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Take a short cable car from Kathmandu to 2,520 m and follow a scenic, two‑hour ridge walk with Himalayan panoramas, jungle descent and a village pickup. This five–six hour day hike mixes easy cable access with moderate trail sections and local tea stops.
Take a short cable car from Kathmandu to 2,520 m and follow a scenic, two‑hour ridge walk with Himalayan panoramas, jungle descent and a village pickup. This five–six hour day hike mixes easy cable access with moderate trail sections and local tea stops.
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Operated by Himalayan Planet Adventures · Chandragiri, Bagmati Province
You step out of the cable car into thin, cold air at 2,520 meters, the city’s hum shrinking below while the Himalayas assert themselves on the skyline. A ten‑minute gondola climb delivers immediate relief from traffic and drops hikers onto a broad ridge where wind and light shape the view.
moderate.
5–6 hours.
Moderate — you should be comfortable walking uneven trails for several hours and managing some elevation change on descent.
The usual itinerary uses the cable car up; descent is on foot to Machhegaun where your vehicle meets you. Operators may offer alternatives if the cable car is closed.
The ridge walk is moderate — mostly rolling trail with short climbs and drops; the technical difficulty is low but requires steady footing and basic endurance.
Meals are not included. There’s a top‑station restaurant and small teahouse stops, but it’s wise to bring snacks.
Yes—pickup and drop‑off are generally included for hotels inside the Ring Road (including Hyatt area); confirm your pickup point when booking.
Chandragiri has historical importance as a strategic overlook for the Kathmandu Valley and hosts temples that attract local pilgrims; its ridge has long been a route between valley settlements.
Stay on marked trails and pack out all waste—trail erosion and litter are local concerns; the cable car concentrates visitors but responsible use helps protect the forest and bird habitat.
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