Chandragiri Hiking

At a Glance
  • DestinationNepal
  • Duration7 hrs
  • Trip DifficultyEasy
  • ActivitiesHiking
  • MealsLunch
  • Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
  • BEST TIMEAll Year Around

Trip Overview

As one of the various hills around Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri has, for quite a while, been a go-to place for short hiking trips. At a height of 2,551m, it offers the best views of the Himalayan range from Kathmandu. With being an ideal destination for short hiking, Chandragiri has included cable car rides for recreational purposes. Thus individuals come here for Chandragiri cable car tours as well. The cable car ride offers the grandiose scenes of Kathmandu that fascinates everybody with its eminent panoramas that are matched by none.  Chandragiri Hiking is an ideal opportunity to see great mountain pinnacles and taste the substance of hiking in Nepal. Along these lines, anyone with restricted time wanted to go trekking can choose Chandragiri Day Tours. This lets you experience the Himalayas and culture of Nepal without burning through a lot of your time.

Features of Chandragiri Hiking

  • The journey begins at Mata Tirtha temple, which is a holy sanctuary for Hindu followers
  • The venture moves along the profound forested path to the top of the hill
  • Observe the explorers that visit the only temple on the top – Baleshwar sanctuary
  • Take joy in the pleasant sights of the valley from the head of the slope
  • Witness the mind-blowing perspective on the Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang Ranges, Everest, Gaurishankar and some more
  • Enjoy the cable car ride from the top to main entrance of Chandragiri Hill while seeing amazing sights of the valleys and verdant backwoods

Moreover, Chandragiri Hiking is perfect for a short getaway for anyone visiting Kathmandu valley and needs to leave the crowded city. From the vantage, you will likewise get the opportunity to see the 360-degree view of the mountains of Nepal. Peaks like Langtang Himal, Annapurna range, Mount Everest, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Dorje Lakpa, and so on are noticeable from here. At the top of the hill, there is a Baleshwar temple. It is a sanctified spot for Hindu and Buddhist simultaneously. Chandragiri Hiking in a day presents you with a lot of activities in a day. From visiting temples to appreciating mighty mountain views to taking pleasure in hiking, it gives everything. Furthermore, another interesting part of this hike is riding a cable car on return. The ride is a slow yet fun and essentially offers a superb and great experience.

Of all the hiking trails that are around Kathmandu, Chandragiri Hiking trail is one of the recently opened trails. It takes you through the evergreen forested route. Walking around Mata Tirtha, Chandragiri Hiking gets even more exceptional. This is likewise the second when you see a bewildering mountain vistas and the picturesque view of Kathmandu valley. Before you meet the mountains, you go through a deeply forested trail that is simply bewildering too. Chandragiri Hiking is ideal for the individuals who are searching for easy hiking trails around Kathmandu.

About this wonderful Hiking Journey

Your guide for the day will meet you at the Hotel in the morning. With him, you will drive to Mata Tirtha temple in a private vehicle for around 45 minutes. It can take less as well if traffic is less. Mata Tirtha Temple (Mandir) is a holy sanctuary that gets more guests on the occasion of Mother's Day. Mata represents Mother in English thus it gets numerous guests during the event of Mother’s Day. From that point, you will follow the backwoods trail and wide ways to the head of the Chandragiri Hill. It takes around 3 hours to arrive at the entrance of the Chandragiri Hill.

In between, you will get to see dazzling scenes of Kathmandu valley. And at the top of the hill, Himalayan wonders await for you. You will get the chance to see the astounding perspectives on Everest, Manaslu, Langtang, Dhaulagiri, Jugal Himal, Annapurna, Gauri Shankar, and a lot more pinnacles.

You may likewise visit the Baleshwar temple which is a temple of Hindu god Lord Shiva who is otherwise called Mahadev. According to the myth, the holy temple was built at the same spot where Mahadev showed up. Around 4 PM, we will choose to return to the city after rejoicing the quaint beauty of the hill.

We return by taking a cable car ride which is slow yet obviously fulfilling. You will get the opportunity to see verdant woodland underneath and pleasant views of Kathmandu valley in the distance. The complete span of the Chandragiri Hiking trip is around 7 hours from start to end. The time you spent is here advantageous and relaxing. You will altogether make the most of your time doing Chandragiri Hiking.

Cost Includes

  • All ground transportation by private vehicle
  • English speaking guide including his meals and salary
  • Lunch at Chandragiri.
  • Chandragiri Cable Car Ticket
  • Government taxes and office service charge
 

Cost Excludes

  • Foods and accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and driver

Cost and Date

Start Dates refer to your arrival date in Nepal. End Dates correspond to your return date from Nepal.

The Chandragiri Hiking set departure dates are tailored for the group joining option. If the 7 hrs Chandragiri Hiking departure dates don’t fit your schedule, we can include alternative dates that better suit your needs.

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