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Chandragiri Tour and Experience
DestinationNepal
Duration4 hrs
Group TypePrivate Trip
GradeEasy
ActivitiesTours
AccommodationN/A
Max. Elevation2551m.
Group SizeMax. 20 Pax
VehicleLand
MealsN/A
LanguageEnglish
Trip Highlights
Ride to and from Chandragiri Hills via cable car (gondola)
View tower & Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the top of the hill
Panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges of Nepal
Adventure activities of Horse riding, Zipline, and children playing ground in the hills
Chandragiri Hills (2551m): one of the four hills that surround Kathmandu Valley with a nature view
Trip Overview
Chandragiri Hill is one of the four hills that lay South-West of Kathmandu Valley. It is at an altitude of 2551 meters above sea level. As the hill is only accessible by cable car or hiking, it is a natural treasure for the people who would retreat away from screaming urban life. The cable car that leads to the hilltop takes 9-15 minutes to travel the distance of 2.5 km. There are about 38 gondolas in the Cable Car System, which can carry 1000 people hourly. The experience of riding the cable car is thrilling as you will view the landscapes of Kathmandu valley and a panoramic view of the Great Himalayan Range of Nepal.
Chandragiri Hill is a famous viewpoint that attracts local and international tourists. It is crowded with local tourists when there is snowfall in the region. Fresh air and breathtaking scenes are not only the redeeming factor of the hill point, but also the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple is a historical, religious, and cultural monument. The temple displays traditional pagoda style with exquisite wall carvings of many deities and wooden windows. There are many small temples and statues of other gods in the area. Unified Nepal was the effort of Great King Prithvi Narayan Shah. So, a statue of the king is placed there as it is believed that before conquering Kathmandu Valley, he received the blessings of Bhaleshwor Mahadev.
Being a popular spot as many individuals frequently visit, there is a children's park where small children can play, a restaurant, many gift shops, and various eateries. Thus it is a family-friendly place where you can travel with young and old.
We, Himalayan Advisor, have designed this trip to provide a luxurious trip for the family group and friends to enjoy and spend time together. On this trip, you will be picked up from your hotel within the ring road or Bouddha area and taken to Chandragiri Hills. Then you will ride a gondola up the hilltop, spend your precious time there, and ride the gondola back to your private vehicle. Finally, we will drop you back at your hotel.
8:30 am: Pickup from Hotel and Drive to Chandragiri
Good morning our dear guest. We will come and pick you up from your hotel. The pickup facility is available near the Bouddha area and inside the ring road. We will quickly pick up the pace leaving the urban region and climbing up the hill to reach the Chandragiri Municipality, where we will ride a cable car (gondola).
Distance: 16 km
Highest Altitude: 1488m/4882ft
Duration: 30-45 min
9:15 am: Ride a gondola to Chandragiri Hills
After reaching the top of Godam, where our vehicle can go, we will grab a ticket and get into the gondola to arrive at the Chandragiri Hill View Point. The ride duration is only a quarter of an hour at max, but the scenery below is beautiful with forest and tiny settlements around the landscape, and we will reach our destination.
Distance: 2.5 km
Highest Altitude: 2551m/8369ft
Duration: 9-14 min
9:30 am: Explore the Chandragiri Hills
The Chandragiri hills offer a panoramic view of the beautiful Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and Everest, along with landscapes of Kathmandu valley. There is also a temple of Bhaleshwor Mahadev, a cultural and religious significance that adds to the natural beauty. We will explore the region to our heart's content and then have lunch in the eateries at the top of the hill.
Distance: -
Highest Altitude: 2551m/8369ft
Duration: 2/4 hrs
Noon: Return to Hotel
After lunch on the hilltop, we will ride to the gondola and return. We will drop you at your hotel. We hope you had a wonderful time with us on this half-day trip to Chandragiri hills. If you have more time, you can spend the rest days visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. We will be happy to serve you for the remaining time of the day for an extra charge. You can also check out our other day trip packages or multiple day's trips and treks.
Distance: 19km
Highest Altitude: 1400m/4593ft
Duration: 1 hrs
Note: The timing can be adjusted according to your requirement and feasibility of cable car.
Included/Excluded
Both ways cable car ticket
Transport by private vehicle
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities (Recommended)
Extra activities: Horse riding, Zipline
dates and prices
Price Per Person
1 Person
US$ 135
2 Person
US$ 90
3 - 20 Person
US$ 75
FAQs
A: Chandragiri Hill is located in the Kathmandu Valley, about 7 km southwest of Thankot, Nepal.
Good to Know
This is considered an easy trip with a minimum of walking.
Bring a light jacket (poncho in case of rain) and comfortable shoes.
Credit cards can be used at some businesses. It is good to change money into Nepali currency.
Itinerary can change due to unforeseen circumstances so be prepared for certain changes.
There may not be view during Monsoon or due to cloudy days.
We’ll set up. Modern equipment nice ride up and down. View should be spectacular but we went rainy day (don’t do that). We ride zip line. Only 30 seconds for long one so very short but fun. Cost 800 rupees (@7$) each. Beer garden so so but dirty/moldy furniture (see photo). Probably...