You don’t have to be in Switzerland to ride on cable cars. Unlike in the West, the 10-minute cable car trip in Nepal takes you up to the abode of Manakamana, the Wish-fulfilling Goddess, on what you could call a spiritual ride. Legend has it that Manakamana fulfills all wishes. This belief is so ingrained in the collective consciousness of the Nepalese is that many make a trip to Manakamana every year without fail. Even if you have no wishes to make (assuming that you have got it all, which means you have no need of Manakamana’s blessings) or even if you are an atheist or agnostic, this place offers you a unique look into Nepali people’s faith in Goddess Manakamana.

Situated atop a hill (1302 m), 12 km south of the historic town of Gorkha and 6 km north of Mugling, the Manakamana temple overlooks terraced fields, and the Trisuli and Marsyangdi river valleys. The hilltop also offers a vantage point for taking in the breathtaking view of the Manaslu-Humanchuli and Annapurna massifs to the north. Or just explore the hamlets downhill.

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