The Jalpadevi Cable Car Project, scheduled to become operational in early 2026, is a landmark tourism and infrastructure development located in Chisapani, Kailali, in Nepal’s Far-western Province. Spanning 3.1 kilometers, the cable car will feature 40 modern gondolas, offering visitors a 10-minute scenic journey above forested hills rising from the flatlands. The base station will include a hotel, casino, banquet hall, and cable car facilities, while the hilltop station will host a luxury resort, the Jalpa Devi Temple, skywalk, walking trails, restaurant, and a children’s park.
JALPADEVI CABLE CAR
In Sundarijal’s peaceful hills, Jalpadevi Temple provides beautiful scenic temple surroundings honoring Goddess Jalpa Devi.
An estimated investment of NRs 5 billion, the base station will feature a cable-car terminal, hotel, casino, and banquet hall, while the hilltop station plans include a resort, temple, skywalk, walking trails, restaurant, and a children’s park.
The project will offer panoramic views of the Karnali River, the Chure Hills, and Bardia National Park. It also benefits from its strategic proximity to the Nepal–India border and the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, positioning it to attract a large number of Indian tourists, in addition to domestic and international visitors. This development is expected to significantly boost tourism, generate local employment, and contribute to sustained socio-economic growth in Nepal’s Far-western Province.
JALPADEVI TEMPLE
Jalpadevi Temple, located in Rajkanda, Chisapani, Kailali, is revered as a manifestation of Goddess Durga. Nestled in the tranquil hills of Rajkanda, it is a favored destination for both devotees and nature enthusiasts.
One of the most renowned pilgrimage sites in Sudurpaschim Province, the temple holds spiritual significance not only in Kailali but across the province. Devotees from near and far visit to offer worship and seek blessings. According to long-held beliefs, visiting Jalpadevi Temple fulfills one’s wishes, making it a vital center of faith and devotion.