Chitlang- Tourism

Chitlang

Chitlang

Chitlang VDC is located in ancient Newar settlement. Inscriptions dating back to Lichchavi era have been found in this place.

An inscription was found in Toukhel, Ward 6 of Chitlang VDC, established by king Amshubarma (in sambat 37). According to the inscription, Amshubarma had given the land to shepherds and established a settlement for shepherds in Toukhel, Nhulgaun, Kunchhal etc. of Chitlang. Some historians believe that these people called Gopalis are the descendants of rulers of the Gopal era. In Chitlang there are different cultures: in ward no 1 there is Tamang culture in ward no. 2 Khas, in ward nos 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 there is the Newari culture; ward nos. 8, 7 and 9 has a mixed culture. There are many visiting places like "Majhagau" specially newari people and culture, Swachhand Vairavr Temple and Satdhaea, and soon Argenacik resort.

Geography

Chitlang is located to the south west of Kathmandu valley in mid-hills called Mahabharat range.[1]

The VDC is bounded by-

North : Naubise VDC, Thankot VDC, Mahadevsthan VDC

South : Markhu VDC

East : Fakhel VDC, Matatirtha VDCs

West : Bajrabarahi VDC

CHANDRAGIRI HILL PROJECT

The distance between Kathmandu and Thankot is 16 kilometres with approximately 31 minutes of travelling time. The single length of cable car project is around two and a half kilometres from near Godam at Thankot with the travelling time of 9 minutes. People willing to drive would have to pass through seven kilometres of rough road to reach the hill top. Another option for the visitors to reach the top is three hour long trek.Chandragiri Cable Car is a gondola lift transportation system located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Opened on 2016, the Chandragiri Cable Car runs from Thankot to Chandragiri hills. The 2.4 km (9,095 ft) line has two stations.The cable car system consists of 38 gondolas that can carry 1,000 people per hour.

Chandragiri Hills Cable Car Ticket Price, New Outing destination in Kathmandu, New destination for daytrip

Chandragiri Cable Car

At a distance of 16 kms from Kathmandu, thankot can be reached within half an hour travelling on a local transporting medium. On reaching thankot, Chandragiri can be reached via Cable car, driving or trekking. Tickets for Cable car are available at Godam Chaur near thankot. The second cable car in Nepal after manakamana has been commencing in this route. The cable car route is around 2.5 km and it takes around 9 to 14 minutes depending on the windspeed on the cable car. It is easy, thrilling and fun-filled experience exploring in the cable car.  The cable car is expected to serve tens of thousands of visitors per day. The stations of cable car provide full facilities of food, restaurant and bars. If you are interested in riding a cable car in Kathmandu, this tour can be included in Nepal Tour Packages. 

Chandragiri Cable Car Ticket Price for Tourist and Nepalese

One Way (For Nepalese) = NPR 420

One Way (For SAARC Countries) = NPR 1120

One Way (Foreigners) = NPR 1320

Both Ways (For Nepalese): NPR 700

Both Ways (For SAARC Countries): NPR 1120

Both Ways (For Foreigners): NPR 2200

25% discount to students

50% discount to differently-able people

No-money charged for a child less than three feet tall

For those willing to drive would have to pass through 7 kms rough road and for those willing to trek can have a three hour long trek. Matartirtha-Chandragiri-Chitlang hiking is a very popular route for hiking which takes you through dense woodland rich in wild and interesting flora and offers picturesque views of Kathmandu Valley ending in the marvelous village of Chitlang. Moreover, the Bhaleshwor temple, the amusement park and the resorts at the top of the hill will surely add another charm to your trip.