1 Day Chandragiri Hills Tour
Chandragiri hill tour is a short destination from Kathmandu, taking you to one of the highest viewpoints to witness the beauty of the Kathmandu Valley. Chandragiri hill situated at an elevation of 2,540m, is perfect for foreign tourists, offering beautiful mountain views when the weather is clear. A scenic cable car ride of approximately 12 minutes provides panoramic views of mountains and hills. This tour is full of excitement and enjoyment, and allows you to experience beautiful mountain scenery, in a very short time from Kathmandu. This tour is perfect for those who have limited time but want to experience nature and mountains from one of the nearest points from the capital city of Nepal.
Chandragiri Hills Tour Facts
Kathmandu
Easy
Dinner and Breakfast included
Lodge
Car or Bus and Cable Car
2540 Meters
November to March
1 to 12 pax
Chandragiri Hills Tour Highlights
- Scenic cable car ride that takes you to the top of the hill from the base.
- Witness panoramic Himalayan views of Mt. Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and other mountains on clear days
- Visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the top of Chandragiri Hill.
- Overnight at a hotel providing amazing views of mountains
- A refreshing 2-day tour in Kathmandu that’s worth doing
Chandragiri Hills Tour Overview
Chandragiri hill tour is a short and scenic tour of 2 days where you will be able to witness panoramic Himalayan views from one of the nearest destinations in Kathmandu. You will reach the Chandragiri cable car approximately 30 to 40 minutes from the core area of Kathmandu. After reaching, you will take a scenic cable car ride that takes you to the top of Chandragiri hill. Then, you will visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple that is situated at the top of Chandragiri hill. From the top, you will get to witness the Himlayan panoramas of popular mountains such as Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, and so on.
Looking at the history of Nepal, Chandragiri hill is known for the great king of Nepal, Prithivi Narayan Shah, who is known for unifying smaller nations into more significant Nepal. In the past, when King Prithvi Narayan Shah planned to unify Nepal, he observed the Kathmandu Valley from Chandragiri Hill to strategize his campaign. Today, instead of military plans, many people visit the hill to enjoy the views of the Kathmandu valley and the beautiful mountains. You can also witness the statue of Prithvi Narayan Shah near the Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple built to honor his historical role. You will have an overnight stay at the top of the Chandragiri hills and enjoy the night views from there.
Chandragiri Hills offers tourists the perfect blend of nature history, and breathtaking views. From the scenic cable car ride to witnessing the panoramic views of Himalayas and the spiritual of Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. This short tour offers you with refreshment, enjoyment, a glimpse of Nepal’s history and creates lasting memories of nature. This tour is ideal for tourists seeking a peaceful escape, and a place to capture stunning photographs of mountains. For all these reasons, Chandragiri Hill is a must-visit destination near Kathmandu.
Chandragiri Hills Tour Outline
Day 01 - Drive to Chandragiri cable car station and take cable car to Chandragiri top 11 minute ride and visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and drive to Chandragiri Hills Resort. Overnight at Chandragiri Hills Resort.
Day 02 - Early morning wakeup for sunrise and after visit around Chandragiri Hills and Lunch time take car to cable car top station and back to bottom by cable car and drive back to Kathmandu.
SERVICE INCLUSION
- Accommodation, Dinner and Breakfast at Chandragiri Hills Resort.
- English speaking Guide
- Transportation
- All our government taxes.
- Official expense:
What's not included?
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips for Guide and driver.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
CANCELLATION
- 20% of the trip cost will be charged for the confirmed trip getting canceled.
- 50% of the trip cost will be charged if canceled between 30 to 10 days before the trip departure date.
- No refund if canceled within 10 days of the trip date or in the case of not showing.
- Regrettably, in the case where the trek/tour cannot be completed due to the customer’s own problem, sickness, or unfavorable weather, there will be no refund.
- If the trekking/tour is extended more than the given itinerary extra charge will be applied accordingly.
- If the agreed trip cannot be organized due to bad weather or any unforeseen events, a similar trip will be organized (in mutual understanding with the travelers).