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Thankot Chandragiri Hike

Kathmandu Valley, NepalUpdated 8 Oct 2026

Distance
7.4 km
Ascent
1,033 m
Descent
1,033 m
Highest point
2,540 m
Route shape
Out and back
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The route in numbers

Distance
7.4 km
Out and back
Typical time
—
Ascent
1,033 m
Descent
1,033 m
Highest point
2,540 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Kathmandu Valley

In short

How long is the Thankot Chandragiri Hike?
Thankot Chandragiri Hike is 7.4 km long.
How difficult is the Thankot Chandragiri Hike?
It is rated moderate, with 1,033 m of total ascent and 1,033 m of descent.
What is the highest point of the Thankot Chandragiri Hike?
The highest point reached is 2,540 m above sea level.
Is the Thankot 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

7.4 km

1,400 m1,600 m1,800 m2,000 m2,200 m2,400 m2,600 m0.0 km1.0 km2.0 km3.0 km4.0 km5.0 km6.0 km7.0 km
Ascent
+1,054 m
Descent
−1,054 m
Highest
2,540 m
Lowest
1,506 m
Grade
−15% … +15%

Itinerary

5 stops

Day 1

Starting Point → Starting Point

7.4 km1,033 m1,033 m

Moderate

Uphill
Uphill
3.7 km1,032 m0 m
    0.0 km
  1. 0.3 km40 m0 m
    0.3 km
  2. 3.4 km993 m0 m
    3.7 km
Downhill
Downhill
3.7 km0 m1,032 m
    3.7 km
  1. 3.4 km0 m993 m
    7.1 km
  2. 0.3 km0 m40 m
    7.4 km

Getting to the start

Starting Point

27.68700, 85.21658

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Navigate to the trailhead

5 stops · 7.4 km of trail · Last updated 8 Oct 2026