Chandragiri Hill Travel Diary:
Today, we are at one of the wildly popular destination near Kathmandu valley; Chandragiri Hills. Chandragiri Hills Private Limited has recently developed this place to reflect the religious and historic significance of this spot. Center of attraction during the tour is Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple, which is at the highest altitude.
Total cars: 38 | 9 minutes one-way | Total length is 2.5 KM
Distance to Chandragiri Hill:
From Kalanki: 6.2 km | From Ratnapark: 11 km |
Ticket price:
Rs. 700.00 for Nepalese and $22 USD for foreigners
You will find they have made this place very attractive for all ages. Main tourist attraction is clearly the launch of first cable car in Kathmandu valley, which takes you all the way to the top of the hill near Mahadev temple. There are plenty of parking for visitors.
You will be mesmerized by the scenery of Kathmandu valley from up here. This attraction was officially opened to the public on August 8th, 2016. Before its commercial operation, company offered free rides to nearby residents.
You will see beautiful Kathmandu valley, dense forest and passing cable cars while on the cab. After riding for about 7 minutes, you will find hills are covered by fogs and clouds. You wouldn’t be able to see much up here due to fogs. After walking just for few minutes, we will reach the temple.
Legend behind the Bhaleshwor Temple at Chandra Giri Hills:
When lord Mahadev was roaming the earth carrying his wife Goddess Sati Devi’s dead body this hill is believed to be the place where her forehead fell off her body according to Skanda Purāṇa’s Himwat verse, Chapter 98 and 99th. Bhaleshwor translates to lord Mahadev’s temple created from Goddess Sati’s forehead. People have been coming here since the Pauranic (beginning of time) age believing their wishes will be fulfilled by lord Shiva.
They have built very attractive children’s play area, restaurants, resort (under construction) and rest areas for visitors. You will find the air is cooler, very clean and relaxing up there. Cameras are not allowed inside the temple.
Legend Behind the King Prithvi Narayan Shah:
It is believed that because of the blessing of Ichhyashwor Mahadev “ईच्छास्वर महादेव”, King Prithvi Narayan Shah was successful in taking over the Kathmandu Valley.
• Helpful Info.:
Skanda Purana: “The Skanda Purāṇa is the largest Mahāpurāṇa, a genre of eighteen Hindu religious texts. The text is devoted mainly to the lilas of Kartikeya, a son of Shiva and Parvati, who is also known as Skanda. It also contains a number of legends about Shiva, and the holy places associated with him. This Mahāpurāṇa was recited by the sage Vyasa, and is available in distinct parts, sometimes fragmented too.” Source Wikipedia
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