The Manakamana Cable Car resumed operations on Tuesday following an upgrade, marking a significant transition to digital technology. Operated by Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd, the cable car had been out of service since July 15 for replacement of rope.

The cable car service had been functioning using an analogue system for the past 26 years. According to Ujjwal Sherchan, deputy general manager of Manakamana Darshan Pvt Ltd, the switch to digital technology was made under the supervision of Austrian engineers.

First launched on November 24, 1998, the cable car was introduced to facilitate pilgrims visiting the renowned Manakamana Temple in Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality, Gorkha. Its bottom station is located in Cheres, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality, Chitwan. -- RSS