Manakamana

Goddess Manakamana is highly noted as a wish fulfilling goddess throughout the country. The holy temple of goddess Manakamana lies on a beautiful ridge west of Kathmandu Valley.  It is said that she is the younger sister of goddess Kali. She is regarded to be a very sacred goddess.  The temple is important from the historical and archeological point of view.  It is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus.  Manakamana is four hours walk up hill from the highway.  On the occasion of Visit Nepal Year 1998, the cable cars have been plied from Kurintar Village to the hill of Manakamana, which takes only 8 minutes.