The short answer
The Manakamana temple is believed to grant wishes. A cable car lifts visitors from the Prithvi Highway to the hilltop shrine in about ten minutes, so it is among the easiest pilgrimages in Nepal.
Key facts
- Wishes
- Pilgrims offer coconuts and sacrificial offerings, depending on tradition
- Access
- Cable car from Kurintar
- Time
- Half day
- Pairs with
- Chitwan, Pokhara
Insider tip
Queues form on weekends and festival days; go on a weekday morning for a quicker visit.
Avoid this
Do not assume the cable car runs every day in strong wind or maintenance.
Related questions
Can I walk up?
Yes, by a trail of several hours.
Is it good for seniors?
Yes, because the cable car saves the climb.
Quick trip match
Plan your Nepal trip in 60 seconds
Answer four short questions. We show trips that fit, and a planner can send a route and price. Free, no payment.
Trips that match this guide
Keep reading
More guides to explore
- Stupas and ShrinesLesser-known stupas, caves and shrines with visit tips.
- LumbiniDays, access from Nepal and India, sights and season.
- JanakpurWhy go, days needed, access and Vivah Panchami.
- Mustang and MuktinathRoutes, temple, stays, season, altitude, cash and the Mustang villages.
- All Nepal guidesBrowse every place and theme.
