Full-Day Chandragiri Cable Car and Swayambhunath Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Embark on a thrilling cable car ride with spectacular mountain views and green forest
• 02 Explore the World Heritage Site of Swayambhunath, the famous monkey temple
• 03 Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and Kathmandu Valley
• 04 Visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple on Chandragiri Hill

Ride the Chandragiri Cable Car for sweeping views of Kathmandu Valley, Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu, and the Langtang range, then visit Swayambhunath, the famous monkey temple. This guided tour combines a thrilling hilltop cable car journey with time at one of Kathmandu Valley's most sacred religious sites for both Hindus and Buddhists. Explore the ancient stupa, shrines, and temples of Swayambhunath, along with its more recent monastery, museum, and library additions, with hotel transfers included from Kathmandu.

From the viewpoint, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley along with mesmerizing views of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu, and the Langtang range.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Kathmandu

Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chandragiri Cable Car Ride and Swayambhunath Visit

• This tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Kathmandu and a drive to Chandragiri's 'Gondola Base Station' in Chandragiri Municipality. Opened in 2016, the 2.4 km cable car ride takes you on a thrilling 10-minute trip to the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the top of the hill. From the viewpoint, enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley along with mesmerizing views of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu, and the Langtang range.
• In addition to your tour of Chandragiri, you will then head to Swayambhunath, the monkey temple. Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley and is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Here, you will explore the ancient complex consisting of a stupa and various shrines and temples, some dating back to the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum, and library are more recent additions.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Round-trip cable car tickets
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Private vehicle
• Tour guide
• Tour of Monkey Temple
• Monument entrance fee
• Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

• Gratuities for the guide/driver
• Meals and personal expenses

What to bring

• Camera
• Cash
• Daypack
• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• Don't play with monkeys.
• Don't carry anything in your hand in the Monkey Temple.
• Respect the local culture and religion.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.