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Manakamana Temple · route stop

Manakamana is a hilltop temple in Gorkha District, reached from Kurintar by cable car or on foot. The visit can be included on the Pokhara–Kathmandu road day when operating conditions and the day’s timing allow.

Everything worth knowing

A short stop on the Pokhara–Kathmandu route

The cable car operates from Kurintar on the highway between Pokhara and Kathmandu.

The cable car operates from Kurintar on the highway between Pokhara and Kathmandu. Allow time for queues and the onward drive; a temple visit is not guaranteed if the cable car is closed or the transfer is delayed.

Cable-car tickets and any local costs are separate unless listed in the accepted tour quotation.

Plan the visit around the full road day

Confirm the planned departure from Pokhara, expected stop duration and Kathmandu check-in plan before travel.

Confirm the planned departure from Pokhara, expected stop duration and Kathmandu check-in plan before travel. Keep Manakamana as an optional stop if a fixed same-day arrival time is important.

Sources & official guidance

Planning references. Recheck document and operating rules for your travel date.