Chandragiri

Situated in the south-west of the capital city Kathmandu, Chandragiri Hill is one of Nepal's most cherished road trip objections. Local people, ex-taps, and sightseers the same visit this spot for an invigorating encounter, and some exquisite recollections are made in the wake. The fundamental objective of Chandragiri Hill is the peak, from where fabulous perspectives on the incomparable Himalayan mountain reaches can be seen. The fresh chilly climate would wrap you, as just the snow-covered peaks of various mountain massifs raise their head over the shady fog and the green valley of Kathmandu lies at the base, looking wonderful and great. The lower region of Chandragiri Hills, where the ticket counter for the trolley and reward offices are available, is situated in Thankot. It is a town around an hour's drive away from the capital Kathmandu. In this way, you can either take transport from Kalanki, which is halfway between the two spots and a significant bus station, in which case you should walk the short good ways from Thankot to the streetcar station. Or on the other hand, you can enlist a vehicle directly from Kathmandu itself and drive till the beginning stage - the decision is yours. Attempt to make one excursion at any rate by means of the streetcars as the outing is a seriously exciting yet safe one. If the view of Kathmandu mesmerizes you from here, you would not be the only person in history. Far more important people have had their share of bewilderment, although mixed with sorrow and regrets. Folklore says that when King Ranajit Malla had to leave his kingdom after being defeated by the Gorkhas, he had wept at the Chandragiri hilltop looking down at his beloved empire one last time. When Prithvi Narayan Shah unified the country and made it one big Kingdom of Nepal, he used Chandragiri Hill to be one of the four trade passes. Traders during the olden times would cross Chandragiri and continue further south to head towards the Indian plain.

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Ticket prices:

One way-
Nepalese: NPR 415
SAARC Nationals: INR 415
Chinese Nationals: USD 9
Others: USD 13

Two way-
Nepalese: NPR 700
SAARC Nationals: INR 700
Chinese Nationals: USD 15
Others: USD 22

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