Manakamana Cable Car
The Manakamana Cable Car (Nepali: मनकामना केबल कार) is a gondola lift transportation system located in Chitwan, Nepal. Opened on November 24, 1998, the Manakamana Cable Car runs between Cheres, Chitwan and Manakamana, Gorkha.[1] The 2,772.2 m (9,095 ft) line has two stations. The cable car system was imported from Austria.[2]
| Manakamana Cable Car मनकामना केबल कार | |
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_to_Manakamana_Temple_(Nepal).jpg.webp) The tower of Manakamana Cable Car. | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Character | Elevated |
| Location | Kurintar, Chitwan, Nepal |
| Termini | Cheres, Chitwan Manakamana, Gorkha |
| No. of stations | 2 |
| Open | November 24, 1998 |
| Website | www |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Chitawan Co-E Nepal Pvt. Ltd. |
| Operator | Manakamana Darshan Pvt. Ltd. |
| Technical features | |
| Aerial lift type | Cable car |
| Line length | 2,772.2 m (9,095 ft) |
| Operating speed | 21.6 km/h (13.4 mph) |
| Notes | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Electric motor powering cable bullwheel |
Stations
The line has two stations:
- Base Station (Cheres, Chitwan): Height 258 m (846 ft)
- Top Station (Manakamana, Gorkha): Height 1,302 m (4,272 ft)
Documentary film
It is featured in the film Manakamana, which is entirely shot from inside the cabins.
References
- "Cable Car Ride". Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- "Manakamana Cable Car, Nepal". April 21, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
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