Nepal Tour - Nov-2023 Day-7: Manakamana on way to Kathmandu Day-7: Manakamana – Kathmandu We had three days and three nights in Kathmandu. From Pokhara, Kathmandu is 200 Km, but due to bad road conditions, it takes 8-9 hrs. All along the road, work is going on (for many years – as per the guide), and that reduces the speed further. 94 Km from Pokhara and 104 Km from Kathmandu is a temple called Manakamana. Although our guides were less enthusiastic, everybody wanted to go for darshan and hence, once again- Wake-up call at 5.00, tea at 5.45, check-out and start at 6.00 with packed breakfast. (Again, inedible samosa, fruits and a tetrapack of drink). Almost managed the schedule. 94 Km to Mankamana took 4½ hrs. The temple dedicated to devi Durga, is
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