Take a taxi to Thankot and start up the road towards the cable car base, then take the walking path that climbs through the forest. On our map it is about 4.0 km with 1,020 m of ascent, and it is steep from start to finish, so go slowly. Operators allow three hours, a hiker's group took four to five, and a 2026 guide says about four hours. The path is narrow and stony near the top. At the hilltop you reach the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple and the viewing tower, with the valley spread out below and, on clear days, the Himalaya behind. Eat lunch at one of the cafes, then ride the cable car down to Thankot in about ten minutes, or walk down.
Chandragiri Hills Day Hike
A one-day hike up Chandragiri Hills (2,551 m) from Thankot to the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple, 4.0 km with 1,020 m of climbing, then down by cable car or on foot.
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- उत्तम महिनाMar–May, Oct–Nov
यो यात्रा तालिकासहित ट्रिपको योजना बनाउनुहोस्Chandragiri Hills Day Hike का लागि साथी खोज्नुहोस्हप्ताअनुसार प्रस्थान हेर्नुहोस्
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Chandragiri Hills Day Hike नेपालको Kathmandu Valley क्षेत्रमा पर्ने 1 दिनको ट्रेक हो, जुन २,५५१ मिटरसम्म उक्लिन्छ। विदेशी ट्रेकरहरूले आफ्नो मिति, बजेट र गतिसहित ट्रिप पोस्ट गरेर FindTrekkingPartner मा यसका लागि साथी खोज्न सक्छन्। दुवै ट्रेकर सहमत नभएसम्म म्याचहरू निजी रहन्छन्, र सेवा निःशुल्क छ। मध्यम स्तरको दरमा, चार जना ट्रेकरले बाँड्दा 1 दिनको लागि इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइडको खर्च प्रति व्यक्ति लगभग USD ९ पर्छ, जबकि एक्लै जाँदा USD ३७ पर्छ। उत्तम मौसमहरू Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr हुन्। यस्ता खुला रुटहरूमा इजाजतपत्रप्राप्त गाइड अनिवार्य रूपमा लागू गरिएको छैन (१९ अक्टोबर २०२६ मा जाँचिएको): खुम्बु नगरपालिकाले नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्डको अप्रिल २०२३ को नियमबाट बाहिर रहने निर्णय गरेको छ र दिनभरका हाइकमा गाइड चाहिँदैन, तर पनि गाइड राख्न कडा सल्लाह दिइन्छ, त्यसैले आफ्नो एजेन्सीसँग पुष्टि गर्नुहोस्। पछिल्लो पटक पुष्टि गरिएको: २०२६ अक्टोबर १९। स्रोतहरू: नेपाल पर्यटन बोर्ड, DNPWC, अध्यागमन विभाग।
स्रोतहरू:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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परिचय
Thankot बाट सुरु१ दिन · अधिकतम २,५५१ मि
उत्तम मौसम: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Chandragiri Hills is a one-day hike from Thankot, on the western edge of Kathmandu, up to a 2,551 m hilltop crowned by the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple, a Shiva shrine. On our map the climb is only 4.0 km long but gains about 1,020 m, on a steep path through forest and a stretch of forest road, so it is short and hard. Operators give three hours up, one hiker's group took four to five, and a 2026 guide says about four hours one way. Most people ride the cable car down, a ride of 9 to 14 minutes over 2.5 km, and a taxi from the base takes them home. The base is about an hour's drive from central Kathmandu, and there are cafes at the top. None of our sources lists a park permit for the hike, but the cable car sells its own tickets. Carry water and lunch.
The plan follows two operator itineraries, a hiker's account of the walk and a 2026 Nepal Traveller guide to the cable car. They agree on the steep path from Thankot and the temple at the top. The sources give 2,551 m for the top, and one account says 2,520 m; we use 2,551 m, which OpenStreetMap also gives.
What the hike is like
The path starts on a road, then leaves it for a jungle path that one hiker describes as straight upward with not a single level stretch. Higher up the way is narrow and stony. At the top you find the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple, a viewing tower, walking paths, a children's play area and cafes. A road reaches near the hilltop, used mainly by tour vehicles, so you may share the summit with day visitors. The cable car queue can add 45 minutes or more on busy days.
Permits and rules
None of our sources lists a park permit or entrance fee for the hike. The cable car sells its own tickets: a July 2026 guide gives about USD 22 for foreigners return and about USD 13 one way, and calls these ballpark figures, so check with Chandragiri Hills Ltd. Opening hours start around 8 am on weekdays and around 7 am at weekends, with closing times that vary.
Best season
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) give the clearest views, according to an operator; snow is possible in winter.
Getting there and away
Take a taxi or bus to Thankot, about an hour from central Kathmandu. No taxi fare is published in our sources. Come down by cable car to Thankot or retrace the path on foot, and take a taxi or bus back.
Difficulty and fitness
The climb is steep: 1,020 m in 4 km. It is moderate for a day walk if you take it slowly, with two litres of water and lunch. Start by 7 am, and walk down only if you have knees for it.
Budget notes
The cable car is the main cost: about USD 13 one way if you walk up. Add the taxi to Thankot, which the costs section shows as a line to check.
मुख्य आकर्षण
- Chandragiri Hill at 2,551 m, with the Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple on top
- A steep, direct climb through jungle from the Thankot road
- Choice of cable car down (about 10 minutes) or a walk
- Views over the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges on clear days
- A hilltop park with a viewing tower and cafes
मार्ग नक्सा
मार्गको डेटा OpenStreetMap बाट लिइएको हो, हाम्रो टोलीले अझै जाँचेको छैन। योजना बनाउन प्रयोग गर्नुहोस्, नेभिगेसनका लागि होइन।
दिनदिनको विवरण
कति खर्च लाग्छ
प्रति व्यक्ति अनुमानित सबै-समेतको खर्च: उचाइअनुसार लज र खाना, यातायात, अनुमतिपत्र, र गाइड तथा पोर्टर। जति धेरै ट्रेकरले गाइड र पोर्टर बाँड्छन्, प्रत्येकले त्यति कम तिर्छन्। २०२६ अक्टोबर सम्मको अनुसार।
| शैली | १ ट्रेकर | २ ट्रेकर बाँडेर | ४ ट्रेकर बाँडेर |
|---|---|---|---|
| किफायती | — | — | — |
| मध्यम | US$ ४०–US$ ८०* | US$ २०–US$ ४०* | US$ १०–US$ ३०* |
| आरामदायी | US$ ४०–US$ ८०* | US$ ३०–US$ ५०* | US$ २०–US$ ४०* |
गाइड बाँडेर पैसा बचाउनुहोस्
मध्यम स्तरमा, एक्लो ट्रेकरले करिब US$ ४०–US$ ८० तिर्छ; एउटा गाइड र दुई पोर्टर बाँड्ने चार ट्रेकरले प्रत्येकले करिब US$ १०–US$ ३० तिर्छन् (दायराको माथिल्लो छेउमा 66% कम)।
२ ट्रेकरले बाँड्दाको विवरण
| विवरण | किफायती | मध्यम | आरामदायी |
|---|---|---|---|
| गाइड | — | US$ १०–US$ ३० | US$ १०–US$ ३० |
| पोर्टर | — | US$ ०–US$ २० | US$ १०–US$ ३० |
बजेटमा सार्वजनिक यातायात र पोर्टरबिना; मध्यम स्तरमा दुई ट्रेकरबीच एक पोर्टर र निजी सवारी साधन बाँडिन्छ; आरामदायीमा प्रत्येक ट्रेकरलाई एक पोर्टर। गाइड अनिवार्य भएको ठाउँमा वा मध्यम स्तर अथवा आरामदायी शैलीमा समावेश गरिएको हुन्छ।
समावेश छैन
यिनको प्रकाशित मूल्य भेटिएन: Kathmandu to Thankot and back by taxi। * चिन्ह लागेका जम्मा रकममा यी छुटेका छन्; आफ्नो एजेन्सीसँग सोध्नुहोस्। A day hike: no lodging and no permit. The cable car down costs about USD 13 for foreigners one way (Nepal Traveller, July 2026), not counted here. A guide is optional.
खर्चका स्रोतहरू
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Nepal Tourism Board: Trekking Permit (2026-10-18)
अपरेटर गाइडबाट लिइएका अनुमान हुन्, कोटेसन होइनन्। टिप, बीमा, सामान र काठमाडौंका होटल समावेश छैनन्; USD प्लेटफर्मको विनिमय दरमा।
फोटोहरू
प्रायः सोधिने प्रश्नहरू
Operators give about three hours up from Thankot, one hiker's group took four to five hours, and a 2026 guide says about four hours one way. Our map shows 4.0 km with 1,020 m of climbing.
2,551 m according to an operator page and OpenStreetMap. One hiker's account gives 2,520 m.
Yes. The cable car runs about 2.5 km between the hilltop and a base near Thankot in 9 to 14 minutes. A July 2026 guide gives about USD 22 return and about USD 13 one way for foreigners, which may be out of date.
None of our sources lists a permit or park fee for the hike. The cable car has its own ticket price.
The Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple, a viewing tower, walking paths, a children's play area and cafes, with views over the Kathmandu Valley.
स्रोतहरू
बाटोभरि
मार्गको हरेक दिन बास, चिकित्सा सहायता, पानी र हेर्नलायक ठाउँहरू।
1. Thankot → Chandragiri Hill
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