About Manakamana Cable Car

Founded by the late Laxman Babu Shrestha, the Chitawon Co-E Group is a pioneering company in the tourism and service industry. As part of its ventures, they established Mankamana Darshan (P) Ltd. The company has brought about a significant transformation in the mode of transportation to the revered Manakamana Temple, a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site located atop a hill in Gorkha.

The Manakamana Cable Car by Chitawon Co-E Group has revolutionized travel to the temple, making it easily accessible to the general public. Previously, reaching the hilltop temple was challenging, but now people can conveniently travel from Cheres, Icchakamana Rural Municipality in Chitwan. This benefits pilgrims and visitors, providing greater ease and convenience to experience the temple’s spiritual significance.

On November 24, 1998, the first-ever commercial cable car service in Nepal was launched, revolutionizing transportation in the region. The installation of this advanced system was entrusted to the renowned Doppelmayr Group, celebrated for their exceptional efficiency and performance in ropeway technology. Benefiting from this high-caliber infrastructure, Manakamana Darshan has been serving over a million pilgrims annually, offering them a remarkable travel experience.

In September 2024, 26 years after its operation began, the system received a major technological upgrade with Doppelmayr’s latest D-Connect technology. The modernization included the complete replacement of the 6,000-meter main haulage rope, communication cables, and gondola grips, ensuring improved efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

Manakamana Darshan is dedicated not only to providing regular rides to pilgrims but also to making a meaningful impact in our community. In the wake of the 2015 earthquake, we actively contributed to the relief and rebuilding efforts in Manakamana village by facilitating the transportation of essential supplies—dry food, drinking water, tarpaulins, rice, and medicine through the Laxman Babu Memorial Trust.

Furthermore, we are committed to local community development by allocating 2% of our cable car ticket sales: 1% to Manakamana Gaun Palika and 1% to Darechock Gaun Palika. These funds empower various local development programs that drive positive change in the areas we serve. Our broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are detailed in the CSR section of our organization, reflecting our ongoing commitment to making a difference.