Khandadevi Temple

Posted Date: 5 March, 2023, by Khirlal Moktan  at Nepal Everest Himalaya Hiking Company

Khandadevi Temple, one of the most famous Temples, is located  at 1985m. Altitude in Ward No. 7 of Khandadevi Rural Municipality of Ramechhap District, Nepal.

Khandadevi is the historical site of Ramechhap district that is built with ancient stone walls. The temple Khandadevi is the fascinating Hindu temple of goddess Khanda Devi. In 1458, A shepherd built this temple in Ramechhap and is now the prominent cultural site of Ramechhap district. 

Khadadevi temple is also believed to be the godly abbot, bestowing true devotees with tremendous power and energy to fight evil forces. From Manthali, a central city in Ramechhap, it is an eight-hour drive to the temple. Buffaloes and other animals and birds like pigeons and hens are sacrificed to God here each day to achieve Her blessings. King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who conquered over small kingdoms divided into 22 and 24 states and unified them all into the sovereign land of Nepal , had made a Killa or Gadhi, meaning ‘fort’ to safeguard Nepal from the British rule, which had then been ruling India under the name British East India Company. He built the fort in the vicinity of the temple, and the temple was visited by the King Prithvi Narayan Shah who was invigorated by the God to drive the foes away.

The Khadadevi temple derives its name from the age long ritual known as  ‘Khado Jagaune’, which means the festivity and prayers for weapons so that they will remain sharp and intact  for victory over any enemies.

How to Get Khandadevi Temple?

From Kathmandu

The distance between Kathmandu to Khandadevi Temple is about 115 km. with blacktopped road upto Goganpani, then Gravel Road.  The Road follows Koteshwor-Bhaktapur-Banepa-Dhulikhel-Bhakundebesi-Nepalthok-Mulkot- Goganani-Makadum. There is regual bus transport service  to Khandadevi Temple that departs everyday from Koteshwor in Kathmandu which takes about 5 hours to reach at Khandadevi Temple. 

From Manthali Ramechhap

Manthali is main town of Ramechhap as well headquarter for Ramechhap District. The road distance between Manthali and Khandadevi Temple is about 30 km. Bus drive takes about 2 hours to reach at Khandadevi Temple from Manthali. There is regual Bus transport service to Khandadevi Temple from Manthali departing Everyday. 

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Know more about  Ramechhap, Manthali &  Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport 

Ramechhap 

Ramechhap district is named after the meaning Ram (as a person’s name) and Chhap (as a mark). The district holds lots of beautiful and eye-lashing pleasant scenario that makes the district a tourist destination of eastern Nepal. The different Naturally bound scenario such as Khandadevi Village, Paanchpokhari, Jatapokhari, Numburchuili peaks, etc. makes the district, that is a need to explore out once in a life.

Besides the naturally sited scenario, the district has popular religious and cultural sites such as Khandadevi Temple,  Thodung Monastery, Khau Gumba, Monasteries at Timu & Doramba and so on. Paanchpokhari and Jatapokhari is also the popular religious site of Ramechhap district. Sightseekers can also prepare the itinerary to scrutinize the adventurous destination such as Numbur Cheese Circuit. Spending the weekend or holidays with friends, family or relatives to Ramechhap with the well-prepared itinerary will not hope your expectation down.

Geographically, Ramechhap district of Nepal covers the total area of 1546 km square. According to the census 2011, the district has a total population of 202,646. The typical people of Ramechapp district speak languages such as  Nepali, Sunuwar, Tamang, Newari as well English. 

Manthali

Manthali is the headquarter of Ramechhap district as well main city of Ramechhap District  and is the initial point to move into any place of Ramechhap. There is Airport named Manthali (Ramechhap) airport that is located at an elevation of 474m. above the sea level on the bank of  Tamakoshi River, from  where Lukla Flights are operated.  Local People from all over  Ramechhap come at Monthali for Administrative Documents purpose like to issue the Citizenshep, Passport as well to transfer the land property  and so on.  The total Area of Manthali Town is about 100.70 Kilometer Square and total population is about 45,416. 

Manthali (Ramechhap) Airport

Manthali Airport, also, known as Ramechhap Airport is located at an elevation of 474 meters above the sea level on the bank Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap District of Nepal. 

Aerial View of Manthali (Ramechhap) Airport

How to Get Manthali (Ramechhap Airport)?

Manthali Airport, located 132 km northeast of Kathmandu, is about 5 hours Deluxe Jeep drive (For normal Regular Vehicle it takes about 6 Hours ) from Kathmandu City. The airport is situated at an elevation of 474 meters above sea level and has a 518-metre runway.

Overland Transportation Cost to Manthali Airport from Your Place in Kathmandu 

1. Car with Driver (The Capacity of Car is 5 persons with driver): Total Cost is: US Dollar 140

2. Jeep with Driver (The Capacity of Jeep is 7 persons with driver); Total Cost is: US Dollar 180

3. Hiace-Bus (The Capacity of Hiace-Bus is 15 persons with driver): Total Cost is: US Dollar 190

ACCOMMODATIONS IN MANTHALI

As we recommend, you should stay at Manthali if you have an early morning flight to Lukla. But the question is are there sufficient accommodations in Manthali?

Manthali isn’t a popular tourist destination. It is not a highly facilitated place too. The facilities of accommodation at Manthali are limited and the facilities are also basic, due to the diversion of Lukla flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, Manthali will receive a lot of travelers. Also, there will be flight crews and staffs who will be staying there. So, the limited accommodation facilities here may not be enough.

Instead of staying in Manthali itself, you can leave Kathamndu early morning like at 3 or 4 AM to catch the same day flight to osted Date: Friday, 02 September, 2022

Lukla Flights Diverted to Manthali Airport: From October 1, 2022

All Regular flight to Lukla Airport in Everest Himalayas Region will be rerouted From Kathmandu Airport to Manthali (Ramechhap) Airport effectively from October 1, 2022 until Further Notice from Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. 

Reason of Rerouted Airport: The flight change has been made due to an increase in international flights in and out of Kathmandu Airport and the deviation of the Lukla fixed wing flights to Manthali (Ramechhap) airport is an effort to ease heavy air traffic issues. 

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