Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour
1.Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour
Chandragiri cable car for Himalayan views, momos on the hill, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple with a guide.
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Chandragiri cable car for Himalayan views, momos on the hill, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple with a guide.
Most PopularA small-group walk to Swayambhunath’s legends, temple stops, and Kathmandu views, led by an English guide in about 3 hours.
“Santosh took me through a walk in the neighborhood of Thamal on the way to monkey temple. A very enriching walk through the neighborhood to understand the past and current of Kathmandu that I'll recommend for anyone who's intereRead more”
Scenic Chandragiri cable car, Bhaleshwor Mahadev, then guided Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) with lunch box in Kathmandu.
Private Chandragiri Cable Car and Swayambhunath Temple tour from Kathmandu with guide, tickets, brunch, and panoramic mountain views.
“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”
Walk Kathmandu with a local guide: Garden of Dreams, Durbar Square, Newari neighborhoods, and the UNESCO Monkey Temple hill and steps.
“Very pleasurable”
Cable car to Chandragiri Hill and UNESCO Monkey Temple, with pickup and a guide from Kathmandu, plus hilltop views and temple stops.
“Fantastic tour guide!! The hill and the activities on the top were awesome. We had to schedule later in the day which left us with a bit of fog/earlier is better. Overall still a great tour! The cable car is great too!”
Cable car to Chandragiri for Himalayan views, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. Hotel pickup, English guide, lunch box in about 5 hours.
“The view from the top of the cable is amazing, despite only seeing a little through the clouds. On a clear it would be breathtaking, I'm sure. The ride is worth the entrance fee alone though.”
A private half-day in Kathmandu pairing UNESCO Durbar Square with hilltop Swayambhunath, including guide, tickets, and hotel pickup.
“We had a group of 13 people and we had a great experience on our tour! This is a great way to see Kathmandu from a local prospective.”
Kathmandu day trip to Swayambhunath and Kirtipur: UNESCO views, a Newari meal, and Himalayan beer tastings with pickup included.
“We were picked up on time at our hotel by Bijay the driver and Ananta the guide. Both were friendly, informative and helpful. We visited a beautiful statue/temple and a Hindu blessing place then off to Kirtipur which was beautiful ,nterestinRead more”
A guided, smooth Kathmandu visit to Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath stupas with hotel pickup, an English guide, and easy timing.
“I had a wonderful time. I liked the arrangement of the company. The guide was very congenial, and he was well informed about the sites. The tour was informative and full of joy.”
Private Kathmandu day tour with a cable car ride to Chandragiri Hill and the UNESCO Monkey Temple, plus cultural stops and a pro guide.
“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…”
Half-day Kathmandu tour hitting Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square with hotel pickup, a local guide, and entrance tickets included.
“This tour is perfect for a taste of Kathmandu. My guide Pankaj was very informative and fun. He was able to give us a lot of knowledge of Hindu and Buddhist culture in a half day trip. The monkey temple and the palace were very cool spots to visit in Kathmandu.”
Private guided Swayambhunath Stupa with door-to-door pickup, a comfy car, free entry, and time to soak in views and monkey antics.
“Getting to know many things about the place. Chill experience. Friendly nature of the guide made the experience even more memorable”
See Kopan Monastery, Boudha Stupa, and Monkey Temple in one 5–6 hour guided circuit with hotel pickup and entry fees.
“A professional company with a great guide, madan.”
Ride the Chandragiri cable car for big Kathmandu views, then visit Swayambhunath Monkey Temple with a guided tour in 7 hours.
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