Chandragiri Hill Day Tour

The Chandragiri Hill day tour takes you through Chandragiri hill situated southwest of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,540 meters. Ride a cable car and visit Chandragiri hill recently opened to the public. Quickly it became a favorite day tour destination for all ages for all tourists because there are about 10 – 12 minutes of cable car ride to reach the top.

Valeshwor Mahadev temple is also located on the top hill. You can see lush green hills, you have a 360-degree view of the soaring Mountain ranges including Mt.Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Ganesh Himal, and many more. Mount Everest, not more than a dot can be seen from here in clear weather.

Besides that, you will have excellent scenery over the Kathmandu Valley, surrounded by its hilly terrain and magnificent Mountains.

Chandragiri Hill has a significant meaning for Kathmandu valley. The legend tells that the great King Prithvi Narayan Shah was allured by Chandragiri hill station while returning to his Kingdom Gorkha from his maternal home in Makwanpur.

It was from these hills that King Prithivi Narayan Shah caught the first glimpse of a much more scenic and prosperous Kathmandu valley, which in fact instilled in the king’s mind an idea of annexing the valley into his kingdom.

Because of its beauty and location, Kingdom Gorkha united all tiny states to what today is known as the greater Nepal. Being a combination of leisure and culture, this tour guarantees its visitors full of fun.

Chandragiri Hill day tour itinerary detail

After the pre-trip meeting, your sightseeing trip will start at around 8:00 am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide along with you. Reaching the Chandragiri cable car station takes about 60 minutes to drive from the city center of Kathmandu near Thamel.

Travelers can take a cable car ride both ways to the hilltop or an optional hike (1 way or both ways) through the lush green forest. However, this is just a day trip both way cable car ride of about 4 hours tour. Bhaleshwor Mahadev is a Hindu temple located on Chandragiri hill on the southwest side of Kathmandu Valley. After seeing the sights, Tourists can hike for about 20 minutes to Chandragiri hill Resorts for coffee [pay extra] or side trips.

Most importantly, 90 % of visitors are choosing both ways ups and down by cable car, and only 10% of sightseer are choosing cable car on ascending and walk downhill to get to the city.

The Chandragiri Hill day tour highlights (What to expect)

Departure & Return Departure Points:

Have in mind that we pick up all the travelers from inside the ring road such as your location in Thamel, Lazimpat, Darbar Marg, etc.

What To expect on Chandragiri cable car tour?

Chandragiri Hill, located on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, is a popular day tour destination. Visitors can expect astonishing panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, and the Kathmandu Valley from the top of the hill.

The Chandragiri Cable Car takes visitors up to the top of the hill, where they can explore the historic Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple and enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, ziplining, and mountain biking. Several restaurants and cafes are available on the hill where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal while taking in the breathtaking views.

Additional Information (TIPS AND TRICKS)

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
a wheelchair is also accessible during the entire tour
A maximum of 25 people per booking
Also accepts for travelers with back pain, Pregnant and very old travelers.
It’s a private trip activity.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.