Chandragiri Hills: Scenic Views & Spiritual Sites

Explore Chandragiri’s cable car, spiritual temples, and panoramic views. Discover Kathmandu’s beauty and culture in one unforgettable day tour.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chandragiri Hills Cable Car - Chandragiri Hills is a picturesque hilltop spot situated on the southwestern edge of Kathmandu Valley, standing at about 2,500 meters above sea level. It provides stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan range, showcasing peaks like Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu on clear days. The modern cable car ride, lasting…
What's Included
  • Pick up and drop off at hotel by private vehicle
  • All-Inclusive Option: Includes lunch box, soft drinks, cable car ticket, and entrance fees
  • English-speaking professional tour guide
  • Lunch box: Water, muffin, donut, banana, seasonal fruit, and juice
  • Air-conditioned private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to sightseeing monuments (applicable for Group and Private Tour options only).
  • Fees For SAARC Nationals: Total: USD 10 per person (Chandragiri Cable Car & Swayambhunath)
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips.
Additional Information

This tour presents a unique blend of natural splendor, cultural discovery, and spiritual enlightenment, all within a convenient half-day schedule. The scenic cable car journey to Chandragiri Hills offers stunning views of the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley, making it one of the few locations where such vistas can be enjoyed without an extensive hike….

Location
Chandragiri Hills Cable Car
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gary_c
Feb 10, 2026
Amazing private tour with Guide Sajina Banjara to Chandragiri and Monkey Temple - Amazing private tour with our driver and Guide Sajina Banjara. Sajina waa an awesome guide. She connected with us a few days before to confirm hotel pick up and itinerary. She also arranged a larger vehicle to make the tour more comfortable for our group of 4. They arrived early for pick up. Sajina shared some amazing knowledge about Nepal history and culture, as well as Kathmandu sights. The Chandragiri Cable ride was spectacular, amazing scenery from the top. The Monkey temple visit provided more great scenery and insights into Buddhist culture.
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Garycameron3
Feb 10, 2026
Amazing tour with guide Sajina to Chandragiri and Monkey Temple. - We had an amazing private tour with a driver and our guide Sajina. We visited Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple. She communicated in advance to confirm hotel pick up and itinerary. She also arranged for a larger vehicle to provide more space for our group of 4. She provided many insights into the history and culture of Nepal and the Kathmandu sights. Her English was excellent and we had an outstanding day.
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Danielleog5270ny
Jan 23, 2026
Best Kathmandu experience. - The best tour we had in Kathmandu. Our tour guide, Poonam, was the best. She was very knowledgeable about almost everything. Explained everything we see from the cable car ride till the monkey temple. She takes great pictures too. I will probably do another tour with her. Kudos to the driver who drove us safely to our destination.
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Navarria1985
Jan 10, 2026
Excellent day trip from Kathmandu - Punam did a great job with this tour. It's a wonderful way to see Chandragiri Hills which gives you an excellent view of the Himalayas on a clear day. Skipping the queue was nice too. Punam explained everything in detail and had great communication.
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Paul_n
Jan 10, 2026
Perfect day trip from Kathmandu - Perfect way to see Chandragiri and skip the queue. Punam was my guide and she did a great job with communication and explaining everything on the tour. Great views of the Himalayas too
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B7302wibrucec
Jan 10, 2026
Excellent and unforgettable experience - We had an excellent experience on the Chandragiri Cable Car Ride. The views were absolutely stunning, and everything was well organized. Our tour guide, Putnam, was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive throughout the trip. He explained the history and surroundings clearly and made the whole experience enjoyable and smooth. Highly recommended!
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Excursion37973612122
Jan 6, 2026
Informative, Well-Organised and Enjoyable Tour - I had a fantastic experience on today’s tour with Anon. As no one else was booked from the beginning, it ended up being a private tour, which made it even more special. Anon was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful throughout the day, and I learned so much about different cultures along the way. We took the cable car up to the temple where we received a blessing and enjoyed a cup of tea and beautiful views, we then continued on to the Monkey Temple. Everything was well explained and thoughtfully paced. Anon is excellent at what he does, very informative, and genuinely passionate. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to do this tour.
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Passenger66072582797
Jan 3, 2026
Chandragiri cable car ride - Had an amazing time with Punam our guide who was exceptional. She was friendly, patient and very knowledgeable giving us all the information we needed and answering any additional questions we had. Highly recommended!
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126rayanf
Dec 13, 2025
A Delightful Tour with an Excellent Guide - Tour guide Punam was a fantastic guide—warm, knowledgeable, and full of positive energy. She made the Chandragiri Cable Car ride and Monkey Temple visit smooth, fun, and insightful, turning a great tour into a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended!
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842mld
Dec 5, 2025
Monkeys and Mountains, 5 stars! - The monkey temple was amazing and the Himalayan view from the cable car and Chandagiri hills was a once in a lifetime experience and I felt very safe. We had excellent weather so no complaints! My guide Poonam was prompt, had excellent communication, knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver was very safe. The box lunch wasn't enough for me so we got a snack near the temple at the top. Overall, 5 stars 🤩!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).