Cable-car is a recent phenomenon in Nepal that has become extremely popular with the locals and tourists alike. The 10-minutes cable-car ride takes the visitors to the temple of Goddess Manakamana who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. The temple of Manakamana lies 125 km to the west of Kathmandu . Cable-car ride starts at Cheres, 104 km. from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara.