Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Day Tour From Kathmandu

Nepal Creation’s 1 Day Chandragiri Tour takes you to the top of Chandragiri Hill. It is at the southwestern part of Kathmandu valley standing high 2540m above the sea level. This spiritual destination offers you beautiful sceneries of Gaurishankar, Annapurna, Langtang, and many more.

It is a new destination for nature-loving people. The new cable car is another major attraction of this place which takes you from foothill to top. If you visit Chandragiri in December or January you will see snowfall in this area. From the top hill of Chandragiri, you can see the settlements of Kathmandu as they say it is a concrete jungle.

This 1 day Chandragiri tour is for all age groups and walks of life. Chandragiri has a beautiful temple of Lord Shiva, which has its own mythological and historical importance. Lush green forest covers the hill of Chandragiri which adds beauty to this region. As a cold breeze passes through your ear you enjoy the view of Kathmandu valley followed by the majestic mountain range.

Nearby Chandragiri, there is a small village of Chitlang, which is also a major tourist attraction of this area. Forest, people, and the scenery are all that you get here at Chandragiri. You can either take a cable car or trek to this hilltop. Most people take a cable car to visit Chandragiri but at the time of descending, they prefer walking. This place shares both mythological and historical importance which is further explained below.

Highlights of 1 day Chandragiri tour

Cable car ride to the top of Chandragiri

You can trek to Chandragiri or take a cable car. Most people choose cable cars because you can see the beautiful Kathmandu valley from it. You can take a two-way or one way ticket for a cable car. You can have a cable car ride going to the top of a hill but while descending you can choose to trek. The cable car facility has made this 1 day Chandragiri tour easy.

Enjoy at the garden and children park

Chandragiri also has a garden and children park. It is for all age groups and work of life, from grandparents to newly born babies. While you are busy sightseeing you can leave your children in this park, it is safe. Seeing your children happy in the park makes you happy too.

Visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple

There is a beautiful temple on the top of Chandragiri hill. Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple has various associations with historical and mythological aspects. It is a holy place for Hindu people, they worship here for the wellbeing of their family.

Visit historical monuments of Prithivi Narayan Shah

This place has historic relevance too, Prithivi Narayan saw Kathmandu valley for the first time from here. He found it so beautiful that he planned to capture the kingdoms of Kathmandu valley. There is a statue of Prithivi Narayan Shah on this hill, standing straight and viewing the beautiful Kathmandu valley.

Panoramic view of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and many more.

Along with the historic and spiritual center, this place is also famous for the Himalayan range that it offers. Panoramic views of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, etc are captivating. Chandragiri hill is one of the highest hills in the Kathmandu valley.