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Chandragiri Cable Car: The 15 Best Kathmandu Trips

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Nine minutes of cable car puts you at 2,550 metres with the valley on one side and the Himalaya on the other. These 15 trips compare transfers from Thamel, ticket inclusions and the Bhaleshwor temple stop at the top.

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - Riding the Chandragiri cable car
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

1.Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $45Our pick

This private 4 to 5 hour outing takes you from your Kathmandu or Boudha hotel to Chandragiri Hills by car and cable car. Your guide, such as Ananta, Shanti, Sarita, or Pankaj, explains Kathmandu, mountain views, and the Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Go early for the clearest skies.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide Som picked us up from our hotel very much in time. He explained all the mountains we could see with a lot of knowledge. And he gave very good information around the temple. And we were lucky with the weather, we had great view to Kathmandu Valley.”

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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour - The hotel pickup and drive to Chandragiri
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

2.Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 5 hours · from $3Best value

This private five-hour Kathmandu tour pairs a 15-minute Chandragiri cable car ride with Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, Himalayan viewpoints, momos, and Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple. Guides including Prakash, Biraj, Nilakantha, and Sampada provide cultural context in English or Hindi. Optional ziplining and an overnight hilltop resort stay are available.

“I loved the information provided as we went through the tour.. My guise was attentive and warm.”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group - From Thamel to Chandragiri by electric car
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

3.Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $5

Spend 5.5 hours pairing a cable car ride above Kathmandu Valley with Swayambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple. Your English or Hindi-speaking guide handles the route, while hotel pickup, an electric vehicle, and a lunch box keep the day simple. Private departures are flexible, and guides such as Punam, Sajina, Asmita, and Sujan are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“We had an amazing time with Anon! They were prompt, had the best tour vehicle we’d been in yet, and were filled with knowledge to share. Although the day was very wet, meaning we could not see the ranges, the trip was still awe inspiring. The gondola ride was stunning going in and out of the clouds and looking down at the jungle below and whole valley around. Once to the top, we learned so much about the temple, the mountain, religions, and Nepalese history. We had a lovely time. At the monkey temple, we literally stoped in awe. It was stunning with so much to learn and observe. Our…”

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Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour - Bhaleshwor Mahadev and the value of the hilltop stop
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Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour

4.Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $5

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills, ride the 2.4 km cable car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, and enjoy broad views from 2,551 meters. A guide then takes you to Swayambhunath, the hilltop Buddhist and Hindu complex known as the Monkey Temple. Cable car tickets, entrance fees, water, and momos are included.

“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 beRead more”

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Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu - Taking the Chandragiri cable car uphill
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Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

5.Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $65

You’ll leave your Kathmandu hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and ride the Chandragiri cable car to Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple. Allow four to six hours, including three to four hours on the hill. Choose a guide or driver-only trip, and pay the cable car fee separately. Clear weather matters for Himalayan views.

“This is an excellent trip. We suffered from pickup delays and we had to call the company several times. We did not a have a tour guide. It is only the driver who is trying to do every thing. The place is excellent and clean. The cable car is one of the best. The view of himalaya Read more”

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Kathmandu Chandrigiri Hill Cable Car & Monkey Temple UNESCO Tour - What to expect at Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple
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Kathmandu Chandrigiri Hill Cable Car & Monkey Temple UNESCO Tour

6.Kathmandu Chandrigiri Hill Cable Car & Monkey Temple UNESCO Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $48

Join guide Prakash for a private 4 to 6-hour Kathmandu outing that pairs the Chandragiri Hill cable car and Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple with Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple UNESCO site. You’ll ride through forest, see Kathmandu Valley and Himalayan views, visit a Buddhist monastery and Thangka painting school, and travel by private vehicle. Cable car and temple fees cost extra.

“As usual, ride was on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He also spoke English very well and made us feel very welcome by answering all our questions. A wonderful day!”

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Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour - Private/Group - Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple
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Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour – Private/Group

7.Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $5

Spend about five hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and private air-conditioned transport. Ride the Chandragiri Cable Car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, then visit Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple. Choose a private, group, or all-inclusive option, with a lunch box included and cable car fees covered only on the all-inclusive plan.

“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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Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu - Riding the Chandragiri cable car to 2,520 meters
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Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

8.Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Start with hotel pickup, ride the Chandragiri cable car to 2,520 meters, then hike along a ridge past Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Champa Devi before descending through forest to Taudaha Lake. Guide Shishir has earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful support. Expect about 10 hours, moderate fitness, and a possible extra cable-car charge.

“The cable car ride to the top was amazing. We took the forest trek down to outskirts of Kathmandu. It is indeed for experienced trekkers but enjoyable nevertheless.”

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Chandragiri Cable Car Tour - Family Tours in Kathmandu - Leaving Kathmandu for Chandragiri Hill
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Chandragiri Cable Car Tour – Family Tours in Kathmandu

9.Chandragiri Cable Car Tour – Family Tours in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $100

You’ll leave your Kathmandu hotel in a private vehicle, ride the Chandragiri cable car to 2,551 meters, visit the temple area, and enjoy broad views over the valley and Himalayas. Guides such as Pankaj, Som, Rabina, and Shanti Kavki have led this outing, which takes about four hours.

“Our guide Pankaj was fantastic. He spoke many languages and was able to explain to us important cultural and historical significance of what we were seeing. I’d highly recommend him as a guide on this tour.”

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Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu - The private ride from Kathmandu
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Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu

10.Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $62

Travel from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills in a private car with a driver, then ride the cable car toward the hilltop for wide Himalayan views. Guides such as Shankar and Paras can add local context and adjust the start time. The tour lasts about 3 to 6 hours, with lunch and admission fees paid separately.

“Shankar was our Guide, he was very knowledgeable and informative about the Kathmandu area and Nepal in general. Once at the Cable Car, we enjoyed the fantastic views of the Himalayas! It was beautiful.”

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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car, and Swayambhu - The 15-minute cable-car ascent
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car, and Swayambhu

11.Chandragiri Cable Car, and Swayambhu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $77

You’ll ride the Chandragiri cable car, visit the temple and View Tower, use telescopes to look toward the Himalayas, and pause for tea or coffee. A private guide and hotel transfers keep the half-day simple. The tour may also include a short guided stop at Swayambhu, depending on the day’s schedule.

“We had an amazing morning visiting Chandragiri with our guide and driver. Many interesting stories of ancient history to the happenings now in Nepal were shared with us to understand the rich and varied culture of the Nepalese people and how they live together in relative harmony. Views from the top of the word are stunning and a bit humbling. This is a definite must on a trip to Kathmandu! Highly recommend for all ages!!!”

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Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour - A smooth start from Lakeside, Pokhara
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Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour

12.Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Start with hotel pickup in Lakeside, Pokhara, then ride the Annapurna Cable Car to Sarangkot for sunrise views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Phewa Lake, and the valley. You get about 90 minutes at the top for photos, a short walk, shops, and a café stop before returning by cable car. Guides include Bidur, Ranjit, and Yamu.

“our guide Bidur was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. we were lucky and saw Annapurna South and Machupuchare inspite of it being a hazy day”

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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu - Why Chandragiri Hill works as a half-day escape
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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu

13.Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $60

Leave your Kathmandu hotel at 10 a.m. with a private vehicle and guide, then ride the Chandragiri Hill cable car to a high lookout above the city. Visit Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple, enjoy views toward the Himalayas when weather allows, and return within about three to four hours. Cable car tickets cost about $18 extra.

“It was a nice experience unfortunately it was misty. Krishna was a fantastic guide and he kept us informed and gave good advice.”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour - Chandragiri Hill and the ride to 2,551 meters
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour

14.Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

Spend five to six hours with a private guide visiting Chandragiri Hill and Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple. Guide Prakash is noted for his friendly, helpful service. The tour includes transport, water, a Thanka painting school, and a healing bowel center, but cable car and temple fees cost extra.

“Prakash, the tour guide was very professional, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I was notified as the tour company learnt that the cable car wasn't in operation yet and they offered 2 alternative options. We chose kirtipur as a replacement and it turned out to be very nice experience - seeing real life of Nepalis and visiting few more temples.”

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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour - Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple adds purpose to the hilltop stop
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

15.Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Spend seven hours exploring two of Kathmandu’s best viewpoints. Your private guide takes you by vehicle to Chandragiri, where a 15-minute cable car ride leads to mountain views and Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. Later, climb to Swayambhunath, watch the monkeys, turn prayer wheels, and see Kathmandu from above. Guide Subash has earned special praise for his timing, humor, and photos.

“The guide Subash was really good. He was knowledgeable and fun and made sure everything was smooth and ran on time. The cable car ride was really good, as apart from not being able to see the Himalayas we could see everything else and Subash explained about Kathmandu and Lalitpur. The monkey temple is not to be missed as I really enjoyed the atmosphere and activity.”

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