Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple
Trip Overview
Day-by-Day Itinerary
9A.M-10A.M: Departure from your Hotel
Embark on your adventure with a hassle-free hotel pick-up in Kathmandu. As we journey towards the base of Chandragiri Hills, immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of Kathmandu, witnessing the city’s vibrant daily rhythms and distinctive urban panorama.
10: A.M-12A.M:Chandragiri Hills with Cable Car Ride:
Upon reaching the Chandragiri Cable Car Station, embark on an enchanting cable car journey to the summit of Chandragiri Hills. Spend two hours indulging in the cable car ride and immersing yourself in exploration at the peak. At the summit, relish breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Kathmandu Valley and the majestic Himalayan range. Discover the Bhaleshwar Temple, embracing its spiritual aura amidst natural serenity. Take leisurely strolls along nature trails and make the most of diverse viewing platforms to fully absorb the beauty of the surroundings.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a traditional Nepali lunch at local restaurant, offering a variety of flavors(1 hour)
1P.M.-2 P.M: Exploring Swayambhu Nath Temple:
Adding a visit to the iconic Swayambhu Nath Temple, also known as Monkey Temple, to your Chandragiri Cable Car tour experience would enrich your journey. This one-hour tour extension is perfect as the temple is conveniently located on the way back from Chandragiri Hills to Kathmandu. While there, you can explore the stupa, observe the prayer wheels, and enjoy the lively atmosphere with the resident monkeys. Don't forget to take in the panaromic views from the top.
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Traveler Stories
Traveler Reviews
I had the most amazing time exploring Chandragiri Hills and Monkey temple with my guide Rameshwor. He was very knowledgeable and generous. Would highly recommend.
HSJ arranged for me the trip to Chandragiri Hill as well as the Everest flight during my visit to Kathmandu. Everything including hotel pick-up/drop-off was super smooth. Staff is very knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone traveling to Nepal for the fir…
Read moreReally excellent day! Rajan was my tour guide and he was excellent. Explained every historical site and the background behind it and was very informative the whole day. He made sure I was ok always, gave good reccomendations for delicious food and we got to sp…
We really enjoyed our tour of the 7 UNESCO sites today. Dipendra was very informative and told us all about the history and fascinating facts of the many temples we visited. This is a full day trip and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Kathmandu.
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