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Chandragiri Cable Car: The 15 Best Tours Up the Ridge

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The cable car lifts you from the valley floor to the Chandragiri ridge in minutes, with the Himalaya beyond on a clear day. These 15 compare tickets, pickups and what each adds to the ride.

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - The cable car ride and the view from Chandragiri
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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

Ride a cable car to Chandragiri Hill at 2,520 meters, where clear skies can reveal Kathmandu Valley and the Himalaya. This private 4-to-5-hour outing includes hotel pickup, round-trip tickets, a guide, and Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. Guides such as Ananta, Shanti, and Sarita are praised for sharing local context and helping you make the most of the summit.

“My daughter and I really enjoyed our tour on the cable car. Although unfortunate that the weather didn’t allow visibility of the mountains, our tour guide Tej was so knowledgeable, entertaining and a great photographer - capturing our every mRead more”

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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour - Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and a slower hour above the valley
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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

Spend five hours with a private guide, riding the cable car to Chandragiri Hills, visiting Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and eating a serving of momos before exploring Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple. Guides include Prakash, Biraj, Nilakantha and Sampada. The mountain views depend on clear weather; ziplining and an overnight resort stay are optional extras.

“A very enjoyable tour. Prakash is a very knowledgeable and considerate guide. He was able to fast track the queues at all of the major attractions, which was a huge bonus at times. I would highly recommend Prakash and his tour(s).”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group - Leaving Thamel for the hills
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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 about five and a half hours visiting Chandragiri Hill and Swayambhunath with an English- or Hindi-speaking guide, hotel pickup and a packed lunch. Ride the cable car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, then explore the Monkey Temple above Kathmandu. Guides named by the operator include Punam, Sujan and Asmita. Choose private or group travel, or pay extra for the all-inclusive option.

“We had an amazing experience on the Chandragiri Cable Car Ride. The views were absolutely stunning and the ride was smooth and well organized. Our tour guide, Putnam, was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He explained everything clearly and made the whole trip enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Kathmandu!”

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Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour - What the private format changes
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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

Take a private, roughly 4-hour-15-minute tour from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills and Swayambhunath. Ride the 2.4-kilometer cable car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, look for clear-day views of Everest and other peaks, then explore Swayambhunath’s stupa and shrines. Private transport, a guide, entry fees, bottled water, and a momo meal 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 - The cable car ride up Chandragiri Hill
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Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

5.Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $65

Travel from your Kathmandu hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to the Chandragiri cable car station. Ride uphill to Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple, a hilltop bar and Himalayan viewpoints. You can book with or without a guide. Cable car tickets are extra, and Swayambhunath can be added for an extra charge.

“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 - Swayambhunath: monkeys, monastery and city views
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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

This private Kathmandu tour pairs a cable-car ride to Chandragiri Hill’s Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple with a visit to Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple UNESCO site, and a Thangka painting school. Expect private transport, a guide, and roughly five hours on the road and at the sights. Prakash is one guide named by visitors, but your guide may differ.

“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 - Five hours, with the practical details handled
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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

In about five hours, travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your Kathmandu hotel to Chandragiri Hills for a 10 to 15-minute cable car ride and a visit to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, then explore Swayambhunath. An English-speaking guide accompanies you, and a lunch box is provided. Punam has guided this tour, but confirm who will lead your departure.

“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 - Chandragiri’s summit has more than a view
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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 a cable car ride to Chandragiri Hill at 2,520 meters, then hike along forested ridges toward Taudaha Lake with a private local guide. Expect big Himalayan views, a stop for tea near Jiban Safal Hotel, a packed lunch, and hotel transfers. Shishir has guided this route, but confirm who will lead your hike.

“This was a perfect day! Our Hiking from Chandragiri to Taudaha has exceeded our expectations. We have been lucky to get a very good view of the mountain range and our guide Shishir gave us lots of informations. Also perfect for me was tRead more”

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Chandragiri Cable Car Tour - Family Tours in Kathmandu - The private ride from Thamel
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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

Take a private, roughly four-hour trip from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hill, about 16 kilometers from Thamel. Round-trip hotel transfers, a guide, and cable car tickets are included. At the 2,551-meter summit, you can visit the temple, take in views of the valley and, on a clear day, the Himalayas. Guides have included Pankaj, Som, Rabina, and Shanti Kavki.

“Clean and organized facility with great views. The guide was on time for our pickup at the hotel and knowledgeable about the facility”

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Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu - The real price: check the two extra fees
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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

Take a private car with a driver from your Kathmandu hotel to Chandragiri Hills, then ride the cable car toward broad Himalayan views. The half-day outing usually takes 3 to 6 hours. Guides named Shankar and Paras have led trips, but check whether a guide is included. Cable-car and entrance fees are listed as extra.

“Great communication from the start with Guide Paras. He offered us a flexible start time as our arrival in the city was unclear. Super conversation all afternoon, more like being with a friend than a guide. Excellent transport and driver throughout the tour.”

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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu - Views that depend on the weather
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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $60

Travel by private vehicle from your Kathmandu hotel to the Chandragiri cable car station, then ride up for views toward the Himalaya and Kathmandu. At the hilltop, you can visit Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple and stop at a café. A guide accompanies your private group; guide Krishna has been praised for clear updates and practical advice, but assignments may vary.

“A glimpse of the Himalayas and beautiful views of Kathmandu despite the fog. Small hike was just what I needed too.”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour - Private transport and a guide who can adapt
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

This private 5-to-6-hour Kathmandu tour pairs a cable-car ride up 2,551-meter Chandragiri Hill with a visit to Swayambhunath, the hilltop Monkey Temple. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a licensed guide. Prakash has led the tour, though guide assignments may vary. Budget extra for the cable car and temple entry.

“The view from Chandragiri Hill was stunning. It was great tour around Kathmandu but out of city with 360 view with Himalayas, valley, city and green hills. So really love to visit this hill. I been this place more then 3 times. When i come to KRead more”

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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour - Riding up to Chandragiri Hills
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

13.Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

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

Spend about seven hours on a private guided trip from Kathmandu, riding the Chandragiri cable car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple before visiting Swayambhunath. English-speaking guides have included Subash, praised for keeping the day smooth and explaining the city. The tour includes a private vehicle and water; monument fees, meals and personal expenses are extra.

“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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Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch - Reading the Himalayan views from the summit
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Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch

14.Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $150

A private five-hour trip from Kathmandu takes you by vehicle to Chandragiri’s cable car station, then up to a hilltop with views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang, and Dorje Lakpa when skies are clear. Your English- or Japanese-speaking guide accompanies your group of up to eight, and lunch at the hilltop restaurant is included.

“Great sights. Lunch was authentic Nepalese. Go in the morning because it gets very crowded around lunch time”

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Chandragiri Hill Day Tour - At the top: views, shops and a short pause
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Chandragiri Hill Day Tour

15.Chandragiri Hill Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $65

A private car collects you in Kathmandu and drives about 45 minutes to Chandragiri’s cable car station. You buy your own ticket for the 10-minute, 2.5-kilometer ride to the hilltop, where food and souvenir shops are available. The tour takes about four hours; company contact Bishnu Bhatta is named in pickup details, but a guide is not included.

“Just back in from a great day out using himalayas sanctuary adventure tours service. What can I say. Bishnu the owner met us at the lobby of our hotel to make sure we got in the right car for the day. Good start. The driver delivered us safelRead more”

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