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A five- to six-hour day hike from Thankot to Chandragiri Hill that climbs to 2,551 m for sweeping views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and the Langtang range. Expect forested trails, village hamlets and the option of a cable car descent.
A five- to six-hour day hike from Thankot to Chandragiri Hill that climbs to 2,551 m for sweeping views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and the Langtang range. Expect forested trails, village hamlets and the option of a cable car descent.
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Operated by High Spirit Treks and Expedition Nepal · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Mornings on Chandragiri begin with the valley below still soft and slow, the village roofs wet from dew and the trail winding up through a mixed pine and rhododendron stand. Walkers push into a cool, fragrant understory where the path alternates between compact dirt, short stone steps and open ridgelines that suddenly throw the Himalaya into view.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Moderate fitness needed — regular hill-walkers or anyone who can sustain steady uphill walking for several hours will manage comfortably.
The round-trip typically takes 5–6 hours with an elevation gain of about 800–1,100 m depending on your start point near Thankot.
A guide is not mandatory for the well-marked trail, but a local guide adds cultural context and route confidence, and is included in some organized tours.
Yes — the Chandragiri Cable Car runs between Thankot and the hilltop and is commonly used for return transport if you prefer to hike up and ride down (or vice versa).
Simple teahouses and a few stalls exist near the trailheads and at the summit area; basic toilets are available at the top and at established rest stops.
Chandragiri has long been a local vantage used by valley communities; the summit area includes temples and recent cable-car development (opened 2016) that increased access for day visitors.
The hill sees heavy day-use pressure; stick to trails, carry out waste and support local teahouses to help keep paths and community services maintained.
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