The short answer
The best-known are Manakamana (Kurintar to the temple hill), Chandragiri Hills (Kathmandu), Kalinchowk Bhagwati (Dolakha), the Pokhara cable car near Phewa and Sarangkot, and Maula Kali in the east. A Lumbini ride has also been reported; always confirm current status before you travel.
Key facts
- Manakamana
- Gorkha hills
- Chandragiri
- Kathmandu rim
- Kalinchowk
- Dolakha, snow
- Pokhara
- Phewa and Sarangkot area
How it works
- Pick by purposeManakamana for pilgrimage; Chandragiri for views near Kathmandu; Kalinchowk for snow; Pokhara for lake views.
- Check current statusHours, ticket prices and seasonal closures change.
- Go in the morningQueues and cloud build later.
- Plan for the baseParking and road access vary.
- Keep a backupHave an alternative if the cable car stops.
Insider tip
Status, timings and tickets change; check a recent source or ask your operator on the day.
Avoid this
Do not plan a tight schedule around a cable car; wind and power cuts cause stops.
Related questions
Which cable car is the longest?
Lengths differ; Manakamana, Chandragiri and Kalinchowk are each a few kilometres. Check the operator for current figures.
Are cable cars safe?
They follow safety standards, but weather and maintenance can cause stoppages.
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