokhara
How it works
- Match the nameAll spellings are the same temple.
- Reach KurintarOn the highway.
- Take the cable carCheck the weather.
- Visit the templeFollow local rules.
Insider tip
Go early on weekends and festival days to avoid long queues.
Avoid this
Do not assume the ropeway runs in strong wind or fog; check the day.
Related questions
Where is Manakamana?
In Gorkha district, on the highway between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Is a ropeway the only way?
There is also a walking route, but most pilgrims use the cable car.
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