What is Chandragiri Hill famous for?

Chandragiri Hill is known for its panoramic views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Everest on clear days, and the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the summit. It’s a popular spot for nature lovers, pilgrims, and hikers.

Where is Chandragiri Hill located?

It is located about 7 km from Thankot and approximately 14 km southwest of Kathmandu city center.

How does the Chandragiri Cable Car work?

The cable car runs from the base station at Thankot to the top of Chandragiri Hill, covering 2.5 km in about 9–12 minutes. It offers scenic views of forests, hills, and distant mountains.

What is the best time to visit Chandragiri?

Autumn (September–November) and spring (March–May) are the best seasons for clear skies and great mountain views. Winter also offers snow at the top occasionally.

What are the cable car operating hours?

Generally, the cable car operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, with extended hours on weekends and holidays. Timings may vary slightly by season.

Can I hike instead of taking the cable car?

Yes. Several hiking trails lead up to Chandragiri Hill, with the most popular route starting from Matatirtha. The hike typically takes 4–5 hours depending on fitness level.

Is the hike suitable for beginners?

The Chandragiri hike is moderately challenging with steep sections, but beginners with average fitness can manage it at a steady pace.

Chandragiri Cable Car Ride and Hike

Tour Duration

01 Day

Total People

Min. 2 pax

Activities

Day Tour

Best Seasons

All around the year

Elevation

2,551 m

OVERVIEW
ITINERARY
COST DETAILS
PRICE
GALLERY

OVERVIEW

Chandragiri Cable car ride and hike: day trip to Chandragiri Hills

The Chandragiri cable car ride is one of the famous activities to do around Kathmandu. Chandragiri Hills is situated in the southwest of Kathmandu, where one can find a Hindu temple on top of the hill named Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This hill also provides panoramic views of majestic mountains like Mt. Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, etc.

One can find this as a religious site, also the best viewpoint from where one can have excellent scenery of Kathmandu surrounded by hills & mountains. There are two options for the Chandragiri Hill Day Tour: a cable car ride or a hike.

Two ways to reach Chandragiri Hill

You can choose from two exciting options for your Chandragiri Hill day tour:

Chandragiri Cable Car Ride – A 10-minute scenic ride offering stunning views as you ascend the hill in comfort.
Chandragiri Hill Hike – A rewarding 3-hour hike through lush forest trails, ideal for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Chandragiri Hills day tour by Kathmandu day trips

Kathmandu Day Trips, an award-winning company, provides you with a one-day Kathmandu trip package with an interesting location, schedule, and trip pricing information. Additionally, Kathmandu Day Trips company creates custom itineraries based on your comfort. For a fantastic recollection, Kathmandu Day Trips company is eager to lead you on the well-known and breathtaking one-day cable car ride trip and hike around Kathmandu.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the ride on a cable car over the Chandragiri hills.
Visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
Witness the birds-eye view of the beautiful Kathmandu valley
Panoramic view of majestic mountains like Mt. Ganesh Himala, Manaslu, Langtang, etc.
Explore the history held by this beautiful Chandragiri Hill.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Pick up and drive you to the bottom post of Chandragiri & Cable car ride, Explore Chandragiri Hill, Ride back & drive to the hotel.
Pick up and drive you to the bottom post of Chandragiri (2551m) & Cable car ride-10 minutes.

Our guide will pick you up in the morning at around 7:30 a.m. and drive you to the bottom post of Chandragiri from where you will take a cable car ride. The cable car ride will be of 10 minutes that will take you to 2551m above the top of the hill.

Explore Chandragiri Hill

Firstly, after you step foot on the top of the hill, you will visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple dedicated to Hindu Lord Shiva.

There is a view tower ahead of the temple from where you can have a clearer panoramic view of the mountains like Annapurna, Langtang, etc. If you have binoculars along with you, you will experience the most amazing and stunning divine view of those snow-capped mountains. This place is so peaceful & full of joy.

The fresh air and whooshing sound will give you a chill experience. You can explore the history of this hill that provides the majestic view of Kathmandu Valley to the Late King Prithvi Narayan Shah who later conquered it. It will be exciting to know more about him and his conquers. You can also find his words engraved beside the temple with a statue standing as a memory.

For a single person, family, lovers, or kids, this Chandragiri Hill is the best destination to come over and enjoy the environment. There is a children’s playground where kids can enjoy different activities. Chandragiri Hill is a destination filled with so many things for every generation and once you get here, you will be taking an unforgettable memory back with you.

After seeing the sights, we will now have a lunch with an outstanding view around. We will sit for a while and just feel the environment. Then we are ready to head back to Kathmandu.

Ride back & drive to the hotel

You will ride back to the bottom post of the Chandragiri cable car station and drive back to the hotel.

You can always enjoy your evening roaming around Durbar Square or Thamel or enjoy the Pashupati Temple’s “Sandhya Aarati”.

COST DETAILS

Included

Pick up and drop from the hotel.
Cable Car ride fees
Tour guide with good knowledge of the location and English language.
All required permits.

Excluded

Nepal visa fee and international flight
Activities payments like paragliding or any others.
Extra drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic
Personal expenses such as phone bill, chocolate, bakery items, and other
Tips to guide and porters

PRICE

Number of people	Price per person
1	97
2	87
3	67
4	57

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