Thankot to Chandragiri Cable Car Base Station

What this page answers

Many route questions collapse at Thankot: visitors know roughly where they are, but not which pin to follow or where a vehicle can drop them. This page covers that final decision without inventing turn-by-turn directions.

Quick facts

Thankot is the commonly referenced approach area for the lower station

Use the operator Route to the Hills page rather than the upper station Maps pin

Final drop-off point, local fares and road conditions are confirmed locally

Set the return meeting point before boarding

Setting the right destination

The operator publishes a Route to the Hills page for reaching the boarding area. Use that as the authoritative starting point for directions, then ask your driver to confirm the exact drop-off point on the day.

The Google Maps reference used by this guide points at the upper station on Chandragiri Hill. It is a third-party location snapshot for the destination, not a route to the ticket counter. Confusing the two is the main cause of wasted trips.

What this guide does not claim to verify

Bus numbers, frequencies or whether a service stops directly at the counter
Taxi or ride-hail fares for the final leg
Current road surface, diversions or parking availability
The exact walking distance from a drop-off point to the queue

Worth checking: Those details change with local conditions. Confirm them with the operator on +977-9802069900 or with your transport provider rather than relying on an old listing.

The return leg

Ask the driver where they will wait and until what time, and compare that with the last descent you confirmed. If you are using public transport, check the last available service back towards Kathmandu before you ride up.

Thankot and the surrounding Matatirtha area can be combined with the cable car visit, but keep those stops outside the confirmed cable car window so a delayed descent does not strand you.

Frequently asked questions

Is Thankot the same place as the cable car base station?

Thankot is the approach area commonly used as a landmark for the lower station. For the exact boarding point, follow the operator's Route to the Hills guidance and confirm locally.

Can I drive straight to the Top Station?

No. Road arrivals board at the lower station and reach the hilltop by cable car. The upper station Maps pin is not a verified driving destination.

Is there a shuttle from Thankot to the ticket counter?

A shuttle service is not verified by this guide. Ask the operator or your transport provider about the final leg on the day of travel.

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.

Google Maps location reference · Independent Nepali-language homepage

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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.

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