Chandragiri · Cable car & tickets · Nepal
The Chandragiri cable car ride
The operator describes a line of about 2.5 km and a ride of roughly ten minutes. Neither figure includes the wait before or after it.
Guide checked 2026-10-29 · operator information, not a live feed
What this page answers
This page is about the journey itself: how the published ride figures should be read, what the cabin rules mean for a group, and which parts of the experience are weather-dependent.
Quick facts
Operator FAQ: line of about 2.5 km
Cable Car page: ride of roughly ten minutes
FAQ: up to eight people per cabin, children under three included
Queueing, ticket checks, breaks and weather are not included in ride time
What the published numbers mean
The two official pages give a line length of about 2.5 km and a ride time of roughly ten minutes. Those describe the cable car journey, not the total visit. A realistic plan adds the ticket queue, any lunch break, boarding assistance, waiting for a cabin and the walk into the hilltop complex.
The operator also notes that staff assist wheelchair users when boarding and disembarking. That is help at the boarding point, not a guarantee that every hilltop path or facility is step-free.
Cabin and age rules worth knowing
- A child aged 11 or under needs a companion aged at least 15, according to the operator FAQ
- Up to eight people per cabin is stated, with children under three counting towards that number
- Confirm current restrictions before travelling with a large group or specialist equipment
- Weather and maintenance can interrupt service regardless of the published timetable
Worth checking: These are published operator rules, not an independent inspection of cabins or a live count of available cabins today.
Views during the ascent
The line climbs from the lower station towards the ridge, so conditions can differ between the two ends. Cloud, haze and wind can build on the hillside even when the valley below looks clear.
Do not plan photography around a guaranteed clear window. A regional weather model cannot confirm visibility along the line or safe operation; the operator's notice on the day is the authority.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Chandragiri cable car ride?
The operator describes about ten minutes in the cabin on a line of roughly 2.5 km. Queueing, ticket checks, breaks and the hilltop visit are additional.
How many people fit in one cabin?
The operator FAQ states up to eight people, with children under three counted. Confirm current rules with the operator for your group.
Can young children ride without an adult?
No. The published FAQ rule requires a companion aged at least 15 for a child aged 11 or under.
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.