The hills of Chandragiri are also historically significant. From these hills, King Prithvi Narayan Shah first saw a very picturesque and prosperous valley of Kathmandu, which instilled in the king's spirit the idea of annexing this valley to his kingdom. Folklore holds that Prithvi Narayan Shah gathered spiritual powers for the unification process after undergoing a rigorous "sadhana" or meditation in these hills. As he climbed the hills, King Gorkhali disguised himself so that he would not be recognized by the Malla kings of the Kathmandu Valley.

Chandragiri Hill, about 7 kilometers from Thankot, is located southwest of Kathmandu Valley. At 2551 meters above sea level, the hill offers high peaks and breathtaking views of the entire Kathmandu Valley, which is covered in lush flora. From Chandragiri, you can see the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas, which range from Annapurna to Everest.

The view tower, located 2,551 meters above sea level, provides an unobstructed 180-degree view of the majestic Himalayas. Everyone should visit Chandragiri Hills. The children's playground is equipped with exciting recreational equipment such as climbing ropes, swings, slides, seesaws, and a jungle gym to keep your children entertained. Both the bottom and top stations have souvenir shops that sell a variety of clothing brands and cultural merchandise that is reasonably priced and makes excellent souvenirs of your visit. If you're looking for a day trip from Kathmandu, Chandragiri Hill is a great place to start. Here are the two routes we can take to get there:

The hike to Chandragiri is one of the best in the Kathmandu Valley. The Hindu Temple in Matatirtha serves as the starting point. The trail leads from the famous Matatirtha Temple to Chhap Bhanjyang at 2275m via a small rainy village and wet forest. Chhap Bhanjyang has a plethora of local tea shops where you can smell the delectable masala chai from miles away. You'll be walking through the forest after a quick tea break in Chap Bhanjyang. After about an hour of walking, you will arrive at your final destination, Chandragiri Hill.

Basic Margin:

Drive till Matatirtha Temple (Via Public or Private Vehicle) Locally made tea breakthrough halfway.

Start hiking to Chhap Bhanjyang through small villages and forest. It will take around 3 hours to reach Chhap Bhanjyang.

Another Tea Break at Chhap Bhanjyang. This tea is famous around the Kathmandu. Walk through the forest for an hour until you reach Chandragiri Hill.

The trail continues 3 hours descend to the Chhap Bhanjyang.

Your day hiking ends here. Drive back to Kathmandu.

The 2.5-kilometer-long ropeway (cable car) ride from Thankot to the top of Chandragiri begins at the base station. The 2.5km route takes about 9 minutes to complete. Kathmandu Fun Park Ltd constructs the Cable Car. This cable car is expected to carry 5,000 to 10,000 passengers per day. To get to Thankot, you can take local route buses, Tempos and Microbuses, or even taxis. After arriving in Thankot, proceed to the base station at Godam Chaur, which is about a 10-minute walk from the Police Checkpoint in Thankot on the way to Chitlang. On weekdays, the cable car would run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on weekends and public holiday, it would run from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.