The residents of Kathmandu will soon have a new destination to go on a quick getaway. Once only accessible by foot, the hilltop of Chandragiri, southwest of the Valley, will soon welcome visitors with a newly installed cable car.
The cable cars at Chandragiri will come into operation. From the base station at Godam, near Thankot the 2.5 km ropeway will take you to the top of Chandragiri, where several tourist attractions are under construction. Once completed, the hilltop will not only serve as a vantage point to observe the ever-expanding Kathmandu. Kathmandu Fun Park Pvt Ltd, the company behind the project, a 6D theatre, shopping area, restaurants and a view tower are also being built on the hill top.
Chandragiri is also home the temple of Ichchapureshwor, the god believed to have powers to grant wishes. “The construction work is nearing completion,” says Chandra Dhakal of Kathmandu Fun Park. “We are expecting up to 10,000 visitors during holidays.”
Standing tall at an altitude of 2600 m above sea level, Chandragiri has always been a popular choice among hikers. With the newly installed cable car system, the site will become accessible to even those who do not like hiking. The hill is famous for its ever-changing weather. It is here that a thick blanket of mist forms and then disappears, only to form again. Almost all the major peaks along the northern vista can be seen from the hill. If you look south, we can see the Terai also.
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