Chandragiri · On the hill · Nepal
Chandragiri Hills and the hilltop complex
Chandragiri Hills is the hilltop destination and its facilities. The cable car is how road visitors reach it.
Guide checked 2026-10-29 · operator information, not a live feed
What this page answers
The name is used loosely for the station, the temple, the views, the resort and the activities. Treating them as one ticketed attraction is the source of most planning mistakes.
Quick facts
Reached from the Thankot-side lower station by cable car
Facilities include Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, viewing areas, food and a resort
Paid activities and the resort have their own rules and opening status
Operator suggests at least two to three hours on the hill
One hilltop, several separate services
The operator describes a hilltop complex with a temple, viewing facilities, food and rest options, a resort, children's activities and adventure experiences. Each may have its own hours, charges and access rules.
A cable car ticket establishes a ride by category and direction. It does not prove that the temple is open for worship, that a restaurant is serving, or that an activity is operating when you arrive.
Planning a route around the hilltop
- Confirm the last descent before choosing an order
- Visit the temple and viewing areas before adding a meal or paid activity
- Keep a buffer for queues, weather and photography stops
- Ask about step-free routes if anyone in the party needs them
Conditions and expectations
The hilltop can be cloudy, windy and cooler than the valley. The operator describes views of the Kathmandu Valley, surrounding hills and the Himalaya, but no particular peak or clear panorama is guaranteed.
A regional weather forecast is a model for the area, not an on-site reading. It cannot confirm visibility at the viewpoint or that the cable car is operating safely.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandragiri Hills the same as the Top Station?
The name is commonly used for the hilltop complex that the cable car reaches. This guide uses Top Station for the upper station and treats the temple, views, food and activities as separate facilities.
Does one ticket cover everything on the hill?
No. Published fares cover cable car journeys. Confirm the opening status and charge of each hilltop facility separately.
Who operates the cable car and hilltop facilities?
Chandragiri Hills is the operator named on the official pages. This site is an independent, unofficial guide and is not the operator.
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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Cable car & tickets
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.