Chandragiri Cable Car: Temple & Mountain Views

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: 24 hours
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…
What's Included
  • Monument Entrance Fees
  • Private transportation
  • Brunch
  • Bottled water
  • A Tour Guide
  • Cable Car Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tea and coffee
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…

Location
Chandragiri Hills
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L3035umjackd
Feb 3, 2026
Breathtaking views and insightful cultural immersion - This tour was easily one of the highlights of my time in Nepal. My guide, Prakash, was outstanding. His English was excellent, which made everything easy to understand, but what really made the difference was how knowledgeable and passionate he was. He taught me so much about Buddhism, Nepali culture, and especially Nepalese history. I learned fascinating details about the 17th century that I never would have known on my own. It didn’t feel like a scripted tour; it felt like walking around with someone who truly loves sharing his country’s story. The Chandragiri Cable Car ride was spectacular, with amazing views, and visiting the Monkey Temple (Swayambhunath) with proper cultural and religious context made the experience much more meaningful. Lunch was another highlight — Prakash chose a place serving traditional chicken momo, and they were honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. It felt authentic, not touristy. Most importantly, Prakash was just a genuinely kind, friendly person. Easy to talk to, patient with questions, and very sincere. If you’re considering this tour, I highly recommend asking for Prakash. It turned sightseeing into a real cultural experience
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331chelseav
Jan 30, 2026
Top experience to Monkey Temple and Chandragiri Hills - I had a wonderful morning with my guide Prakash. He knew a lot about the places we visited! I was particularly impressed by the cable car. The view is truly mind-blowing. Prakash was patient when I had questions, gave me space to look around and take photos, and regularly asked if he should take a photo of me at beautiful locations! Super nice! I had a very pleasant experience.
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148avik
Jan 10, 2026
Great service and reasonable price - Just had the most incredible day exploring Chandragiri Hill and the Monkey Temple! The views of the Himalayas from the top of the hill were stunning, and the vibe at the temple was unforgettable. Huge thanks to the team for the exceptional service and guidance. They made the whole trip seamless and so much fun. If you’re in Nepal, I highly recommend this tour to everyone! 10/10 experience!
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Yoichiroa2015
Dec 30, 2025
The most amazing views I have ever seen. - It wa the most It was the best experience of my life. The mountain flight and cable car brought me to some of the most amazing views I have ever seen. The guide was perfect. I'm very lucky to have great weather. views I have ever seen
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Mattio366
Aug 6, 2025
Wonderful experience in Chandagiri and the Monkey Temple! - Loved the tour. Beautiful places with our top-quality guide Karman. It has been a wonderful experience that enriched us culturally and humanly.
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Stuart_s
Apr 6, 2025
Great 1/2 day Tour, Highly Recommend! - We recommend this trip highly for those looking for a nice half day trip with a fun cable car ride, nice views of the city and surrounding hills and several interesting temple visits. On a day with less haze, views of the Himalayas would have been spectacular. What made the trip really special was our guide Biraj. He was energetic, knowledgeable and really went the extra mile to ensure we were well informed had a good time. Thank you Biraj, Five stars!
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441xanderd
Mar 18, 2025
Great tour - Biraj was amazing! Incredibly knowledgeable, on time, and everything went smoothly. He even got us to the front of the cable car line. Thank you!!
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Arthin2025
Mar 13, 2025
Would recommend! - This was such a fun experience! Our tour guide Biraj patiently explained the history and significance of each site to us, which enhanced the experience. Chandragiri hills and zip lining was a really cool experience. The Monkey Temple was so lovely and rich with history, and we learned a lot! We are very happy with this experience, would definitely recommend!
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Thomaspeifer
Mar 8, 2025
Great tour with breathtaking views - The tour was super organized, the guide was very nice and explained everything to us well. We were lucky with the weather and were able to take a breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountains including Mount Everest. Absolutely recommend!
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Kamran7777
Feb 8, 2025
A Great Day out - Brilliant tour with Prakash. I was picked up on time and given a brief overview of the tour ahead. I found Prakash to be polite and engaging throughout the day. He was very insightful about Nepal in general and found myself learning so many things. He answered all the questions I asked him and showed himself to be very knowledgable. Would highly recommend this tour
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).