Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour

5.0 (34 reviews) 4 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Cable Car at Chandragiri Hills — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Traveler experiencing the cable car journey above Chandragiri Hills. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Chandragiri Cable Car Tour is the most famous one day tour package in Kathmandu Valley. The tour mainly highlights ‘Bhaleshwor Mahadev’ Temple and is considered to be the ideal destination for a day’s escape in the outskirts of the crowded capital. The place also offers with an spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.

In addition to your tour to Chandragiri Hills, this package also offers you with 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cordial Trek Pvt. Ltd.

Ages: Infants (2–4 years) · Children (5–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Monument Entrace Fees
Included: Private transportation
Included: Brunch: One meal: Vegetarian or Chicken Momos
Included: Bottled water
Included: A Tour Guide
Included: Cable Car Tickets

Not included

Not included: Personal Expenses
Not included: Tea and coffee: Hot, cold, and alcoholic beverages

Itinerary

Chandragiri Hills

2 hours Admission included

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.
Swaymbhunath

2 h 15 min Admission included

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.