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Thankot
Ancient trade routes, sacred Himalayan temples, and a living tapestry of Newari culture — all at the edge of the world's most legendary valley.
Aerial View
Chandragiri Hills & Kathmandu Valley at Sunset
2,551m
Summit Elevation
12+
Sacred Temples
2,551m
Summit Elevation
300+
Years of Heritage
12+
Sacred Temples
2.5km
Cable Car Ride
Heritage Landmarks
Five iconic landmarks that define Thankot's cultural and natural landscape.
Chandragiri Cable Car
A breathtaking 2.5km aerial ride from Thankot to the misty summit of Chandragiri, offering unparalleled Himalayan panoramas.
Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple
Sacred Shiva temple at 2,551m where King Prithvi Narayan Shah envisioned a unified Nepal.
Mahalaxmi Pagoda Temple
A 17th-century Newari pagoda masterpiece dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi.
Tribhuvan Memorial Park
Kathmandu's largest park with towering pines and a golden monument.
Matatirtha Sacred Pond
A revered pilgrimage site for Mother's Day where devotees honor departed mothers.
Centuries of Living History
From the ancient Kirati settlement of Shonitapur to the Gorkhali unification, trace the legendary past of Nepal's western gateway.
The Ancient Origin: Shonitapur
Before it was Thankot, ancient Kirati legends named this region Shonitapur ("City of Blood"). It served as a vital trade hub where merchants rested before climbing the ridge into the Kathmandu Valley.
Read Full ChronicleUnification Vision of Prithvi Narayan Shah
King Prithvi Narayan Shah used the strategic heights of Chandragiri Hill overlooking Thankot to plan his military unification of the three Malla kingdoms. His vision of a unified Nepal was born here.
Read Full ChronicleMahalaxmi Temple and the Jatra
The Mahalaxmi Temple, built around 1690, remains the cultural heartbeat of Thankot. The annual Mahalaxmi Jatra features wooden chariot processions dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, Lord Ganesh, and Bhairab.
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