1-Day Chandragiri Hills and Swayambhunath Tour from Kathmandu

1 Day Round trip from Kathmandu Easy pace
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the Chandragiri cable car for sweeping views of Kathmandu Valley and Himalayan peaks
  • 02 Visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple on Chandragiri Hilltop
  • 03 Explore the revered Swayambhunath Stupa with prayer wheels, monasteries, and Buddha statues
  • 04 Take in panoramic views over Kathmandu Valley from both Chandragiri and Swayambhunath

Enjoy a well-rounded day trip from Kathmandu that blends mountain scenery, cultural heritage, and spiritual landmarks. After hotel pickup, ride the Chandragiri cable car for sweeping views over the Kathmandu Valley and, on clear days, the Himalayan range including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna. Explore the hilltop viewpoints and visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple before continuing to the revered Swayambhunath Stupa. There, discover prayer wheels, monasteries, Buddha statues, traditional architecture, and panoramic valley views before returning to your hotel.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Kathmandu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Chandragiri Hills and Swayambhunath Day Tour

Hotel Pickup
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in Kathmandu and drive toward Chandragiri Hills.

Chandragiri Hills
Arrive at the Chandragiri cable car station and take a scenic cable car ride to the hilltop. Enjoy beautiful views of Kathmandu Valley and, on a clear day, the Himalayan range including Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna.

Explore Chandragiri Hilltop
Walk around the hilltop, visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, enjoy the viewpoints, and take photographs.

Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Drive to Swayambhunath
Continue to Swayambhunath, one of the most famous Buddhist sites in Nepal.

Swayambhunath Stupa
Explore the stupa, prayer wheels, monasteries, Buddha statues, and traditional architecture. Enjoy panoramic views over Kathmandu Valley.

Return to Kathmandu
Drive back to your hotel.

Tour Ends
Drop-off at your hotel and conclude the day tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation throughout the tour.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within Kathmandu.
  • Cable car ride to and from Chandragiri Hills.
  • Guided sightseeing at Chandragiri Hills and Swayambhunath.
  • Driver, fuel, parking, and applicable transportation charges.
  • Government taxes and service charges.

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees to Swayambhunath and other monuments, where applicable.
  • Food, lunch, drinks, and personal expenses.
  • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs.
  • Photography or other activity fees not mentioned.
  • Any services not specifically listed under "What's Included".

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Comfortable and modest clothing.
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat/cap.
  • Camera or smartphone.
  • Water bottle.
  • Light jacket, especially during cooler months.
  • Rain jacket or umbrella during the monsoon season.
  • Small amount of cash for entrance fees and personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • Entrance fees to Swayambhunath and other monuments, where applicable.
  • Food, lunch, drinks, and personal expenses.
  • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Personal shopping and souvenirs.
  • Photography or other activity fees not mentioned.
  • Any services not specifically listed under "What's Included".

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel in Kathmandu
Tour start
Kathmandu
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kathmandu.

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