About this experience
Chandragiri Hill Hike and Cable Car Ride is a exciting trip offered by Himalayan Social Journey. In this trip, you can enjoy the thrill of riding a cable car and witness the picturesque view of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the enthralling hike down from the top of the hill to the entrance of the Chandragiri complex. On the cable car ride, immerse yourself with a slow cable car ride taking in the beauty of deep forest on the one part and picturesque view of Kathmandu valley. And from the top of the hill, you will get unobstructed 180-degree view of the majestic Himalayas of Nepal. You will get to witness panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Annapurna range, Gauri Shanker, Langtang Himal, Jugal Himal and many other snowcapped peaks.
The half- day sightseeing tour includes like Swayambhunath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square. The durbar squares signifies the historical background of Nepal as well as the art and culture of Nepal.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Round-trip private transfer (car/van)
- English speaking Driver
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food and drink
- Chandragiri Cable Car Ticket
- Kathmandu Sightseeing Entrance Fees ( Swayambhunath (NPR 250) + KTM Durbar Square (NPR 1000))
Itinerary and highlights
Chandragiri Hill is one of the nearest hill from the central Kathmandu. The visitor can have picturesque view of Kathmandu Valley from the top of the hill. They can take a cable car ride to Chandragiri hill. And hike down to the main entrance of the hill from the top.
Approximately 2600 years old Buddhist Stupa, Swayambhunath is looking over the entire Kathmandu valley. Swayambhunath- literally ‘self-existent god’, is often referred to as the Monkey Temple due to the hundreds of monkeys- the local dwellers. The main Stupa, memorials of monks and local people, ancient sculptures, the temple of child protector goddess, monasteries, etc are the main attractions here. Moreover, you can throw bird-eye-view to all the monument sites of the Kathmandu tour since this is the highest point inside the valley.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, also known as Hanuman Durbar Square, is a tourist hotspot situated near Thamel. It is famous for its history and its old temples and palaces. The major interesting things to see here are Kumari's (the living goddess') Ghar, Kastha Mandap, Maru Ganesh, Mahadev Temple, Shiva Parvati Temple, Bhagwati Temple, Gadi Baithak, Saraswoti Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple, Jagannath Temple, and Taleju Temple, etc.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all our traveler from their respective Hotel.
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Himalayan Social Journey
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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