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| People enjoying snow at Chandragiri Hill |
Kathmandu is a valley surrounded by hills from every side. There are main four hills which sorrounds Kathmandu; Phulchoki, Shivapuri, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. Chandragiri hill is located at the south west corner of Kathmandu district which belongs in State No. 3 among 7 states of Nepal.
Chandragiri hill is one of the major tourist attraction center of Nepal which offers great views of Lantang Himalayan ranges, hills surrounding Kathmandu and a magnificent topographical view of almost whole Kathmandu. Chandragiri area is located in an ancient popular route which connects Kathmandu to India in the past when there was no road transportation available in all hilly areas of Nepal. There is another legend about King Prithivi Narayan Shah the founder of the Himalayan country Nepal. King who was in a mission of fortifying his kingdom of Gorkha made his plan to conquer Kathmandu after observing the Kathmandu from Chandragiri hills. Furthermore, there is a Hindu religious history in this area. Lord Shiva carried deceased body of Sati Devi the concert of lord Shiva on his back when sati devi committed suicide after jumping on the fire. When lord Shiva moved around the world without not knowing the body was decaying and body parts felled at different location. In this area the head fell off from the dead body of Satidevi and later at the same spot statue of shiva appeared and people constructed shiva temple. This temple was known as Valaeswor Mahadev on which Vala means forehead.
Chandragiri hills became a easy access for the visitors after the cable was constructed. It is a 12 minutes ride to reach the summit of Chandragiri hill from its base. Chandragiri hill is considered as one of the highest point of Kathmandu valley with the altitude of 2,100 meters. If you visit Chandragiri hills in a clear day this place offers you a magnificent 180 degree views of Himalayas. The view from Chandragiri is often compared from other hill location like Sarangkot or Nagarkot. Nepal One Tours and travels strictly recommends to visit Chandragiri hills when you are in a tour of Kathmandu.
