Chandragiri Cable Car Tour: A Day of Tranquility with Swayambhunath Temple Visit

Escape the crowded capital and experience tranquility on a Chandragiri Cable Car Tour. Visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Also explore the ancient Swayambhunath Temple complex.

Duration: 4 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chandragiri Hills - Chandragiri Cable Car Tour is the most famous one day tour package in Kathmandu Valley. It is situated south-west from the city of Kathmandu (one hour drive) at an elevation of 2551 m / 8370 ft). Opened in 2016, the 2.4 km ‘Cable Car’ ride takes you on a 10 minute thrilling trip to the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the top of the hill.

The tour is considered to be the ideal destination for a day’s escape in the outskirts of the crowded capital. The viewpoint in the hill here offers you a beautiful panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. Here you will also be experiencing the mesmerizing view of of the surrounding mountains including Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu and Langtang range.

Additionally, you may also experience the snow fall in the temple premises if visited during mid winter.

  • Swayambhunath Temple - After your visit to the Chandragiri Hills, you will also be taken on a brief tour of Swayambhunath Temple (one hour drive). Swayambhunath, an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, is a sacred religious site to both Hindus and Buddhists. Here you will be exploring the ancient complex consisting of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples some dating back to the Licchavi period (fifth century). A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are its more recent additions.

The viewpoint inside the temple premises here also offers you with a 360 degree view of the Kathmandu Valley.

After the completion of your tour in Swayambhunath, you will take a 15 min (approximately) drive back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Expert tour guide
  • Cable car tickets
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratitude for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Chandragiri Cable Car Tour is the most famous one day tour package in Kathmandu Valley. The tour mainly highlights

Robinetter a brief tour of Swayambhunath Temple, an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. It is a sacred religious site to both Hindus and Buddhists. Here you will be exploring the ancient complex consisting of Stupas, a variety of Shrines and Temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period (Fifth Century). A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are its recent additions.

Location
Chandragiri Hills
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christina
Jul 7, 2024
Amazinggg.... -  I chose the Chandragiri hill and monkey temple tour package... it was so amazing trip I can say, my tour guide, he is Mr Biraj and the driver Mr Kumar, they are very polite,knowledgeable n professional. even though it was heavy raining when we were at the top of Chandragiri hill, they patiently waited until the rain stopped, additionally, before going home they also took me to the market where I could buy souvenirs... really appreciate your service, thankyou 
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Ingeborgb105
Apr 26, 2024
Great tour, great guide - Pratip Tamang is really the best guide you can imagine! He is very nice and sympathetic and his English is perfect. He knows a lot about Nepalese culture but als about the world. He told me many great things about Nepal and Nepalese culture and people. We discussed and compared different cultures and it was just really great to be in his company.
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Ladyzr2021
Apr 21, 2024
Highly recommended - Great tour! Amazing places and Great guide. Everything was very organized and punctual, the guide had experience so he shared a lot of info
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Raphaadventure
Apr 18, 2024
Very good visit! - Very good visit with our great guide! Very professional, answers all our questions without being too present, not heavy! Really a great visit! We're starting again 100% and will work with him again later... That's a certainty! THANKS !
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Navigator256558
Apr 11, 2024
Great day!!! - I really enjoyed this very informative tour. The professional and friendly tour guide spoke good English and shared a wealth of knowledge about the objects of visit, and the overall culture and history of Nepal, and also answered any questions that I had. Hotel pick up and drop off happened timely and car was comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Juliebe9685be
Mar 30, 2024
Fantastic last day in Nepal - I had the best time with Biraj exploring chandragiri hill and monkey temple. The skip the line privileges were really useful as there was quite a long queue today. Biraj was friendly, considerate and super knowledgeable. I learned so much about Hinduism, Buddhism, the different types of temples and the general history of Nepal. I highly recommend taking this tour.
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Stoilla
Mar 29, 2024
Perfect tour - Everything was properly organised and om time and I had the best cable car, zipline and monkey temple tour. Biraj was very knowledgeable and nice and everything was just great! Totally recommended !
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308svenjas
Mar 27, 2024
An excellent tour, highly recommended! Many thanks to our guide Pratip! - This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Pratip, was very welcoming and knowledgeable! We were picked up very conveniently at our hotel right on time and Kumar, our driver, took a very scenic tour through Kathmandu. Pratip was a perfect host and guide, everything went smoothly, he showed us all the picturesque spots on Chandragiri hill and told us many interesting details about the history and traditions of the Monkey Temple. Thank you so much for this tour! We can highly recommend The Cordial Trek and Pratip as guide!
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160omkars
Dec 25, 2023
Best trip ever! - Cordial Treks provided an exceptional experience with their meticulously planned itineraries for the Chandragiri Cable and Swayambunath Temple visit. Having the owner, Biraj, as a guide added a personal touch to the journey. His expertise and passion shone through, making the trip not only informative but also thoroughly enjoyable. The seamless organization, coupled with insightful commentary, made Cordial Treks a standout choice for exploring these cultural gems. Highly recommended for a memorable and well-guided adventure.
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Kayv582
Dec 10, 2023
2023 Nepal Adventures! - I’m so glad that Cordial Trek took care of all necessary arrangements for our Nepal Trip. Mr Rameshwar kept stress out of travel plans and managed everything from airport transfers, hotel stays, car services andmultiple tour destinations. Him and his agency made excellent arrangements, They also kept us informed on each detail in timely fashion. I would recommend and utilize Cordial Trek services for future travels.
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