Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

Manakamana Pilgrimage with Cable Car Ride Day Trip from Kathmandu

11 Hours Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace
Manakamana Pilgrimage Guided Day Tour from Kathmandu
Experience the beauty of the Manakamana Temple
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the sacred Manakamana Temple on a day trip from Kathmandu
  • 02 Enjoy a scenic cable car ride from Kurintar to the temple ridge
  • 03 Travel with a knowledgeable local guide
  • 04 Take in views of the Himalaya and snow-capped mountains
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience

Visit the sacred Manakamana Temple on a full-day pilgrimage from Kathmandu, combining spiritual discovery with scenic Himalayan views. Travel with a local guide to Kurintar, then ride the cable car up to the temple ridge to explore this important religious site and its historic surroundings.

Along the way, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take in views of the snow-capped mountains. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this guided day trip offers a convenient way to experience one of Nepal’s revered temple destinations.

Visit the sacred Manakamana Temple on a full-day pilgrimage from Kathmandu, combining spiritual discovery with scenic Himalayan views.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kathmandu, Kurintar
Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Manakamana Pilgrimage Guided Day Trip from Kathmandu

Your tour guide and vehicle will meet you at your centrally located hotel. 3-hour drive to Kurintar and start Cable car ride at the heart of the Himalaya. Lunch at a local restaurant with spectacular views of high snow capped mountains. Sightseeing of the historical and ancient Manakamana Temple and its surroundings. Capture all the beautiful views with your camera or feel free to absorb the unique atmosphere at your own leisure. Back to Kurintar by cable car. Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Cable car fees
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended
  • Please bring at least 1 liter of drinking water per person
  • We are happy to pickup with in Kathmandu city and Airport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, NP
Tour start
Kathmandu, NP
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Kathmandu.

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