Manakamana Hindu pilgrimage tour (5days tour)
The Manakamana temple is Hindus Pilgrimage site situated in the Gorkha district of Nepal and 100 Km far from Kathmandu is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish means “wishes fulfill goddess”. Darshan comes from the Sanskrit word meaning sight. The pilgrimage to Manakamana is made by a great many people every year. This religious expedition to see the Goddess Bhagwati at Manakamana is hence referred to as Manakamana Darshan. According to Hindu mythology the universe is said to consist of five cosmic elements- earth, fire, water, air and ether. The offerings to the Goddess are made on this basis. At least one of the following should be amongst the worship materials.The Nepal’s only one Cable Car is in Manakamana Temple a cable car that runs from the cable station of Cheers, just 5 kilometers east of Mugling to Manakamana. The cable car rides over the distance of 2.8 kilometers in 10 minutes more or less. The cable car usually operates during the daytime from 9am to 5pm stopping during lunch break from noon to half past one. Most of the Hindu and Buddhist devotees visit this secret temple and a visit to this temple makes a dream comes true. Respected since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Bhagwati grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. Manakamana darshan is most popular during Dashain (Sept –Oct) and Nag Panchami (July –August) during which time devotees stand for as long as five to ten hours to pray to Goddess Bhagwati.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and meet our nagarkotguide.com representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel. Welcome drink and short briefing about the tour. Visit Pashupatinath temple for “Aarati “in the evening by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Kurintar by private vehicle. You will go to Manakamana Temple (wish fulfilling goddess) by Cable Car and visit the Temple. You continue drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 3: Full day sightseeing trip to Bindhyabasini temple, Tal Barahi, Gupteswor cave, Devi’s fall and boating on Phewa Lake by private vehicle. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Early in the morning breakfast and drive or /Fly back to Kathmandu, Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel, overnight.
Day 5: Morning box breakfasr and drive to airport for Mountain flight and back to hotel take your AM breakfast and departure to International airport. Or check out your hotel in the morning direct take your international flight after the mountain. Depend upon your next flight time.
Our Tour Package Includes:
* Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by car / Van.
* 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at 3*** Standard hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* All transportation/Cable Car Charge/ Private Car
* Tourist service charge, Vat.
* Office Service charge.
Exclude:-
* Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance
* International and domestic air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fees
* Items and expenses of personal nature
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot shower, cold drinks, snacks, laundry, phone call, internet.
* All World Heritage Sites Entrance Fees.
* Annapurna conservation permit and all necessary permits.
* Personal Trekking Equipments
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
Memo: The tour package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your time and desire. For more information please e-mail us at info@nagarkotguide.com or guidenagarkot@yahoomail.com
Note: In case of emergency throughout the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by nagarkotguide.com the charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
