KATHMANDU, Oct 29: During just 12 days of Dashain, an impressive number of 33,340 people took the thrilling journey on the Mankamana cable car.
The executive director of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd, Rajesh Babu Shrestha, shared this information and noted a significant surge in the number of passengers from Ghatasthapana to Trayodashi.
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Specifically, on Thursday alone, a staggering 6,522 individuals experienced the Mankamana cable car ride. Devotees, eager to visit and worship at the Manakamana temple, began forming queues at the cable car gate as early as 6 o'clock on Thursday morning.
Shrestha expressed his satisfaction with the seamless management that enabled this journey, stating, "We successfully managed to facilitate this experience, even amidst the heavy traffic. During Dashain, we temporarily suspended operations on Navami, Dashami, and Ekadashi. We observed an increased influx of passengers, particularly on Saturdays."
Similarly, Shrestha attributed the cable car's robust business during Dashain to the presence of Indian tourists during the Sorha Shraddha. He noted, "Nepali visitors were relatively scarce during the Sorha Shraddha period, while we saw a notable increase in the number of Indian tourists. Their enthusiastic participation significantly contributed to our successful season."
