Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking - 2 Days

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Duration
2 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
2,551 m.
Activities
Hiking, Sightseeing, Cable Car Ride, Luxury Resort Stay
Group Size
1 to 20
Starts
Thamel
Ends
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Best Time
Spring, Autumn/ All seasons

The Champadevi to Chandragiri hiking is one of the finest short wilderness trekking from Kathmandu. However, you can consider the Chandragiri Champadevi hike as day hiking. The Champadevi Chandragiri hike would be a long day, and it will be tiring to complete in one day. Thus, you can have beautiful experiences in nature, Himalayas exploration, and relaxation by doing Champadevi Chandragiri hiking. You will have a majestic retreat at Chandragiri resort after the long day hike. The Champadevi Chandragiri trek offers you hiking in lush forest, explore flora and fauna, beautiful Himalayas view including Everest and amazing retreat in Chandragiri resort. In The clear weather Trekkers will have beautiful Himalayas exploration including Mt. Everest, Annapurna range, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal. You will have ultimate peace and fresh air to breath in the lush forest left behind the over crowed Kathmandu city.

Highlights of Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

  • Easy adventure and majestic retreat in Chandragiri Resort
  • Get the real mountain trekking experience, hike through lush forests and high-altitude mountains.
  • In the winter season, experience the snow and have the feel of real mountain climbing.
  • Beautiful exploration of Himalayan ranges, including Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal.
  • Hike through beautiful, lush forest under pine trees, rhododendrons, and other trees, and explore the varieties of vegetation.
  • Chance to spot the leopard, barking deer, mountain jackal, Himalayan langur, species of butterflies, and different species of birds.
  • Short and easy hike Enjoy hiking in the mountains and explore beautiful panoramic views of Kathmandu from Bhasmasur Ridge.
  • Experience the cable car ride over the evergreen mountain of Chandragiri.
  • Trekkers will have unlimited enjoyment and pictures with nature for lifelong memories.

Overview of Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The beautiful hiking from Hattiban Champadevi and Chandragiri offers you the spectacular views of the beautiful Himalayas, exploration of lush forests, and panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. Amazing Champadevi Bhasmasur hiking will offer a variety of flora and fauna. You will start the hike from Champadevi Hike, whose starting point will be Hatiban Resort. Trekkers will be ending their short hike from Chandragiri Temple, an overnight retreat in Chandragiri Resort, and get down by the beautiful Cabecar. You can start from the Chandragiri to Champadevi hike or the Hattiban Chandragiri to Champadevi hike, both ways. This short but adventurous Champadevi-Chandragiri 2-day trek will have beautiful mountain trekking and Himalayan views. The beautiful Chandragiri hiking will start from Hattiban Resort in Pharping. However, the journey from Champadevi to Chandragiri will start from your hotel in Kathmandu. After breakfast, we will drive to Hattiban Resort in Pharping, Kathmandu.

The most demanding and popular Chandragiri trek will start from Champadevi hill in Pharping. The beautiful slope uphill hike through pine and rhododendron forest with surrounding evergreen forest and beautiful panoramic downhill the Kathmandu Valley. You will continue your trek to beautiful Champadevi Hill, which is about 2,285 meters. You will have rest and can have a dry picnic with the packed lunch. There is a small Champadevi temple and a Buddhist monastery on the side. Explore the beautiful, lush forest, varieties of vegetation including beautiful, different flowers, and rhododendron flowers. Moreover, you can explore different species of birds and butterflies you can explore during the Champadevi Chandragiri hiking. The beautiful Himalayas, including Everest, make you nostalgic for nature on the Chandragiri Trek. You will continue hiking to Bhasmasur Danda, which is about 2,550 meters.

Chandragiri Hike and Hill Resort

Trekkers will trek into much dense forest, and there will be chances to spot wild animals like leopards, deer, Himalayan langurs, etc. The Himalayan langur, also called Semnopithecus, can be found in the Himalayas, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Myanmar. You will explore the beautiful surroundings from Bhasmasur Danda, including the beautiful Great Himalayas ranges and panoramic Kathmandu Valley. Hikers will hike downhill and uphill through edge hills and beautiful, lush forest. The Chandragiri hill is about 2,551 meters; you will see the beautiful Kathmandu valley. You will be exploring the beautiful Hindu Bhaleshower temple and wonderful surroundings. You will be transferred to the Chandragiri Hill Resort, which is an amazing place to stay overnight. Have welcome drinks and relax at the evening retreat with a candlelight dinner. For an overnight stay at the resort, you will have an amazing time relaxing in the luxury Chandragiri Resort.

Chandragiri vs Chitlang Trek

The Chandragiri-Chatlang trek is also one of the beautiful treks from Kathmandu. The Chitlang trek will be a 2-day ideal weekend hike from Kathmandu, and the maximum altitude of the trek will be 1,800 meters. Chitlang is popular for village trekking and beautiful views of Indrasarovar Lake, which is a hydroelectricity dam site. During the Chitlang trek you can view the beautiful Kathmandu Valley and the Annapurna range, and if the weather is clear, there is a chance to view the Everest range. Chitlang is quite far from the Chandragiri trek. You can have exploration of the local village and have organic food during the Chitlang trek. Whereas the Chandragiri hike is nearbyKathmandu, easy, lavish, and very adventurous. Trekkers will hike much higher than Chitlang and explore the lush forest and the flora and fauna in it. Trekkers will have close views of the beautiful Himalayas, including Everest. Moreover, you will have a lavish stay at Chandragiri Resort and have wonderful cable car experiences.

Best Time to Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The best time for the hike to beautiful Champadevi Chandragiri is from May to June and August to December. However, the Chandragiri temple height is about 2,551 meters, and the Bhasmasur is about 2,550 meters, so all the seasons will be good to trek. You will have a beautiful experience riding the cable car; the Chandragiri cable car distance is about 2.4 kilometers. Although the best times for trekking in Nepal are spring and autumn, the Champadevi Chandragiri hike is always favorable during the year. The spring season falls in March to May, and the autumn season falls in September to November. During the months of December to February, there will be a chance to experience the snow, which will be a beautiful moment. Hence the best season to hike for Champadevi Chandragiri is spring and autumn, but it is an all-time favorite trekking trail in Kathmandu.

Benefits of Champadevi Chandragiri Trek with Touch Planet Treks

Trekking with Touch Planet Treks will have great benefits in  packages of Himalays trip, where you will meet professionalism, pleasure, best services, and always reasonable cost. We value your money and time; what you pay and what you will get will always matter. Hence, your payment and the packages you get will be of great worth. Well-experienced working teams, always willing to help, honest, and great value for money make us a reputed trekking and travel company in Kathmandu, Nepal. Safety and security, well-managed hotel accommodation, quality food, and additional WOW services, that we offer happy guest services. Touch Planet Treks will always treat you as a guest and maintain friendly relations with our guests. So, you can have the benefits of Champadevi Chandragiri trek booking with Touch Planet Treks.

  • Majestic services, quality food, and accommodation at a reasonable cost
  • Well-experienced and professional team, who are always willing to help the guest
  • Comfortable and well-facilitated luxury hotel accommodation we offer.
  • We treat you as our majestic guest and always maintain the friendly relationship.
  • Complementary Lantang region map for Champadevi Chandragiri trekking
  • We are offering a beautiful company T-shirt and duffel bag for the trek.
  • First aid medical kit and oximeter carried by our guide
  • Community help and CSR support: we provide 2 percent of our sales to the local community for their education and health.
  • We have an installment payment program; you can have monthly installment payments and book the Nepal trip package.
  • We provide personalized services and care for our guests so that safety and security will always betop priority.
  • We offer a farewell dinner and celebration program after finishing the hiking.

Cost of Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The amazing Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking cost will vary based on packages, services, and company. However, Touch Planet Treks will be providing a 5-star category hotel stay in Chandragiri Resort, a professional guide, quality food, and private transportation during the trek. Moreover, a farewell dinner and celebration program after finishing the Champadevi-Chandragiri trek. The cost of the Champadevi Chandragiri trek is USD 295 per trekker. However, the group cost will depend on the group size and the service required during the Chandragiri trek. The cost and expenses will be lower if it is budget hike for the Champadevi Chandragiri trip. For the budget and cheap Chandragiri to Champadevi trekking, you can do a day hike and get back to the hotel in Kathmandu at night. Hence, the group cost of Champadevi Chandragiri trekking is below.

  • The solo hiker cost for Champadevi Chandragiri hike is USD 295.
  • For 2 to 7 trekkers, the Champadevi Chandragiri hiking costsUSD 270.
  • For a group of 8 to 14 trekkers, the cost of the Champadevi Chandragiri hiking is USD 240.
  • For a group of 15 to 20 trekkers, the cost of the Champadevi Chandragiri trek is USD195
Note

Best Moderate Level Hiking from Kathmandu 

Itinerary

Itinerary for Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

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You will have your morning breakfast in the Kathmandu hotel, and we will meet you in the hotel. Around 8 am we will move to Pharping from the hotel; there will be a comfortable private vehicle. From Thamel, Kathmandu, to Pharping is about 18 kilometers, and it will take half an hour to drive. You will start the hiking from Hattiban, which is a slope uphill in the beginning. There will be beautiful, serene, lush forest hills; amazing Kathmandu views; and wonderful Himalayan views. Hattiban to Champadevi will take around 2 to 3 hours to hike, and the altitude of Champadevi is about 2,285 meters. If you feel hungry, you can have a picnic lunch in Champadevi or around the hike. From Champadevi, you will hike to Bhasmasur Danda, which is about 2,550 meters, and it will take around 2 hours to ascend. Explore the panoramic views of Kathmandu, amazing, lush forests, and the Himalayas.

Trekkers will have the beautiful views of Langtang, Annapurna, Manaslu, and even the Everest region. You will hike downhill and uphill to hiking Chandragiri, which will take 2 hours to trek from Bhasmasur Danda, and the altitude of Chandragiri is about 2,551 meters. Hence, the total trekking time will be 6 to 7 hours from Hattiban to Chandragiri. Once you arrive at Chandragiri, explore the beautiful surroundings and Bhaleshower temple, and you will be transferred to the Chandragiri resort. You will have a welcome drink of tea, coffee, or juice and have some time to rest in the resort. In the evening you will have a candlelight dinner in the Chandragiri Hill Resort and relax overnight in the luxury Chandragiri Resort.

Max Altitude: 2,551 m. Meals: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: 5 Stars Category Resort

Travelers will wake up early in the morning to have a beautiful sunrise view from Chandragiri and worship at Bhaleshower Temple. However, waking up early in the morning and having a sunrise view is optional for you. After the beautiful sunrise view and exploring the surroundings, you will have your delicious breakfast in the hotel. Take some time to have beautiful memories and have a beautiful glimpse. Around 10 to 11 am we will go to have a cable car ride and get down to lower Chandragiri. Over the evergreen mountain, you will have a beautiful cable car ride of about 10 minutes. We will move to Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the historic ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Goddess Kali, Bhairab, ancient artwork, and a beautiful museum. There will be Rs 1000 charges as entry fees, which you will use to buy the ticket for you.

Hence, after finishing exploring the Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will move to the hotel in Kathmandu. You will have some time to rest and utilize your free time for souvenir shopping and a leisurely walk in the local market. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner and a certificate of achievement if you require it. Overnight, go to your hotel and relax from beautiful lifelong memories of the Chandragiri hike and retreat.

Max Altitude: 1,400 m. Meals: Breakfast
Cost Details
Includes
  • Private transportation from the Kathmandu hotel to Hattiban Resort in Pharping
  • Comfortable transportation from Chandragiri to the hotel in Kathmandu
  • One-way cable car ticket from Chandragiri Hill to downhill Chandragiri
  • Night stay at Chandragiri Resort with candlelight dinner and breakfast
  • Picnic lunch during Champadevi Chandragiri hiking
  • Snacks, a bottle of water, and seasonal fruits during the Chandragiri trek
  • Well-experienced and professional trekking guide for the hike
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, salary, and other expenses for the staff
  • Complementary company T-shirt and duffel bag for the hike
  • Langtang region's map for Champadevi Chandragiri hiking
  • First aid medical kit carried by Touch Planet Treks’ guide
  • Government tax and office service charges for the Champadevi-Chandragiri hiking
  • Farewell dinner and trek certificate after finishing the Chandragiri hiking
Excludes
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Travel insurance, personal property theft, and loss
  • Extra night accommodation in Chandragiri and Kathmandu due to any reasons
  • Personal expenses like cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, and additional expenses in the resort
  • Porter service for an additional USD 30 each porter
  • Tips for hiking guides and porters
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4-star hotel in Kathmandu at USD 85

Touch Planet Treks will upgrade your hotel stay to a 4-star luxury hotel; with the BB plan at USD 85 per night each traveller. You will be having a luxury stay in a four-star hotel in Kathmandu. Travelers will have a delicious buffet breakfast luxury hotel in Kathmandu. However, additional drinks, food, and other items that are not specified in the package will cost you extra.

5-Stars Hotel in Kathmandu USD 180

Travelers can upgrade their stay to luxury hotel accommodation in Kathmandu. Instead of a 3-star standard hotel, upgrade to 5 stars. With the package, you can upgrade to 5-star hotel accommodations in Kathmandu. You can make your vacation much more comfortable and luxurious. So, you will retreat yourself and enjoy your precious vacation in Nepal. Upgrading to the five-star hotel will cost USD 180 extra per night for each traveler. The hotel stay will be in a buffet BB plan, where you can enjoy your delicious breakfast.

Nagarkot Retreat Overnight Stay Package at USD 265

The two-day luxury Nagarkot retreat package is available at USD 265 per traveler. You will have a 4-star category hotel stay, wellness and spa, a candlelight dinner, and a Nagarkot walking safari during the Nagarkot retreat package. However, you will enjoy the retreat and will feel relaxed and at inner peace on your vacation. The next day, have beautiful sunrise views and a hiking safari, and you will have your delicious breakfast and return to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.

Sharing Everest Helicopter Tour is USD 1250

Sharing a helicopter tour will be a maximum of 5 guests who can fit in one helicopter flight. The shared helicopter flight will cost USD 1250 per traveler, and it will be a one-hour back-and-forth flight to the Everest and Himalayas Mountain flight.

Everest Mountain Flight Tour at USD 275

Enjoy with our Everest Mountain flight in just USD 275 per person. Travellers will have 45- minutes to one hour mountain flight over the Himalayas. You can enjoy the gorgeous Himalayas and panoramic mountain views.

Chitwan wildlife Jungle Safari Tour is USD 275

You can have a 3-day Chitwan wildlife jungle safari trip, where you can have an amazing adventure in Chitwan National Park. During the wildlife safari, you will have chances to explore the varieties of flora and fauna, including endangered animals like the one-horned rhino, and explore many more. Travelers will enjoy the canoeing, bird watching, Tharu culture dancing, and many other amazing activities.

Bhotekoshi Bungee Jumping at USD 110

A one-day trip to Bhotekoshi River bungee jumping includes transportation and lunch. You will be paying just USD 110 per person and have unlimited adventure and fun. The Bhotekoshi River rafting and bungee jumping will be the extreme adventure, where you will be having adventurous jumps from the high altitude.

Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour at USD 85

During the Nepal tour, the most loved tourist destination is the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. You can have a beautiful Kathmandu sightseeing tour at USD 85 per traveler. You will visit ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Buddha Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Shambhu Nath Stupa. There are many heritage sites to visit; however, you will have a chance to visit any four sites in a package.

Kathmandu-Pokhara Flight Two-Way USD 220

Travelers can have Kathmandu-Pokhara two-way flight tickets at USD 220 each. The Kathmandu-Pokhara flight will take around 30 minutes to reach. However, to avoid a 7- to 8-hour road trip, you can avail yourself of a flight ticket to Pokhara and Kathmandu and then enjoy your amazing vacation trip to Nepal.

Wellness and full body massage is USD 80

Travelers can enjoy a full-body massage and spa for USD 80 per person. You will have an Ayurvedic or specialized wellness full-body massage by a professional therapist for about an hour. After finishing the high-altitude mountain trek or long tour in Nepal, a full-body wellness massage is wonderful to have. You will feel relaxed; your long-term mental stress and tiredness will be gone. Thus, a full-body wellness massage is great to have with a professional therapist.

Porter service on a per-day basis at USD 30

Trekker can hire a porter service on a per-day basis for USD 30 each day. For short trekking you can hire the porter on a per-day basis. Taking additional porter service is not only carrying your baggage. The porter will help you with guiding the route, personalizing safety and security, and basic English to talk like a good friend.

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Difficulty Level of Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The Champadevi Chandragiri hiking is a beautiful short trek and good to have as a retreat after finishing the long travel in Nepal. The Chandragiri hill trek is popular for short treks, beautiful exploration of the Himalayas, and flora and fauna, more than the Chandragiri hill resort retreat with a cable car ride. Touch Planet Treks offers the Chandragiri hiking route from Hatti Ban, Champadevi, Bhasmasur, and Chandragiri Hill. However, the high altitude of Champadevi Chandragiri Hill will be 2,550 meters in Bhasmasur Dandan and 2,551 in Chandragiri Hill. The trekking and hiking trail is well maintained with beautiful, lush forest. Hence, the difficulty level of Champadevi Chandragiri is moderate day hiking level. It will be considered challenging for day hiking, but you have a 2-day itinerary, which makes the Champadevi-Chandragiri trek easy.

Despite the easy mountain trek, the Chandragiri trail offers you spectacular Himalayan views, hikes through evergreen forests, and varieties of flora and fauna. The Chandragiri hike distance from Hattiban is about 13 to 15 kilometers. The Champadevi Chandragiri day hike is possible to end, but it will be rushed and a bit challenging. Hence, the Champadevi Chandragiri trek is easy but the best short trek in Kathmandu.

Food and Accommodation During the Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The Champadevi Chandragiri hike is a short trek in Kathmandu; you will have a 2-day itinerary and one full day of trekking. The food during the trek is packed food, dry snacks, picnic lunch, seasonal fruits, and cookies. However, in the evening you will have a candlelight dinner with a variety of options. Trekkers will choose authentic Nepalese food or continental or Italian food; there will be a starter, a main course, and dessert. Breakfast will be an American breakfast with a buffet; there will be a variety of healthy breakfast options. Hotel accommodation in Chandragiri Hill Resort will be a five-star category room with beautiful city and mountain views. Trekkers will have a luxury standard room, where trekkers will have full relaxation. You will have a sunrise view from Chandragiri viewpoint and take unlimited pictures for lifelong memories. Hence, the food and hotel accommodation during the Champadevi Chandragiri hike are delicious, with a variety of options and five-star standard resorts.

Travel Insurance for Champadevi Chandargiri Hike

Travel insurance for the Champadevi Chandragiri trek is not mandatory to have due to its easy adventure, short day trek, and nearbyKathmandu. However, if trekkers already have the travel insurance from another trek, then it will be useful. In case of altitude sickness or any medical difficulty, the travel insurance will helpbear the extra bills in the hospital. Although the Champadevi Chandragiri hike is a moderate and easy adventure in Kathmandu. The highest altitude is 2,551 meters at Chandragiri, and Bhasmasur is about 2,550 meters. The Champadevi temple is elevated at 2,285 meters above sea level. Moreover, the Champadevi Chandragiri trekking trail is well maintained, with stairs and a wider path under the lush forest. So, the trekking will be easy but moderately challenging as we ascend the hill. Hence, the travel insurance for Champadevi Chandragiri is not required, but if you already have it, it will be beneficial.

About Chandragiri Cable Car

The Chandragiri cable car is beautiful to experience; you will travel just over the evergreen mountain with amazing views of the Himalayas and Kathmandu city. The cable car was built in 2016 and inaugurated for the tourists. The total distance of the cable car is about 2.4 kilometers from Thankot to Chandragiri Hill. The Chandragiri cable car timing is from 8 am to 6 pm from Sunday to Thursday and 8 am to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday. The cost for the Chandragiri cable car is RS 825 for Nepali citizens, RS 1320 for SAARC citizens, USD 16 for Chinese citizens, and USD 23 for foreigners’s round trip. During the cable car travel, you will have beautiful views of the Himalayas, the surrounding lush forest, and the beautiful Kathmandu Valley.

However, the Chandragiri cable car trip duration will be 9 to 12 minutes, and the speed will be 5 meters per second. So, the Chandragiri cable car ride is a wonderful experience. Chandragiri Hills entry fee will be free of cost in the Bhaleshower temple after payment of the cable car riding fare. The Champadevi Chandragiri trek package will offer the complementary one-way cable car ride. Once you finish the Bhaleshower Darson and exploration of beautiful surroundings, you will go down by cable car and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Bag packing for Champadevi Chandragiri Hike

Bag packing for the mountain trekking is crucial for comfort of travel and other essentials. You can have backpacking according to the trekking altitude, itinerary days, and traveling season. The Chandragiri hiking trail is one of the easy hikes, but it offers demanding hills and flora and fauna. Hence, you can have light bag packing just for 2 days and one day for the trek. Trekkers can have packing-like outfits as per the weather, hiking shoes, snacks, electronics, and personal essential documents. You do not have a porter on the hike, so make sure to pack a light bag only for the 2-day journey, which requires the basic stuff. Hence, here below are the bag packing lists for Champadevi Chandragiri hiking.

Outfits for Champadevi Chandragiri Hike

  • Comfortable Hiking Shoes
  • Moisture-wicking socks
  • Trekking trousers, innerwear, and half pants
  • Comfortable trekking pants
  • Inner vest, 2 pairs
  • Comfortable T-shirts and full-sleeved shorts
  • Windbreakers and medium jackets according to the weather
  • Raincoat or umbrella?
  • Hat or cap for sun protection

Toiletries essentials

  • Lip balm and sunscreen
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Wet wipes
  • Personal medicine and first aid kit
  • Body spray

Electronics and essential

  • Smartphone or camera
  • Binoculars for far views
  • Power bank for charging electronics
  • Accessories and charging cables

Other Essentials

  • Sunglasses for eye care
  • Hiking pole
  • Carry bag: 30 to 50 liters
  • Dry snacks and a water bottle
  • Pen and diary
  • Reading books and journals
  • Essential personal documents

Conclusion of Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking

The Champadevi Chandragiri hiking and hill climbing is one of the best hiking trails in Kathmandu, which will give you trekking and hill climbing experience also. You will have a beautiful day hiking starting from Pharping. Indeed, the Champadevi Chandragiri trek is a beautiful destination for short travel. Hiking through lush forest with the beautiful city views and spectacular Himalayas views. You will have beautiful views of Mt. Everest, Manaslu, Langtang, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal during the Champadevi Chandragiri 2-day hike. Moreover, you will have exploration of varieties of flora and fauna, including the beautiful wildlife. The trekkers will have an amazing retreat at the Chandragiri Hill Resort with 5-star category hospitality. Moreover, you will have a beautiful cable car riding experience and visitthe historical Kathmandu Durbar Square for exploration during the trip. Hence, the Champadevi Chandragiri hike is perfect for a short trip vacation in Kathmandu.

FAQs

The Chandragiri uphill hiking will take around 2 to 3 hours, and it is about 7 to 8 kilometers from Thankot. However, there is a cable car to ride, or you can have a beautiful hike while exploring the amazing nature.

The beautiful Chandragiri hill location is southwest of Kathmandu and 9 kilometers from the Thankot highway. The distance from Thamel is about 15 kilometers to drive to Thankot and 8 kilometers to hike to Chandragiri Hill. However, you can ride the cable car, which is 2.4 kilometers, and it will take only around 10 minutes.

The Champadevi hike from Hattiban will take around 2.5 hours, depending on the hikers’ pace and group size. The distance from Hattiban to Champadevi is about 7 to 8 kilometers.

The highest altitude of Champadevi Chandragiri hiking is 2,551 meters at Chandragiri Hill. However, the Bhasmasur hill also has 2,550 meters, which is amazing for climbing with beautiful exploration of flora and fauna.

The cost of Champadevi Chandragiri hiking and an overnight stay at Chandragiri Resort will cost USD 295 per person. However, if you come back through riding the cable car the same day, it will cost USD 120 for each traveler.

The highest altitude of Champadevi hiking is about 2,285 meters, but if you hike to Bhasmasur Danda, it will be 2,550 meters, and it will take around 8 hours to round-trip hike.

You will drive from Thamel to Hattiban, which is about 18 kilometers, and it will take half an hour to drive. Start your beautiful hike from Hattiban resort, around 3 hours hike to Champadevi. Relax and have a picnic lunch. Hikers will hike to Bhasmasur Ridge, which will take 2 to 3 hours to trek, and have panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the beautiful Himalayas. You trek to Chandragiri, which will be downhill and uphill; it will take 2 to 3 hours to hike. Overnight stay at Chandragiri Resort, have a sunrise view the next day morning, explore the Bhaleshower temple, and get down by riding the cable car and back to the hotel via Kathmandu Durbar Square. Hence you can finish the beautiful Champadevi Chandragiri Hiking.

Yes, you need to have a guide or some experienced friends to go Campadevi Chandragiri hiking. Due to the dense forest and uphill ascent, the guide is recommended. However, the porter is optional for the Chandragiri Champadevi hike.

Yes, the Champadevi Chandragiri hike is beautiful and worth your short mountain trip in Kathmandu. You will have the best exploration of the spectacular Himalayas, flora, and fauna during Champadevi Chandragiri hiking.

Chandragiri Hill is popular because of the beautiful hilltop in Kathmandu, the luxurious Chandragiri Hill Resort retreat, the Hindu pilgrimage site Bhaleshower Temple, the wonderful exploration of the Himalayas, and the flora and fauna. Moreover, short weekend trips and the best mountain trekking and nature exploration make Chandragiri Hill very popular in Kathmandu.

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