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Cable cars in Nepal, answered

Manakamana, Chandragiri, Kalinchowk, Pokhara, Maula Kali and others: where each goes, how long the ride is and what to check before you queue.

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Famous onesManakamana, Chandragiri

Hill rideKalinchowk

Best monthsOct to Apr

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Which cable cars can you ride in Nepal?The best-known are Manakamana (Kurintar to the temple hill), Chandragiri Hills (Kathmandu), Kalinchowk Bhagwati (Dolakha), the Pokhara cable car near...
Is the Chandragiri cable car worth it?Yes for a half-day escape from Kathmandu.
What is Kalinchowk and when does it have snow?Kalinchowk Bhagwati is a high hill temple in Dolakha with a cable car that brings visitors close to the snow.
Is there a cable car in Pokhara?Yes.
What is the Maula Kali cable car?Maula Kali is a temple hill in Morang in eastern Nepal, linked by a cable car that brings pilgrims and day visitors up from the plains.
Is there a cable car to Pathibhara?A cable car to Pathibhara Devi temple in Taplejung has been planned and reported, but its operating status has been uncertain.

How do you build a trip around Nepal's cable cars?Pair Manakamana with Gorkha and Bandipur, Chandragiri with Kathmandu sights, Kalinchowk with a snow weekend and Pokhara with Sarangkot.

How do you avoid problems with cable car rides?Ride early, bring cash and ID, check wind and cloud, and leave buffer time.

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