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Ride the Chandragiri cable car for sweeping Himalayan views, then descend into Kathmandu to explore the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa and its resident monkeys. This private day tour pairs panoramic scenery with deep cultural context—ideal for first-time visitors.
Ride the Chandragiri cable car for sweeping Himalayan views, then descend into Kathmandu to explore the ancient Swayambhunath Stupa and its resident monkeys. This private day tour pairs panoramic scenery with deep cultural context—ideal for first-time visitors.
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Operated by Alpinist Club · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
You step into a glass-sided cable car as it peels away from the green flank of Chandragiri, and the Kathmandu Valley unfolds beneath you—terraced farms, temple roofs, and, on exceptionally clear mornings, the white teeth of the high Himalaya including a ghostly glimpse of Everest.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most travelers with normal mobility; includes short walks, temple steps, and standing while sightseeing.
Yes—the tour includes round-trip cable car transport to Chandragiri Hill and time at the summit.
Admission to the listed sites is included; voluntary donations at temples are not covered and are up to you.
Yes—it's a private, low-impact day tour, though the 365-step ascent at Swayambhunath can be skipped or done at a slower pace.
Pickup and drop-off from Kathmandu hotels are provided; exact timing and pickup point are confirmed at booking.
Swayambhunath is one of Kathmandu’s oldest religious sites, with a stupa whose core dates back over a thousand years; Chandragiri has been a strategic lookout and pilgrimage spot centered on Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple.
Respect religious sites and local customs, minimize single-use plastics, and stick to marked paths—local communities rely on sustainable tourism for income.
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