Manakamana Cable Car
| Manakamana Cable Car मनकामना केबल कार | |
|---|---|
_to_Manakamana_Temple_(Nepal).jpg) 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 | chitawoncoe.com.np |
| Operation | |
| Owner | Chitawan Co-E Nepal Pvt. Ltd. |
| Operator | Manakamana Darshan Pvt. Ltd. |
| Technical features | |
| 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 |
The Manakamana Cable Car (Template:Lang-ne) 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]
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". Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ "Manakamana Cable Car, Nepal". April 21, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2013.