Kathmandu Chandragiri Hills & Swayambhunath Private Day Tour
- The trip begins with a pickup from traveler's respective hotel in Kathmandu
- The travelers will get onboard a closed door gondola (cable car) ride for 10-15 minutes (one-way)
- At top station (2551 m) travelers can enjoy panoramic view of the surrounding mountains including Mt. Everest
- Traveler can also enjoy a panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley from the top
- The tour package additionally has a guided tour of Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple
What to expect
Chandragiri Tour with Monkey Temple is the most famous one day tour package in Kathmandu Valley. Chandragiri is situated south-west from the city of Kathmandu at an elevation of 2551 m / 8370 ft). The tour mainly highlights Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple. It is therefore considered to be the ideal destination for a day’s escape in the outskirts of the crowded capital.
Moreover, the place also offers an spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. In addition to your tour to Chandragiri Hills, this package also offers you with a brief tour of Swayambhunath. Also known as the monkey temple, Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley.

























Reviews
We really had a lovely day with our amazing guide Nilakantha! He explained the history and religious significance of every area that we visited which helped us feel more connected to the places and people we met along the way. The highlight for me was going on a rooftop where had almost 360 view of Kathmandu Valley against the backdrop of the mountain ranges. It was a very memorable experience and I highly recommend this tour, worth the buck! Thank you again to our guide and the company 💕
Exploring Nepal with our wonderful tour guide, Nilakantha Acharya, was truly an memorable experience. We were fortunate to witness a beautiful ceremony at the Monkey Temple, a moment that felt both spiritual and deeply cultural. Although Mt. Everest remained elusive today, hidden behind the clouds, we were still treated to the breathtaking sight of Langtang Peak—standing proudly as part of the majestic Himalayan mountain range. Grateful for the memories, the views, and the stories that made this journey so special.
We had such a great trip, it was a half day quick last trip before our evening flight, visiting chandragiri and monkey temple today weather was excellent our guide super accommodating and knowledgeable, with 20years of experience from tourism trekking all over Nepal, endless talks and friends. so much fun for such a small amount of money we ofcourse honors the great experience with a tip in the end of the trip 🙏 Nameste dai, hope to see you again
This was an awesome experience. The guide is great. We adore him because after this tour, he will go to the site where there's a massive flood and he will help in the rescue team. We want to commend the guide we had. I forgot his name, but thank you for this wonderful experience, despite the problem. I hope to see Nepal again. God bless.
Fantastic experienced! Im amaze to see a lot of mountains in nepal! sir biraj help me to understand the culture of nepal! recommend this to those who wants to tour a round kathmandu
Our guide was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate, providing fascinating insights into Buddhist beliefs, history, and culture. Their warm nature and willingness to answer questions made the tour both enjoyable and educational. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Buddhism and the local temples.
It was my first time booking a tour, and I booked it just the day before—this app is definitely a go-to for instant tours. Of course, I really enjoyed the experience! The tour guide, Nilakantha Acharya, was very informative, approachable, and even a great photographer 😊 Highly recommended—the tour package and the entire tour guide team were excellent.
It was a great experience. Prakash was an amazing guide who explained everything well. He also gave us space to explore. As three female travellers, we felt safe and comfortable. Recommend to go in December to March, so you have a clearer view of Himalayan range.
Biraj was incredible! He got us to the front of the cable car line, and was incredibly knowledgeable. Would absolutely do another tour with him. Everything went smoothly.
Our guide, from Cordial Trek, was amazing. We had a great day. Very informative and lots of history and facts. Even when our daughter took ill, he made sure she was ok before carrying on. Great guide and driver. Had a lovely day.
Good to know
Travelers are suggested to wait for their guide/driver 10-15 minutes prior their pick up time at their hotel lobby or at the entrance of residential apartment inside Kathmandu Valley. Travelers are also suggested to avoid carrying any heavy luggages.
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