Chandragiri · Cable car & tickets · Nepal
Chandragiri cable car ticket price explained
The published fare is a table of categories, currencies and trip directions, not one flat entry price. Here is how to read it before you pay.
Guide checked 2026-10-29 · operator information, not a live feed
What this page answers
This page answers the price question that the homepage fare table only shows as a snapshot: which column applies to you, why the three rows use different currencies, and which details the counter still has to confirm on the day.
Quick facts
Snapshot checked 29 October 2026 on the operator Cable Car page, not a live price feed
Return fares listed: NPR 850 (Nepalese), INR 950 (SAARC), USD 23 (other foreign visitors)
One-way, two-way and Express Two Way are separate products
Final amount, eligibility and documents are confirmed at the official point of sale
Read the fare table by category and currency
The operator listing separates Nepalese visitors, SAARC visitors and other foreign visitors. It quotes the first group in Nepalese rupees, the second in Indian rupees and the third in US dollars. Those numbers are not three prices for the same ticket in one currency, and converting them informally can mislead a budget.
On 29 October 2026 the two-way column showed NPR 850, INR 950 and USD 23. The one-way column showed NPR 510, INR 570 and USD 13, and an Express Two Way product was listed separately at NPR 1350, INR 1250 and USD 25. Treat these as a dated copy of a published table, not as today's checkout total.
This fare applies to the cable car. The hilltop temple, viewing facilities, resort, meals and paid activities are separate services, and a cable car ticket does not establish their opening times or prices.
What can change the amount at the counter
- Citizenship or SAARC eligibility and the identity documents the operator asks to see
- Direction of travel: one-way, two-way, or the Express product
- Date of visit, applicable service and any current notice issued by the operator
- Child age or height rules, and whether a concession actually applies to your party
- Whether the ticket covers only the ride or a bundled hilltop product
Worth checking: The published discount policy mentions valid identification and Nepalese nationality conditions. Do not assume that senior, student, disability or child concessions are automatic. Ask which documents are accepted before budgeting.
How to confirm the price before leaving
Open the operator Cable Car page on the day and compare it with the counter quote. If the two disagree, the counter and the official ticket system decide. This independent guide does not sell tickets and cannot see current inventory or promotions.
Ask about the price and about the last return ride in the same call: a cheap fare is of little use if the descent is already closed. The cable car contact number published by the operator is +977-9802069900.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chandragiri cable car ticket the same price for everyone?
No. The operator publishes separate rows for Nepalese, SAARC and other foreign visitors, quoted in NPR, INR and USD respectively. Which row applies depends on eligibility and the documents the counter accepts.
Does the return fare include hilltop activities or meals?
No. It is a cable car fare. The temple, viewing facilities, resort, food and paid activities are separate, with their own opening status and charges that should be confirmed independently.
Why is there an Express Two Way price?
The operator lists Express Two Way as its own product alongside one-way and two-way fares. What is included, whether it is operating that day and its current price are questions for the official ticket counter.
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.
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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
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- 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.