Thursday, August 17, 2017

Kathmandu to Manakamana Trip - Bike Ride


The Manakaman Temple situated in the Gorkha District of Nepal is the sacred place of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. The Name Manakamana originates from two words, ‘Mana’ means heart/soul and ‘kamana’ means wish. Venerated since the 17th century, it is believed that Goddess Manakamana grants the wishes of all those who make the pilgrimage to her shrine to worship her. And mythically people are believed that, where every wish came true.

The Manakaman Temple lies 12 Km south of the Gorkha town. The temple is located on a distinguished ride 1302 meters (4272 ft) above sea level and overlooks the river valleys of Trisuli in the south and Marsyngdi in the west. The spectacular views of the Manaslu, Himchuli and Annapurna ranges can be seen to the north of the temple. The temple is approximately a 140 kilometers from Kathmandu and can also be reached via bus east from Pokhara in around three to four hours. If you riding bike than it takes around 3 hours from Kathmandu.


Here is the adventurous Kathmandu to Manakaman bike trip
https://youtu.be/Q6qvjjQt1iA

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