Chandragiri Hill is located at an altitude of 2551 meters above sea level. It is a perfect destination for tourists who are looking to be away from the bustle of Kathmandu. The Chandragiri hill is just about a 12 km drive from Thamel, and afterwards you have to take a 2.5 km cable car that lasts about 15 minutes. Once you are in the cable car, you will be above the lush forest and have a wonderful view of Kathmandu city and the surrounding hills. Once you reach the top of Chandragiri Hill, you will have a magnificent view of the Annapurna Himalayas, Lamjung Himal, Manaslu, Langtang Himalaya, and Mt. Everest. The total duration of the trip will be about 4-5 hours.
Chandragiri Hill is popular for people who want to be with nature and for pilgrimage tourists as well. There is a Hindu temple called Bhaleshwor Mahadev on the top of Chandragiri Hill. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, thousands of pilgrimage tourists visit the Chandragiri Hill who believe in Hinduism. Chandragiri Hill is a newly discovered scenic destination that began operating on December 16, 2016.
If you are in Kathmandu and looking for a day trip, Chandragiri Hill is going to be a wonderful experience. For those who haven't been sightseeing in Kathmandu, you can visit Swyambhu and Kathmandu Durbar Square on the way back after the Chandragiri Hill trip.
Warm clothes, sunglasses, a bottle of drinking water, sunscreen, and a camera are essential while starting your trip to Chandragiri Hill.
Best time for Chandragiri Hill Tour
February to May in the spring and September to December are the best times to go on a trip to Chandragiri Hill. Usually, morning is the best time for a nice view of the mountains, as afternoon typically comes with clouds.
