Manakamana Pilgrimage Tour

Trip Overview

The Manakamana Pilgrimage Tour is a short tour of the religiously important temple of Nepal in the Gorkha District. A temple is the sacred place of the Hindu goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The foundation of the temple is fascinating, as it holds a really interesting story of King Ram Shah, his queen, and her devotee named Lakhan Thapa. According to tradition, the priest at the temple must be a descendant of Lakhan Thapa. Manakaman Temple is built in pagoda style. The doors, bells, roofs, monuments, and statues are all made with care and art.

The Manakamana Pilgrimage Tour is beautiful. As it is just a 3–4 hour drive away from Kathmandu, it can be made into a one-day tour. The drive to the temple is scenic and offers fantastic views of the hills, valleys, little villages, rivers, and forests. Every day, hundreds of domestic tourists go to the temple for Manakamana Darshan to seek blessings from the goddess Bhagwati, who fulfills the wishes. A devotee from India also comes for the blessing. In general, the religious importance and historical background of the place have become even more dear to the Nepalese.

After the subtle tour of Manakama Temple, you will head towards Gorakh Kali Temple, which is just one and a half hours away. The temple is on the hilltop and is religiously very important. Besides that, Gorakh Kali Temple is a subsidiary part of Gorkha Palace, which ultimately gives a short historical background of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. After a short tour of the Gorakhali temple, you will head towards Bandipur. Many consider Bandipur to be heaven, as the sight of the Himalayas and its amazing landscapes is mind-blowing. Bandipur is famous for its authentic Newari culture and natural beauty. The Muktinath Pilgrimage Tour is also likely a pilgrimage tour in Nepal.

Join Highland Eco Treks and enjoy the blissful journey to the sacred Manakamana Temple.