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This half-day group tour takes you from your accommodation in Kathmandu to both Chandragiri Hills and Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple). Ride the cable car above the forest to enjoy Himalayan views from Chandragiri Hills and visit Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple at the summit. Then explore Swayambhunath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your guide and take in sweeping views of the Kathmandu Valley along with its Buddhist and Hindu heritage. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide and a packed lunch are included.
After pickup from your accommodation in the Kathmandu Valley, drive about 45 minutes to the Chandragiri cable car station. Group tours depart at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, and you may need to wait briefly at pickup as the vehicle stops at several accommodations.
Ride the cable car for about 25 minutes over green forests to the hilltop. At the top, enjoy a Himalayan panorama with your guide for about 1 hour, followed by about 30 minutes of free time. You can try the zip line for an extra fee if you wish.
Explore Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple on top of Chandragiri Hills with your guide for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, ride the cable car down for about 25 minutes.
Drive about 40 minutes to Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. One of the oldest and most sacred religious sites in Nepal, you will explore it with your guide for about 1 hour, enjoying sweeping views of the Kathmandu Valley and its Buddhist and Hindu heritage. After the tour, drive about 30 minutes back to your starting point.
※ Chandragiri cable car tickets and the Swayambhunath entrance fee are not included.
※ The zip line is an optional activity at extra cost.
Meeting point :
Kathmandu hotel pickup
Meeting point information:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. Pickup and drop-off are available anywhere in the Kathmandu Valley, so please provide your hotel name or exact location when booking. For the 9:00 AM departure, please be ready 15 minutes before departure. If the vehicle cannot reach your hotel, a nearby pickup point will be arranged.