Duration

1 Days

DIFFICULTY

Easy

GROUP SIZE

1-14

MAX. ALTUITUDE

2551 m/8369.42 ft

Overview

Chandragiri Day Hiking Tour is the best tour and hike for those seeking adventure and relaxation on a short schedule in Kathmandu. It is also famous for being suitable for entry-level hiking.

The Chandragiri Day Hiking Tour is also for short tours/hikes among family, companies (teambuilding, training, etc.) and friends. It takes approximately six to seven hours for Chandragiri Hike. You can include Chandragiri Temple as a part of the Chandragiri Day Hike Tour.

If we were to mention, in most of the lists of the best hikes in Kathmandu, the Chandragiri Day Hike Tour is consistently among the top 10 lists. The hike begins at Thankot and has a maximum elevation of 2729m.

If you want a less challenging hike with a good tour, Chandragiri Day Hike and Tour is well suited for you. This hill is a place with the best panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.

About Chandragiri Hills

One of Kathmandu’s most beautiful hills is Chandragiri. It is seven kilometres from Thankot and is southwest of the Kathmandu Valley. The height of Chandragiri Hill is 2551 meters. Mountains from both the Everest and Annapurna Ranges can be seen from Chandragiri hill.

It is home to famous birds like Grey Wagtail, Steppe Eagle, Kingfishers, Common Myna, Indian Pond Heron, Oriental Turtle Dove, Red-vented Bulbul, Great Egret, House Crow, House Sparrow, Little Egret, Spotted Dove, etc. Also, Chandragiri Hill is the home of many famous herbs.

Chandragiri Day Hike Tour-Highlights

Diverse Flora and Fauna.
Views of Mt Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Mt Everest, Mt Langtang etc.
Chandragiri Cable Car.
Isolated trail without motor roads.
Open meadows.
Long stone staircase.

The route you’ll take for completing the Chandragiri Day Hike Tour.

The hike/tour to Chandragiri takes approximately 6 to 7 hours. It is available in all seasons except for the monsoon. Heavy rainfall during the monsoon leads to the trail having slippery roads, landslides, and leeches.

You take the first step in the Chandragiri Day Hike tour from Matathirtha. Then, you will take a three-hour steep climb to Chaap Bhanjyang, which has an elevated height of 2775m. After a short rest, we will continue to hike till you reach Chandragiri.

The Chandragiri Day Hike Tour is one of the easiest tours near the Kathmandu Valley.