The Pashupatinath & Manakamana Tour

The Mankamana Tour – Hoping for wishes to come true…

The sanskritic meaning of Mankamana is a breakdown translation of two words : “Mana”  meaning ‘heart’ and “Kamana” is ‘to wish’. Recognized as a holy manifestation since the 17th century, the myth goes that the Goddess Bhagwati hears and grants wishes for all those who visit and revere her shrine to worship her. The temple is situated in Gorkha district and pertly placed on a unique ridge of 1302m above sea level, overlooking the Trisuli River in the south and Marsyangdi in the west with stunning views of Mt. Manaslu and the Annapurna ranges from the north of the temple. The temple is approximately a 104 Km drive through lush green countryside from Kathmandu and it can also be reached via bus east from Pokhara in around 3-4 hours.
 
The legend of Manakamana Goddess dates back to the reign of the Gorkha king Ram Shah during the 17th century. It is said that his queen possessed divine powers, which only her devotee Lakhan Thapa knew about. One day, the king witnessed his queen in the incarnation of a Goddess and her devotee in the form of a lion. Upon mentioning the revelation to his queen, the king mysteriously died. With this, customary periods of that time compelled the queen to ritually immolate herself through ‘Sati’’ on her husband’s funeral pyre. Before her sati the queen assured Lakhan Thapa that she would reappear sometime later. After several months a farmer while ploughing his fields cleaved a stone, and found a stream of blood and milk flow from the brick. When Lakhan heard about this event, he immediately performed Hindu tantric rituals at the site where the stone was found and this stopped the flow of blood and milk. This site laid the foundation of the present shrine. Till this day, tradition has dictated that the priest at the temple must be a descendent of Lakhan Thapa, the queen’s devotee.
 
‘Incentive Holidays will guide you on this engrossing pilgrimage tour, introducing you to Nepal’s mystical traditions and rich cultures as you discover the living history of this amazing Himalayan landlocked nation. 

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ay 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuwan International Airport

Day 2 : Morning at Pashupatinath temple darsan / after lunch transfer to Kurintar

Day 3 : Morning transfer to Manakamana darsan / drive back to Kathmandu

Day 4 : Morning at Meaitidevi temple and Dakshinkali / after lunch free for shopping

Day 5 : Final departure

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu at the Tribhuwan International Airport

Arrival Kathmandu at the Tribhuwan  International Airport where you will find our representative awaiting your arrival with our office vehicle to pick you up and drop you to your designated hotel. Your first overnight in the valley of temples.

Day 2: Morning at Pashupatinath temple Darsan / after lunch transfer to Kurintar

After breakfast, we head out for a Morning tour of Pashupatinath temple for worship and then begin a scenic drive to Kurintar after lunch. Check in to our resort and overnight at Kurintar

Day 3: Morning transfer to Manakamana Darsan / drive back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we drive down to Mankamana and get to the temple by a cable car. We explore the temple’s surroundings, learn of its history, and maybe make our wishes, too. We will also get some breathtaking views of the famous Manaslu peak and the Annapurna range of mountains. We then drive down to Kathmandu in the afternoon, a 4 hrs drive cruising down the lush green highway as we stop in-between for lunch. Overnight at our hotel in Kathmandu

Day 4: Morning at Maitidevi temple and Dakshinkali / after lunch free for shopping

After breakfast, we set out on a half hour drive to Maitidevi temple, it is believed after visiting the Mankamana temple, visiting this temple is auspicious and good for devotees. We then do an almost 2 hours drive to Dakshinkali [a temple dedicated to Mata kali] passing by colorful villages and lush green countryside on the way; it is believed that if one offers sincere worship to the Mata, a devotee’s wishes will be granted. After exploring this quiet area, we then drive down to Kathmandu and your day is free for shopping or you can embark on any other program of your choice.

Day 5: Final departure

Final departure for your connecting flight home sweet home. Our office representative and our vehicle will be at your hotel to transfer you to the airport. Should you require any additional activities, please do let us know, we have a vast array of different programs that will even interest the discerning traveler, our ‘No Frills’ prices are pocket friendly.

Accommodation

Your accommodation in Kathmandu will be made in 3-4-5* star hotels of your choice. All hotel rates are based on BB unless otherwise stated. Accommodations in the valley are comfortable and as close as it gets to home. At Kurintar, you will reside in a luxurious resort with the highest levels of comfort. The options are many for your hotel stay…the choice exclusively yours.

Dining

The choices are a delicatessen’s delight in the valley for visitors with vibrant taste buds. You will find cuisines from almost every corner of the planet in this ancient city. In Kurintar, the meal varieties are much at the resort and the menu follows an ‘A La Carte’’ as per your choices.  Most tourists’ based hotels and resorts are sensitive to the hygienic requirements in the preparation of all food and beverage items.