Chandragiri · Cable car & tickets · Nepal
Buying Chandragiri cable car tickets
Buying the right ticket is mostly about choosing the right product and settling the return ride before you go up.
Guide checked 2026-10-29 · operator information, not a live feed
What this page answers
Visitors often ask whether tickets can be booked here, whether an online reseller is legitimate, and what to check at the counter. This page covers the purchase decision rather than repeating the fare table.
Quick facts
This independent guide does not sell, reserve or issue tickets
Official information: the operator Cable Car page and the base-station ticket counter
Choose one-way, two-way or Express before reaching the counter
Confirm the ticket cut-off and the last descent as separate questions
Where the purchase happens
The operator publishes its fare and ride information on the Chandragiri Hills website and sells cable car tickets through its own channels at the Thankot-side boarding station. The hilltop Maps pin is a location reference for the upper station, not a ticket office or a pickup point you can drive to.
Third-party travel pages, hotel desks and resellers may quote packages that bundle transport, meals or activities. Their totals are not the operator's published cable car fare, and this guide cannot verify what any intermediary includes.
Choosing the product that fits the day
- Two-way suits a normal hilltop visit because you return on the same cable car system
- One-way only makes sense if your onward transport from the hilltop is already arranged and confirmed
- Express Two Way is a separately listed product: confirm what it includes before paying extra
- Buy after checking the day's service status, lunch-break arrangement and last descent
Worth checking: A ticket is not a guarantee of uninterrupted service. Weather, maintenance and the operator's break schedule can change what is available after you arrive.
A short checklist at the counter
Have the identity documents for every adult in your party ready, state your category clearly, and check the printed direction and product before leaving the window. Ask where the return queue forms and what time it closes.
If children, wheelchair users or a large group are involved, ask about the cabin and accompaniment rules at the same time. The operator FAQ states that a child aged 11 or under needs a companion aged at least 15, that a cabin holds up to eight people, and that children under three count towards that number.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book Chandragiri cable car tickets on this website?
No. This is an independent, unofficial information guide. It does not sell tickets, take payment or hold reservations. Use the operator's official channels.
Should I buy a one-way or return ticket?
For a normal visit, return is the practical choice because road access is at the lower station. Buy one-way only when your onward route from the hilltop has been separately confirmed.
Do I need identification to buy a ticket?
The operator's published discount policy refers to valid identification and nationality conditions. Carry documents for the category you claim and confirm at the counter which ones are accepted.
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.