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"This has been one of the best experience we ever had. This will not be the last time trekking in Nepal. We loved Khadka."
Joseph Dorthy
Country: Ireland
Trip: Jomsom 9 days
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Nepal Manakamana Temple Tours (The Wish Fulfilling Goddess)
Legend has it that Queen of Gorkha King Ram Shah (A. D. 1614 - 1636) possessed divine powers known only to her devotee Lakhan Thapa. One day, the King found his Queen as Goddess. Following the revelation, he mentioned it to his Queen and suddenly died. He was cremated and his Queen committed sati on his funeral pyre, as per the custom. She consoled her lamenting devotee Lakhan saying she would reappear near his home. Six months later, a farmer ploughing his field hit a stone, cleaved it and blood and milk flowed which ceased when Lakhan worshipped it with his tantric knowledge. The site became foundation of the present shrine. The present pujari is the 17th generation descendent of Lakhan Thapa.
The Shrine of Manakamana renovated many times over the centuries has four story pagoda style roofs with entrance from the South-west. The pujari performs daily prayers and ritual in the temple behind closed doors by offering eggs, oranges, rice, red powder and strips of cloth to the deities. On completion of the pooja of the shrine by the priest, the turn of the public begins.
Manakamana temple lies 12 Km south of historic town Gorkha and located on a prominent ridge (1302 mt. above sea level) overlooking the river valleys of Trisuli (south) and Marshyangdi (west). The unique location of the place is dramatized during winter when the ridge appears as an island above the sea of morning mist.
People believe Manakamana Devi fulfills the wishes of her devotees, thus called the wish fulfilling deity. The reward on reaching the shrine is both spiritual and physical exhilaration. Spectacular views include deep valleys, terraced fields and the Manaslu-Himalchuli and Annapurna ranges. In the past, the only access to the region was by arduous climb of over five hours but one can now visit the shrine in comfort by Manakamana cable car.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Visit Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa
Day 03: Drive to Kurintar. Kurintar / Manakamana Temple/ Kurintar by cable car. Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 04: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 05: Transfer to airport for departure flight.
Cost Includes:
01: Fluent English Speaking Guide, Other language speaking Guide on request.
02: All the Transportation by private vehicle/Tourist Luxury coach.
03: Hotel accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis.
04: All the Airport transfers, entrance fees to the temple, monastery and palaces.
Excludes:
01: Nature of personal expenses and insurance
02: Lunch and dinner, bar bill, tips and things not mentioned above.
03: Government and airport tax. |
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