Cable Car service inaugurated at Chandragiri Hills

By NewsTeam On Dec 17, 2016

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal officially inaugurated the Chandragiri Cable Car service in Chandragiri, Kathmandu on Thursday.

Chandragiri Hills Ltd organised a special programme to mark the official launching ceremony of the cable car service.Invited as chief guest during the programme, PM Dahal enjoyed the moment and performed a brief dance with the local artists.Chandragiri is seven kilometers from Thankot, which lies on the south-west of Kathmandu valley.

The 2.5 kilometer journey passes through a spectacular forest and natural landscapes.

At an altitude of 2,540 metres from the sea level, the hilltop offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayan range and lush green forests.

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The surrounding hills are often blanketed by fog with chilly winds blowing.

On a clear day, a row of Himalayan peaks extending from Annapurna in the West to Everest in the East can be seen from the top.A one-way ticket costs Rs 450 and it costs Rs700 for a two-way ticket.

Foreigners are charged $22 per person, while the price for Saarc nationals is IRs700.

Ticket Prices (Adult)
	Nepalese	SAARC countries	Foreigners
One way	Nrs. 415	INR 415	US $13
Both ways	Nrs, 700	INR 700	US $22
Rates are inclusive of all taxes.

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