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Trip Code

103

Destination

Nepal

Region

Kathmandu area

Trip Grade

Grade 1 : Easy

Total Distance

28 km drive / 2.5 km cable car ride\ Hike down

Start / End Point

Kathmandu

Durations

6-7 hours

Max. Altitude

2550 M

Meals Included

Lunch

Group Size

1-15 Pax

Best Season

All season

Transportation

Drive, Cable car & walk

Trip Highlights

Witness the mind-blowing perspective on the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang Ranges, Everest, Gaurishankar and more

Learn the history of how Nepal was unified by visiting the statue of King Prithivi Narayan saha

Escape from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu valley for day

Visit and witness the Bhaleshwor Mahadev a Hindu temple located in Chandragiri hill

The combination of one way Hike and other way cable car ride

Trip Overview

TRIP FACTS

Trip Duration:- 1 day trip around 7-8 hours
Minimum Pax:- 1 person
Trip difficulties:- Easy short and interesting
Best Season:- All season of the year
Trip Activities:- Hiking, Driving, Sight seen / Tour, Cable Car
Trip Destination:- Chandragiri Hill, Kathmandu, Nepal
Max. Altitude:- 2550 m
Transportation :- Private car/Jeep/Van/Bus

Overview
"Chandragiri Hill", is a new tourism product at the height of 2551 meter located in the south-west side of Kathmandu Valley. Due to the natural , historial and religious significane the attraction has recently become the main choice of local and foreign tourists while they are in kathmandu
Domestic and foreign tourists go there to enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains and the Kathmandu valley seen from Chandragiri hill, to take a break from their daily life and to relax, to organize meetings and ceremonies, and to visit guests from abroad and outside the valley. Besides, people who have religious and historical interests also reach Chandragiri for darshan and study.

As one of the various hills around Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri has, for quite a while, been a go-to place for short hiking trips. At a height of 2,551m, it offers the best views of the Himalayan range from Kathmandu. With being an ideal destination for short hiking, Chandragiri has included cable car rides for recreational purposes. Thus individuals come here for Chandragiri cable car tours as well. The cable car ride offers the grandiose scenes of Kathmandu that fascinates everybody with its eminent panoramas that are matched by none. Chandragiri Hiking is an ideal opportunity to see great mountain pinnacles and taste the substance of hiking in Nepal. Along these lines, anyone with restricted time wanted to go trekking can choose Chandragiri Day Tours. This lets you experience the Himalayas and culture of Nepal without burning through a lot of your time.

 

Price : 

1 Person 100 USD Per Head
2-3 Person 80 USD Per Head
4 Person to Above 60 USD Per head

Detailed Itinerary

Trip Overview

8:30 AM : Meet with Guide at your hotel and ransfer to Thankot . 14 Km\ 45 Min drive 1500 Meter .

9:30AM : begin the Hike to Chandragiri Hill \ cover 1000 Meter evelation , all Uphill with stairs and natural forest trails 4 KM A short drive from your hotel will bring you to Kirtipur, where you can visit the Kirtipur Durbar Square and drive ahead to Macchagaun. From the Macchagaun, we start hiking towards the Chandragiri Hill. We walk along a lush trail full of forests and incredible mountain views to Chandragiri Hill.

1:30-2 PM Reach Chandragiri height at 2550 Meter
Refreshment and Lunch At Chandragiri, we visit the temple and its premises. From the top, we will be blessed with some fantastic views of the mountains. The hill offers an uninterrupted view of mountains from Mt. Api to Everest and from Makalu to Kanchenjunga. Also, the Kathmandu valley is visible from above. After spending some joyful moments in Chandragiri, we drive back to Kathmandu

3 PM: return back by Cable Car at the base

4 PM:  side trip to Kirtipur (Kirtipur is a Municipality and an ancient city of Nepal. The Newars are the natives of Kipoo. It is located in the Kathmandu Valley 5 km south-west of the city of Kathmandu. It is one of the five dense municipalities in the valley, the others being Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Madhyapur Thimi.)

5:30- 6 PM  arrive back at Your hotel

Or if you want to walk all the way back to the base that is also possible but we recommend one way Cable car as well   Or you could go to Chandragiri Hill by Cable car and come down by hike.

Cost Includes

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Transfer from hotel to Thankot with private vehicle
  • National Park entrance fees
  • Packed Lunch
  • Pickup from Thankot with private vehicle
  • 2 Bottle of mineral water per person
  • One way Cable car fee
  • Lunch
  • All fees and taxes

Cost Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Breakfast
  • Trips for the guide and driver

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Additional Info

It is believed that Sati Devi, first consort of Shiva, sacrificed her own life at Daksha Prajapati’s yagna after Daksha insulted Shiva in front of other deities. Shiva, enraged with Sati Devi’s death, carried her dead body on his back and walked across the world in rage. Shiva, blinded by rage, did not realize that Sati Devi’s decaying body was falling apart. Sati Devi’s body parts fell down to different parts of the world. Pilgrimages were later established at these sites. Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple is believed to have been built at one of these sites, where Sati Devi’s forehead had fallen.

Bhaleshwor Mahadev is a Hindu temple located in Chandragiri hill in south-west side of Kathmandu Valley.It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at the altitude of 2551 meters above sea level. The temple was built by Chandragiri Hills on the historic and religious site. TThe temple is connected to the Kathmandu valley by a cable car.

The temple complex also consists of idols of multiple Hindu gods and goddesses. There is a view tower, restaurant, food stalls, gift stores, banquet, 3D hall as well as an amusement park for children near the temple on the hill.

The hill on which the temple is situated is related to the unification of Nepal campaign. On his way back to Gorkha from his in-laws in Makwanpur, Prithvi Narayan Shah had planned to make Kathmandu Valley the capital of a unified Nepal for the first time from Chandragiri hill. It is a historical fact that Prithvi Narayan Shah, king of the Shah dynasty, during the campaign of unification of Nepal, observed from this Chandragiri hill and thought of unification of Kathmandu Valley (then Nepal Khaldo) is found in the history of Nepal state formation. That is why Prithvi Narayan Shah’s statue has also been built on this hill. The statue associated with the said history becomes the main attraction of anyone who comes there and they take pictures with this statue.

Chandragiri Cable Car is a gondola lift transportation system located in Chandragiri Municipality, Nepal. Opened in 2016, the Chandragiri Cable Car runs from Thankot to Chandragiri hills. The 2.4km (9,095ft) line has two stations. The cable car system consists of 38 gondolas that can carry 1,000 people per hour. Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple is situated at the top of Chandragiri hills.

The 2.4 km cable car ride takes 9 minutes to reach the Chandragiri Hills’ top station. A cabin accommodates 8 passengers. A child above 3 feet of height requires a ticket.

Most Common FAQs

Chandragiri hiking recommended packing are as follows . Wear comfortable underwear, a base layer, and a windproof jacket Wear comfortable hiking shoes and socks Rain jacket (as per the weather) Backpack Reusable water bottle Hiking pole (optional) Sun hat Sunglasses SPF and lip balm Some snacks like chocolates, nuts, fruit, etc Camera, power bank, mobile, etc Toiletries and small first aid kit (tissue paper, band-aid, insect repellant, etc)

Chandragiri Hills is seven kilometers from Kalanki and lies in the south-west of Kathmandu valley.

Cable car operates from 8:00am to 6:00 pm on Monday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, it operates from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

Any person aged 11 or below must be accompanied by a passenger aged 15 or above to travel on cable car.

Cable car journey is 2.5 Kilometers long.

Yes, they can. Our cable car operators will assist wheelchair-bound passengers in boarding the cable cars.

A maximum of 8 passengers can be accommodated; children aged below 3 years old also count as one person

There are 38 cabins, two freight carriers and one maintenance carrier.

Yes, there is a lunch break from 12:30 noon till 1:30 pm. This 60 minutes is for lunch when the cable car operation comes to a halt.

No, for safety reasons and to protect the environment, smoking is prohibited in the two terminals and cabins of cable car at Chandragiri Hills.

You can easily spend a fun-filled and enriching day at Chandragiri Hills. Depending on your traveling time at Chandragiri Hills, we recommend allowing yourself at least two to three hours to give you enough time to explore and have lunch or refreshments.

Children aged 3-11 can enjoy special rates while children below 3ft can travel free of charge.

Yes, it has been built by the leading cable car company in the world, Doppelmayr which is based out in Austria. Our staffs have been fully trained in cable car operations and rescue and we have regular updates as well as maintenance checks.

The cabins are made out of aluminum and fiber glass. The viewing windows are made out of plexiglass.

Yes you can take pictures but a lot of movement is restricted.

In case of emergencies, we have an emergency backup generator and to back that up we have emergency batteries. We can also access the cabins for rescue if there is ever a need to do so

The climate is unpredictable, we are located above 2500 meters at the top of the Kathmandu Valley rim so in the rainy season we get a lot of cloud and rain. However in the dry months the views are fantastic and it is clear but cold. You should always pack a warm top and in the rainy season bring a waterproof jacket and an umbrella. It is easier to walk up the hill from the cable car top station if you have comfortable flat soled footwear and all our paths are concrete. If you are very lucky then in January you may even experience snow with us at Chandragiri Hills!

Yes, we have a wide biodiversity of species at Chandragiri Hills making it ideal for bird watchers, school groups and nature lovers. You can often spot wildlife and birds from the cabins as you travel on the cable car.

The trail is considered moderate in difficulty. It involves some uphill sections, stairs, and uneven terrain, but it is manageable for most hikers with average fitness levels.

The best time to hike the Chandragiri Trail is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is clear, and the views of the Himalayas are stunning. June to August are rainy months and you will need rain coat to walk in rain some time , this time the air quality is much better and greenery the most apealing.

It’s possible to hike the Chandragiri Trail independently as it is well-marked. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the area or prefer having guidance, you can hire a local guide.

Of all the hiking routes around the Kathmandu valley, the Chandragiri Hiking trail is newly introduced. It traverses through a lush hill and scenic terrain. As you walk towards Chandragiri Hill, the journey gets more lively with stunning views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar, Langtang Himal, and Everest on sight. The route is so near to the crowded capital city. However, walking through the trail gives us a different vibe. The trail to Chandragiri is enriched with various species of floras, especially the medicinal herbs. Hence, you will feel the lush and pristine nature in its magnificent attire just in a short period. More, it is one of the best hill stations in Nepal. So, we can see the uninterrupted view of mountains from Mt. Api to Everest and from Makalu to Kanchenjunga. No wonder Chandragiri Short Hiking is a delight for all nature lovers.

Reviews

Booked my first trip to Nepal with Good Karma after some recommendations on Tripadvisor. From my first email I was impressed with the level of attention I received and how flexible they were (something I couldn’t get with several other

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Grant Jasiunas

Best travel agency, very helpful and friendly staff. They offer great possibilities for trekking, excursions, help take care of all permits. Great company, wonderful trip, friendship for life. I would recommend!

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Agata Wilk

From the moment we stepped outside Kathmandu airport we knew we were in good hands. Raj and his professional team had taken care of everything. Our trek to Everest Base Camp is one we will remember for a long time.

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