Chandragiri · On the hill · Nepal
Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple on Chandragiri Hill
The temple is a religious site within the hilltop complex, reached by the cable car and governed by its own customs.
Guide checked 2026-10-29 · operator information, not a live feed
What this page answers
This page focuses on respectful visiting and practical boundaries. It separates religious tradition from measured historical fact and does not claim to publish current worship schedules.
Quick facts
Located within the Chandragiri hilltop complex
The operator publishes a dedicated temple page
Worship times, access and photography rules should be checked on site
A cable car timetable is not a temple schedule
Reaching the temple
Visitors arrive at the hilltop complex by cable car from the Thankot-side lower station, then continue on foot within the complex. The temple is a distinct part of the hilltop, not part of the cable car fare structure.
If your party includes anyone with limited mobility, ask about the route, steps and slopes to the temple approach specifically. Boarding assistance at the cabin does not imply step-free access to the shrine.
Conduct and local notices
- Follow posted guidance on footwear, dress and photography
- Keep worship, religious tradition and historical claims distinct
- Allow space for devotees and avoid treating the shrine as a viewpoint backdrop
- Confirm any current restrictions with the operator or on-site notices
Worth checking: Puja times, entry arrangements and photography permissions can change. This independent guide does not publish a worship timetable.
Fitting the visit into the day
Put the temple earlier in the hilltop order, before a meal or a long photography stop, and keep the confirmed last descent in view. A religious visit should not depend on a general closing hour taken from a third-party listing.
The operator's own temple page is the best starting point for background; the cable car FAQ and contact line are the right places for operational questions.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a separate ticket for Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple?
The published fares here are cable car fares. Whether the temple or any associated service has a separate charge should be confirmed with the operator on the day.
What are the temple opening hours?
This guide does not publish a temple schedule. Check the operator's temple page and on-site notices, and keep the cable car's last descent in mind.
Can I photograph inside the temple?
Follow posted local rules and the guidance of staff and devotees. Restrictions can change, so ask on site rather than assuming photography is allowed.
Sources and verification limits
Operator information was checked on 2026-10-29. Fares, opening times, breaks, last-ride cut-offs, activity prices and facility opening status can change; confirm them with the operator before travelling. The Google Maps rating snapshot shown on the homepage is a manual third-party snapshot, not a review collected by this guide, and it is not included in this page's structured data.
Cable car contact published by the operator: +977-9802069900.
- Chandragiri Hills — Cable Car (fares, timings, ride)
- Chandragiri Hills — FAQ (hours, cabin and age rules)
- Chandragiri Hills — Contact (cable car line)
- Chandragiri Hills — Route to the Hills
- Chandragiri Hills — Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple
- Google Maps — Top Station reference point
Google Maps location reference · Independent Nepali-language homepage
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Getting there
On the hill
- Chandragiri Hills and the hilltop complex
- Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple on Chandragiri Hill
- Chandragiri view tower and viewpoints
- Himalayan views from Chandragiri
- Kathmandu Valley view from Chandragiri
- Adventure activities on Chandragiri Hill
- Zipline and aerial activities at Chandragiri
- Food and rest on Chandragiri Hill
Trip planning
This is an independent, unofficial, non-profit visitor guide. It is not operated by Chandragiri Hills, the cable car operator, the temple or the resort, and it does not sell tickets or take bookings. Road arrivals board at the Thankot-side Bottom Station; the Top Station Maps point is not a verified boarding or parking address.