Destination Guide

Explore Thankot & Chandragiri

From lush pine parks and sacred Mother's Day ponds to the towering heights of the Himalayan cable car, discover the ultimate travel guide for Kathmandu's western gateway.

📍 Major Landmarks ✨ Route Planner 🖼️ Photo Showcase

Historical & Cultural Landmarks

Five Wonders of the Gateway

Chandragiri Cable Car
Recreation

Chandragiri Cable Car

An iconic 2.5-kilometer cable car ride starting from the Thankot base station up to the summit of Chandragiri Hill, offering stunning panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Base Station at Thankot 9 to 14 Min Ride
Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple
Pilgrimage

Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple

A sacred pagoda temple perched at 2,551 meters dedicated to Lord Shiva. Historically connected to Sati Devi's legend and King Prithvi Narayan Shah's unification prayers.

Summit of Chandragiri 2.5 km from Base
Tribhuvan Memorial Park
Nature & Park

Tribhuvan Memorial Park

Kathmandu's largest and oldest public park. With beautifully manicured gardens, children's playground, picnic pavilions, and a golden monument honoring Late King Tribhuvan.

1 km from Checkpoint 1-2 Hour Stop
Matatirtha Pond & Temple
Sacred Site

Matatirtha Pond & Temple

A holy pilgrimage site renowned for the Matatirtha Aunsi festival (Mother's Day). Features a stone pond where people perform rites in honor of their deceased mothers.

3 km from Highway 45 Min Stop
Mahalaxmi Pagoda Temple
Culture

Mahalaxmi Pagoda Temple

A stunning pagoda temple built around 1690 AD. Dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, the spiritual protector guarding the western gateway of the Kathmandu Valley.

Old Town Thankot 30 Min Stop
Interactive Itinerary Planner

Plan Your Perfect Day Trip

Select the places you'd like to visit on your trip to Thankot. Our smart engine will automatically calculate the route length, travel time, and write a customized itinerary guide for you!

Step 1: Choose Your Stops

Total Stops

3

Approx Route Length

5.9 km

Estimated Tour Duration

3 hrs 30 mins

Step 2: Your Custom Itinerary

ROUTE:Start➔Cable Car➔Bhaleshwor➔Tribhuvan Park➔End
1

Chandragiri Cable Car

Stop 1

Arrive early at the Thankot Base Station to beat the weekend queues. The ride provides an excellent aerial perspective of the dense pine forests and the valley basin below.

2

Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple

Stop 2

Take time to walk around the temple premises at the summit. Don't miss the view point looking north towards the snow peaks of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Everest on clear mornings.

3

Tribhuvan Memorial Park

Stop 3

Ideal for a relaxed picnic, school tours, or corporate retreats. Enjoy a peaceful walk under the mature pine groves and visit the central monarch statue.

Safe travels to Thankot!