Well, my daughter’s school was off and I wanted to make an outside trip together with family. I was thinking to make a hiking trip somewhere like, Jamacho Gumba, Phulchoki Hill, Champadevi Hill, and Chandragiri Hiking. When I talked with my daughter she don’t want to walk but she wants to go out and have some fun. So that I chose to go to visit Chandragiri Hill by cable car and spend a day there.
As we planned to make a trip to Chandragiri; we took a bus from Kalimati to Thankot and hiked up to the Cable Car station. In the basement of the cable car station, there are some things to do; a playing ground for kids and small stalls to buy something. We spend some time in the basement before we took the cable car to the top of the Chandragiri.
Because of the public holiday, there were many people and we stayed in the queue to purchase the ticket. After getting the ticket in hand again we have to stay in the line so staying in the line is continued. There are many cable cars to go up and down, so that, the line to catch the cable car was not as long as buying a ticket. But both processes took us around half an hour before we got in the cable car to Chandragiri Hill.
Our journey embarked on a Cable car, it was very fun for all of us because we were flying on the rope. I show my daughter was very happy to be out of school and stop to learn ABCD, 12345, and क ख ग घ. After a few minutes, we reached on top of Chandragiri Hill.
Things to do in Chandragiri Hill
There are many enjoyable activities can do on the top of Chandragiri Hill. As this place belongs to the history of Nepal; in the history of Nepal the great King Prithi Narayan Shah shows the views of the Kathmandu Valley and he decided that he wants to be king of this amazing land. So that this place is very popular for the views of Kathmandu Valley and its surroundings.
Take a photo with family
Chandragiri Hill is one of the viewpoints nearby Kathmandu Valley. Going there and not taking a good photo with friends and family will make incomplete your journey there. Because the scenery from the top and surroundings are stunning. So you can’t stop taking good photos for the memory of your trip to Chandragiri.
Enjoy the mountain and surrounding vistas
From the top of Chandragiri Hill, you can enjoy the panoramic view of snowy peaks. Such as Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, and many more. Not only the mountain view we can enjoy the great view of the Kathmandu Valley and Chitlang village. Even you can enjoy the view of the green wilderness and the man-made creation of Chandragiri Hill resort.
Play with children in the Children’s park children
There is a children’s park where you can enjoy your trip to Chandragiri Hill with your kids. I enjoyed myself a lot there with my daughter because my daughter was super happy to be there. Although she was there when she was 2 years old too. At that time she could not play like this time.
Worship at Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple
The main attraction of Chandragiri Hill is the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. This is a Hindu Temple and you can worship in this temple. Even walking around this temple with the surrounding glimpse will make your trip to Chandragiri successful.
Chandragiri Cable Car Ticket rate
Nepalese citizens: NPR 415 for one way and NPR 700 for both way
SAARC Citizens: NPR 415 for one way and NPR 700 for both way
Chinese Citizens: USD 9 for one way and USD 15 for both ways.
Other nationality: USD 13 for one way and USD 22 for both ways.
Students 25% discount on the total amount
Children up to 3 feet free
For children up to 3 to 4 feet 40% discount on the total amount
Elderly over 60 years 25% discount
How to get there
First, you need to go to Kalanki, Kalanki is the junction of the highway to Pokhara, Chitwan, and other many destinations. So that first you drive to Kalanki and then take a public bus to Thankot and then up to Chandragiri. Even you can get off in Tribhuvan Park and then hike a bit to reach Chandragiri Cable Car station.
In conclusion
Our trip to Chandragiri Hill was amazing we spend almost a full day up there. Took some beautiful photos, worshiped at the Bhaleshwore Temple, and enjoy the outstanding scenery of Kathmandu Valley, Chitlang village. Unfortunately, we could not have the spectacular vistas of the snowy peaks. So I felt this place is a full package to enjoy your weekend with your family.
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