Chandragiri Cable Car
चन्द्रागिरि केबलकार
A cable car southwest of the valley that climbs to a peak at about 2,520 m in about 10 minutes. On clear days, the Annapurna-to-Everest line of snow peaks is visible.
The cable car opened in 2016. Its lower station is at Thankot, and the total length is about 2.4 km. At the summit are the Bageshwar Temple, dedicated to Shiva, a viewing platform, restaurants, and play facilities for children. On clear days you can see the whole Himalayan range and the Kathmandu Valley. Foreign visitors pay more than Nepali citizens, and a round trip costs roughly US$20, though check the official published prices. It is about an hour by taxi from the city center. Weekends are crowded, so it is best to go in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (summit has separate evening hours)
Nearby sights
- Kirtipur
- Pharping
- Taudaha Lake
- Seto Gumba (Druk Amitabha Mountain)
- Dakshinkali Temple
- Chobhar Gorge & Adinath Lokeshwar
- Swayambhunath
- Khokana