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The 15 Best Chandragiri Cable Car Tours

22 tours  ·  from $28 a head

Nine minutes of cable car to 2,550 metres and a Himalayan panorama on a clear day, usually bolted onto the monkey temple. The 15 below compare what else is in the day, transport from Thamel, and whether the cable-car ticket is included.

Private Half-Day Chandragiri Cable Car Tour in Kathmandu - The cable car ride to 2,520 meters
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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

Travel by private vehicle from your Kathmandu hotel to Chandragiri Hills, then ride the cable car to 2,520 meters. Your guide explains the Kathmandu Valley, Himalayan peaks, and Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Guides including Ananta, Shanti, Sarita, Pankaj, and Rabina are praised for clear explanations and helpful photography. Mountain views depend on weather.

“This was a great day out, even though the weather on the day restricted the view. Our guide Sarita was excellent. She was very knowledgeable polite and easy going. She was always watching out for us as we walked around and got on and off the Cable Car. The temple was very interesting and it was nice to sit with Sarita at the restaurant for coffee and a bite to eat while taking in the atmosphere. We can highly recommend this tour. Really worth doing.”

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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

This five-hour private tour pairs a 15-minute cable car ride up Chandragiri Hills with Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, Himalayan viewpoints, momos, and Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple. English and Hindi-speaking guides such as Prakash, Biraj, Nilakantha, and Sampada have led the route. Ziplining and an overnight resort stay are optional add-ons.

“Amazing tour guide and amazing temple/cable car experience. Tour guide spoke english and had many history facts about each place. The viewpoints from the top of the cable car was absolutely beautiful. We went in the morning and there were no crowds at all, very quite place. Would recommend!”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group - The electric car ride to Chandragiri
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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

You’ll ride the Chandragiri cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, then explore Swayambhunath with an English or Hindi-speaking guide. Guides such as Punam, Sajina, Asmita, and Sujan are praised for clear stories and friendly help. Hotel pickup, an electric vehicle, and a packed lunch are included, but basic options add entrance fees.

“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 - Chandragiri Cable Car, a quick climb above Kathmandu
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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

You’ll ride Kathmandu’s 2.4 km Chandragiri Cable Car to Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at 2,551 meters, then visit Swayambhunath, the city’s ancient hilltop shrine. A private vehicle, guide, monument fees, bottled water, and vegetarian or chicken momos are included. Plan on about 4 hours 15 minutes.

“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 - Three to Four Hours on 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

You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from your Kathmandu hotel to Chandragiri Hills, then ride the cable car to Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Plan on four to six hours, with time for Himalayan views, the hilltop bar, and optional Swayambhunath. A guide is optional, and the cable car fee is paid separately.

“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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Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour - Private/Group - Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple adds a local purpose
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Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour – Private/Group

6.Chandragiri Cable Car Ride & Monkey Temple Tour – Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $5

You’ll ride the Chandragiri cable car above Kathmandu Valley, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and explore Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, and a lunch box are included. Guide Punam has been praised for clear communication. Check which option covers entry fees before booking.

“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 - Riding the Chandragiri cable car to 2,520 meters
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Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

7.Chandragiri to Taudaha Nature Day Hiking from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Start with an 8:30 am hotel pickup, ride the Chandragiri cable car to 2,520 meters, then hike along a ridge and through forest toward Taudaha Lake. A private guide leads the way, with a packed lunch and hotel transport included. Guide Shishir has received especially strong praise, though the trail requires moderate fitness.

“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 forest to 2,551 meters
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Chandragiri Cable Car Tour – Family Tours in Kathmandu

8.Chandragiri Cable Car Tour – Family Tours in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $100

Travel from Thamel by private vehicle to Chandragiri Cable Car, then glide through forest to 2,551 meters. Your guide can explain the temple’s sacred role, point out Kathmandu Valley sights, and help you make the most of the summit. Guides may include Pankaj, Rabina, Som, or Shanti Kavki.

“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 - Leaving Kathmandu in a private car
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Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu

9.Chandragiri Hills cable car day trip, private car with driver from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $62

Your private driver collects you at your Kathmandu hotel and takes you to Chandragiri Hills, where you pay locally for the round-trip cable car and entrance. Guides such as Shankar and Paras can add local context, help with flexible timing, and make this a relaxed half-day outing with Himalayan views, optional walking, and lunch at your own cost.

“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

10.Chandragiri Cable Car, and Swayambhu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $77

Take a private half-day trip from your Kathmandu hotel to Chandragiri Hills. Ride the cable car, visit Chandragiri Temple and the View Tower, use telescopes for Himalayan views, enjoy tea or coffee, and take a short walk before returning. English, Chinese, and Hindi-speaking guides are available.

“It was so cool, going on a Cable car looking at the scenery. Our guide even took us to Thamel on the way home which we were grateful for. Very well run”

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Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour - The early pickup from Lakeside
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Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour

11.Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

You’ll leave your Lakeside hotel early, ride the Annapurna Cable Car to Sarangkot, and watch sunrise turn Annapurna and Dhaulagiri gold. An English-speaking guide handles the private transport and cable car visit, with time for photos, village exploring, shops, and a hot drink before your return ride.

“our guide Bidur was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. we were lucky and saw Annapurna South and Machupuchare inspite of it being a hazy day”

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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu - The cable car ride and hilltop lookout
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Chandragiri Hill Cable Car Tour with Hotel Transfers from Kathmandu

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $60

Leave your Kathmandu hotel at 10:00 am for a private ride to Chandragiri Hills. A guide such as Krishna can help with the cable car and Bhaleshore Mahadev Temple, while you enjoy views toward the Himalaya and Kathmandu. The $60 price includes transport, water, and guide service, but cable car tickets cost about $18 extra.

“I reviewed the one Viator review for this tour prior to booking. It had given the tour a 3/5 stars. My experience was 5/5. Our tour guide was flexible, responsive, and caring. He went out of the way to ensure we had a good experience. We weRead more”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour - Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Private Guided Day Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55

Spend five to six hours with a private guide such as Prakash, riding the Chandragiri Cable Car, visiting Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, and exploring Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s Monkey Temple. Pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, a licensed guide, a Thanka school, and a healing bowl center are included. Cable car and temple fees cost extra.

“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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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour - Riding the Chandragiri cable car
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

14.Chandragiri cable car & Swayambhunath Tour

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

Spend about seven hours exploring Kathmandu by private vehicle, cable car, and foot. Ride up Chandragiri Hills for valley and mountain views, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, then climb to Swayambhunath with an English-speaking guide. Guide Subash has earned praise for clear explanations, good timing, and thoughtful photos, though guide quality can vary.

“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 - The Chandragiri cable car ride
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Chandragiri : Majestic Hilltop & Cable Car Views with Lunch

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $150

Leave your Kathmandu hotel by private vehicle, ride the Chandragiri cable car to the hilltop, and look toward Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Langtang, and Dorje Lakpa. Your English or Japanese speaking guide stays with your private group, and lunch at the hilltop restaurant is included. The five-hour trip suits travelers who want Himalayan views without a full-day trek.

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

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