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Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike

Kathmandu Valley, NepalUpdated 8 Oct 2026

Distance
20 km
Ascent
1,130 m
Descent
1,130 m
Highest point
2,540 m
Route shape
Out and back
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The route in numbers

Distance
20 km
Out and back
Typical time
—
Ascent
1,130 m
Descent
1,130 m
Highest point
2,540 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Kathmandu Valley

In short

How long is the Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike?
Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike is 20 km long.
How difficult is the Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike?
It is rated moderate, with 1,130 m of total ascent and 1,130 m of descent.
What is the highest point of the Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike?
The highest point reached is 2,540 m above sea level.
Is the Mathathirtha Chandragiri Hike a loop?
No — it is an out-and-back: you return along the way you came, finishing back at the start.

Elevation profile

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Elevation

20 km

1,400 m1,600 m1,800 m2,000 m2,200 m2,400 m2,600 m0.0 km5.0 km10 km15 km
Ascent
+1,184 m
Descent
−1,184 m
Highest
2,540 m
Lowest
1,477 m
Grade
−15% … +15%

Itinerary

7 stops

Day 1

Matathirtha Bus Park → Matathirtha Bus Park

20 km1,130 m1,130 m

Moderate

Uphill
Uphill
9.8 km1,091 m34 m
    0.0 km
  1. 1.4 km120 m0 m
    1.4 km
  2. 6.0 km684 m34 m
    7.4 km
  3. 2.3 km287 m0 m
    9.8 km
Downhill
Downhill
9.8 km34 m1,091 m
    9.8 km
  1. 2.3 km0 m287 m
    12 km
  2. 6.0 km34 m684 m
    18 km
  3. 1.4 km0 m120 m
    20 km

Getting to the start

Matathirtha Bus Park

27.67952, 85.23222 · 1474.8 m

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7 stops · 20 km of trail · Last updated 8 Oct 2026