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The 15 Best Chandragiri Cable Car Tours from Kathmandu

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Nine minutes of cable car buys a 2,500-metre ridge with the range on one side and the valley on the other. These 15 compare ticket-only against guided days, and the Swayambhunath pairings.

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - The drive from Kathmandu to Chandragiri
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Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour - Hotel pickup and the 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

Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, taste Nepali momos, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and explore Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple with a private guide.

“From all the tours we ever got, this trip was one of the most enjoyable experiences. Guide and driver arrived on time, both spoke excellent English, car was immaculately clean. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and filled us in on many facts and stories in connection to our chosen tour. Throughout the day he was very patient and understanding, tailored the tour according to our interest and physical ability, gave us time to look around and take pictures. There was no overwhelming feeling of being rushed. The day went at our pace and we felt heard as well as entertained. An overall amazing experience that left us with beautiful…”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group - From Thamel to the cable car station
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour - Swayambhunath brings history and faith into one hillside visit
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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

Ride Chandragiri Cable Car to a hilltop temple, then visit Swayambhunath for Kathmandu views, shrines, and a taste of Nepalese faith.

“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 drive from Kathmandu to the cable car station
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Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

5.Chandragiri Hill Day Trip from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $65

Review of Chandragiri Hill from Kathmandu, with cable car views, Bhaleshwar Temple, transport details, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“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, Kathmandu’s Monkey 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

Ride the Chandragiri cable car to a hilltop Shiva temple, then visit Swayambhunath, a monastery, and a thangka school in Kathmandu.

“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 - Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the summit
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Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour – Private/Group

Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu - The morning ride from your hotel to Chandragiri
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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

Review of Kathmandu’s Chandragiri to Taudaha hike, with cable car views, forest trails, picnic lunch, guide details, costs, and practical tips.

“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 - Riding above the Chandragiri jungle
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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

Ride Chandragiri’s cable car from Kathmandu for Himalayan views, temple visits, private transfers, and a relaxed family-friendly half-day trip.

“Som was an amazing guide. He really wanted us to have a good time and was really knowledgeable and fun to talk to. There was fog so we couldn’t see the Himalayas from up top, but the views of Kathmandu valley were still beautiful and the jungle and mountains looked breathtaking.”

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Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu - Why Chandragiri Hills makes a good half-day escape
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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

Ride from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills for Himalayan views, a private car, cable car access, optional hiking, and flexible half-day travel.

“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 ride
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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

Ride the Chandragiri cable car from Kathmandu for Himalayan views, temple visits, tea, and a private guide, with hotel pickup included.

“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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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour - What to know before paying for the cable car
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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

Review of Kathmandu’s Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple tour, with Himalayan views, private transport, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“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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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu - The Chandragiri cable car ride
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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour - Chandragiri’s 15-minute cable car ride
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

14.Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

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

Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, and explore Kathmandu’s monkey-filled Swayambhunath with a private guide.

“Our guide was friendly, but unfortunatfly, he was not able to tell us anything about the places we went to or answer any questions. There was no added value of having the guide with us.”

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Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch - The cable car ride through green forest
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Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch

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