- The itinerary starts with hotel pickup in Kathmandu.
- The drive to Chandragiri Hills base station takes 35–45 minutes.
- Passengers will take a closed cable car (one-way) with a travel time of 10–15 minutes.
- At the summit station, travelers can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, including Mount Everest
- Here, travelers can hike to the highest point at Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, which stands at an elevation of 2,551m.
- At the mountain peak, you have the chance to experience snowfall in the heart of winter
- Travelers can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley from the mountaintop.
- This is a perfect 1-day tour for all types of travelers.
- This trip also includes a guided tour of Swoyambhu Mahachaitya (Swayanbhunath).
- After the tour, travelers will be returned to their hotel in Kathmandu.
Data Overview
The Chandragiri Swoyambhu Mahachaitya tour is a famous 1-day tour package in the Kathmandu Valley. Chandragiri is located southwest of Kathmandu, at an altitude of 2,551 meters/8,370 feet. This itinerary mainly features the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. Therefore, it is considered an ideal destination for a day trip outside the crowded capital. Additionally, it offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
In addition to the Chandragiri Hills tour, this package also includes a brief visit to Swoyambhunath. Also known as Swoyambhu Mahachaitya, it is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.
Swoyambhu Mahachaitya, also known as the Monkey Temple, is one of the sacred sites for Buddhists.
Balashwar Mahadev Temple is located in the Kathmandu Valley at an altitude of 2,550m. It takes 10–15 minutes to reach by cable car from the base station.
Scenery from the cable car
Swoyambhu Mahachaitya's monkeys at Swayambhunath
The Chandragiri cable car is the cable car in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
Note:
Passengers are advised to wait for the guide/driver at the hotel lobby or residential apartment entrance in the Kathmandu Valley 10–15 minutes before the pick-up time. It is also recommended to avoid carrying any heavy baggage.
Travel Itinerary
- Departure: Pick-up at 9:00 AM. Please fill in the location on the payment page, and the activity organizer will confirm again. Please wait in the hotel lobby or residential apartment entrance 10 to 15 minutes before the pick-up time. Please enter the hotel name and address on the payment page. The activity organizer will confirm the departure time in advance. Please arrive 5 minutes before the departure time.
- Transportation: 9:00 AM by car
- Attraction / Experience: 09:40 AM, 10 min, on-site guide, Chandragiri base station. Visitors may need to wait 5–10 min after arriving at the foot of Chandragiri Hills for the guide to purchase admission tickets and make necessary arrangements.
- Attraction/Experience: 10:10 AM, 50 min, on-site guided tour, Chandragiri cable car departure station. After a 10–15 min cable car ride, visitors will arrive at the summit station of Chandragiri Hills. Here, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Kathmandu Valley.
- Attractions/Experiences: 11:00 AM, 45 min, on-site guided tour, Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, Chandragiri Hills. Afterwards, visitors will proceed to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at an elevation of 2,551m. Here, visitors can once again enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Kathmandu Valley.
- Attractions/Experiences: 12:00 PM, 5 min, on-site guided tour, Chandragiri Base Station. Then, visitors will take a 10–15 min cable car ride back to the base station.
- Transportation: 12:05 PM by car
- Attractions / Experiences: 12:40 PM, 1 hour, live guided tour, Swoyambhu Mahachaitya. After visiting Chandragiri Hill, travelers will be driven to Swoyambhu Mahachaitya. Swoyambhu Mahachaitya is one of the seven cultural heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Transportation: 1:40 PM by car
- Return: 2:00 PM, includes pick-up and drop-off
- This itinerary may be adjusted slightly depending on weather or traffic conditions on the day.
inclusions
- attraction admission ticket
- English-speaking guide
- English-speaking staff
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Attraction guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel round-trip transfer
Not Included
- Meals
- Other personal expenses
- gratuities
