Written by: Sambhavya Panday - 30027, Grade V
Posted on: 24 March, 2023
I visited Chandragiri Hill for the first time in November with my family. We all gathered early in the morning, excited for the trip ahead. A small car picked us up from home, and we travelled by bus from Maitidevi to Dillibazar, Putlisadak, Sahidgate, Kalki, and Thankot before arriving at the cable car station.
Since it was a Saturday, we paid 799 rupees per person for a cable car ticket. The cable car route is 2.5 km, and it took us only 9 minutes to reach the hilltop from the bottom. There were 41 cable cars: 38 for people and three for goods. We marvelled at the beautiful view of the Himalaya ranges from Everest to Annapurna. We even caught sight of the Kathmandu Valley from the top of Baleswar.
At the hilltop, we visited the Mahadev Temple and the statue of Shri 5th Maharaj Prithvi Narayan Shah. We took many photos, including one where I snapped my fingers like the king. My brother and sister played many games, and we all enjoyed some free games and ziplining. There was also face painting, and I had a picture of Luffy drawn on my face. We had momos, juice, french fries, and cheese popcorn while enjoying the pleasant weather.
We took the cable car back down since it was time for us to leave. The cable car is open from 8am to 9pm, with a break from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:15.
Overall, it was an enjoyable experience, and I would love to go back again, especially during the snow season. Chandragiri is known for snowfall in November and January, and many people visit there to play in the snow. If I get a chance, I would love to experience that too.
