Cable Car Ride at Chandragiri Hill with Hotel Pickup from Kathmandu
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Cable Car Ride at Chandragiri Hill with Hotel Pickup from Kathmandu
By Himalayan Social Journey
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A picturesque hill station in Nepal’s peaceful, forest-covered Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri offers a relaxing, nature-filled escape from capital’s hectic pace. On this tour, skip the hassles of arranging your own transportation. Head by private vehicle to a scenic cable car, where you’ll speed to the top of Chandragiri to enjoy picturesque mountain ranges, an on-site restaurant, and gentle trails. Hotel pickup makes for a hassle-free trip.
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Duration: 4–5 hours
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Highlights
- Trip to relaxing Chandragiri with cable-car ride
- Escape the city with a scenic day out in the Kathmandu Valley
- Opt for a savory local lunch at a local restaurant (own expense)
- Includes private hotel pickup and round-trip cable-car rides
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English Speaking Driver
- Round-trip private transfer (car/van)
- Chandragiri Cable Car Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Chandragiri
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Chandragiri, a quiet hill station filled with stunning natural beauty, is one of the most appealing day trips from Kathmandu. But travelers used to have to reach the hill by private car or even hiking part-way until a cable car began connecting visitors to the top. During this invigorating day out in the countryside, you’ll be picked up by private car from your Kathmandu hotel and transported directly to the cable car station. Enjoy a panoramic vista over the Himalayan range while your driver procures tickets, letting you relax and enjoy the scenery. Then, hop the brand-new cable car for an adventure-filled ride up the mountains. You’ll have time to visit a local temple, enjoy gentle walking trails, and grab lunch at an on-site restaurant. Your tour concludes with drop-off back at your hotel.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29135P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29135P10
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Itinerary
- 1You will picked up from your hotel and will be driven to Chandagiri hills. Then, you will take a cable car ride to the temple. Our English speaking driver will give you briefing about the temple.
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- Cloyd D0 contributionsExceptional serviceExceptional Experience and Guide and Driver was so very helpful and very informative. They will explain you all the historyWritten 12 February 2025
- Cloyd D0 contributionsGreat historical place and Guide is very politeDipendra was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable about all the history which is added to your knowledge while visiting the heritage places in Kathmandu. Also he is suggesting what u need to do if you are enjoying the tour which is very important that he cares to his visitors. Very nice place and I learned about the history as well. Very good job Dipendra and I will recommend this tour to all.Written 2 February 2025
- myoc1830 contributionsGood and bad.The views were amazing. Lucky to have good weather. Flight attendants are very helpful showing us all the mountains. Pickup driver was not very good with communication. He paired with me another person who is also not nice and helpful giving me the information what and how to proceed. Breakfast was also below average. But, happy with flight.Written 25 January 2025
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- krishnanl20250 contributionsHimalaya RangeA must see and for the first time lively saw the Himalaya mountain (Panoramic Everest Flight ) make the trip worth going.Written 13 January 2025
- gcny10 contributionsDo this tourI had an amazing tour of the 7 UNESCO sites with guide Dipendra Dharel of Himalayan Social Journey. He was very professional and knowledgeable on the history of the sites. He carefully considered my preferences. We toured all sites at my preferred pace. I suggest to verify the total cash needed to pay the entry tickets, the day before the tour to ensure that you have sufficient Nepalese Rupees. For lunch, Dipendra recommended a nice rooftop restaurant with a view of the Boudha Stupa. It was the best spot to take a photo of the stupa. I highly recommend this tour and I hope you get the dependable Dipendra as your guide.Written 12 January 2025
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isabel b
4 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
Absolutely breathtaking experience. I was so lucky with the weather; it was so clear when I went. The tour makes it a no-fuss experience too. Anil, my ride, was so kind - lined up himself get me a ticket (an express lane one!). He patiently waited for me the whole time I went around the viewpoints at my own ease.
Written 1 February 2025
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Dear client,
Namaste!!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that the weather was perfect during your visit and that the tour made your journey hassle-free. It's great to know that Anil provided exceptional service, ensuring your comfort and even arranging an express lane ticket for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad you had a memorable time. Your feedback will surely be helpful to others planning their own visit.
With Regards,
The HSJ Team
Written 3 February 2025
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Günter M
Regensburg110 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
we were looking for a rental car with a driver for South India. We had already booked hotels. Although the company "The India Specialist" hardly earns anything from this arrangement (without hotels), they very quickly arranged a great deal for us with additional tour advice regarding the distance planning per day.
Very selfless, very serious, friendly and fast
Very selfless, very serious, friendly and fast

Written 4 October 2023
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Lieb Deny50,
Namaste von Himalayan Social Journey!!
Danke für Ihre netten Worte! Wir freuen uns, dass Sie unsere Bemühungen wertgeschätzt haben.
Wir sind bestrebt, unseren Kunden eine reibungslose und angenehme Reise zu ermöglichen. Ihre Anerkennung bedeutet uns sehr viel.
Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie bei zukünftigen Abenteuern zu unterstützen!
Grüße,
Himalayan Social Journey Team
Written 17 December 2023
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Noora
10 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Namaste. 🙏🏼
It was amazing.
I really loved it. ☺️ Had so much fun going there and seeing the beautiful view.
The trip was smooth maybe because it is weekdays as mentioned by my guide (Suk).
He was a great photographer too 📸
Managed to ride the swing and Zipline on top of the hill.
Over all I think this is one of the place to visit if you are planning to visit Kathmandu.
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It was amazing.
I really loved it. ☺️ Had so much fun going there and seeing the beautiful view.
The trip was smooth maybe because it is weekdays as mentioned by my guide (Suk).
He was a great photographer too 📸
Managed to ride the swing and Zipline on top of the hill.
Over all I think this is one of the place to visit if you are planning to visit Kathmandu.
👍🏼👏🏼
Written 13 November 2024
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We are so glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time! It sounds like you had an unforgettable experience, from the beautiful views to the thrilling activities like the swing and zipline. It's great that your guide, Suk, made the trip even more memorable with his photography skills! 📸
We completely agree, this place seems like a must-visit for anyone coming to Kathmandu. Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope you get to explore many more beautiful spots like this in the future. 😊
With Regards,
The HSJ Team
Written 15 November 2024
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Daniela A
London, UK4 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We booked this tour because we wanted an all inclusive pick up and drop off service. Instead we got 0 information from the tour guides and didnt even get to enjoy the view due to the weather (this is fine though as they have no control over this). What really made the trip dreadful was that after the driver dropped off a few people he stopped his van and left us waiting until we enquired what was going on. He then asked to get off his van and wait for another one while he tried to drive off. We refused to do this and had to argue until the driver got us taxis back to our hotel. Very unprofessional service.
Written 1 March 2018
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Dear Daniela,
Namaste!!
We are glad to know your feeling and we are sorry what you had to go through. If you had informed us about this matter we could give you a chance to visit again for the clear view.
Yes, you booked this trip inclusive pick p and drop off service. Well, about your waiting for half an hour as you know it is a group joining tour and that is what we did. As far as we know our driver was going to manage you another vehicle for your drop off service to hotel as he had to go somewhere. That is why you had to wait until another vehicle arrive which was five minutes late.
We are very sorry you could not see the view clear on that day due to the bad weather and also traffic-jam while returning from Chandragiri Hill
Best Wishes!
HSJ Family
Written 3 March 2018
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769Amrit
Kathmandu, Nepal68 contributions
Feb 2018
Good place to see the snowing near the Kathmandu valley at the winter season. Just located around 10/12 km far from capital city and elevated around 2500m from the see level. Easy to reach with cable car.
We can have chance to see the the panoramic view of Snow caped mountain towards the north.
Everyone should reach there once their life to enjoy with the nature.
We can have chance to see the the panoramic view of Snow caped mountain towards the north.
Everyone should reach there once their life to enjoy with the nature.
Written 18 May 2018
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Hello,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are extremely happy that you had a great experience of the panoramic view of the snow-capped mountain.
Hoping to serve you again you in future.
Good luck,
HSJ Team
Written 25 December 2018
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Ruth Silke F
2 contributions
Not a long trip but one of the most memorable trip with boss at Chandragiri hill escaping from hustle and bustle. He provided me personal care and guided me. He is the owner of top company but i was lucky to have such a high profile guy as my friend. He is great and services was beyond my expectation.
Written 8 December 2017
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Dear Ruth,
Greetings!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are glad that you had an amazing experience. Definitely, we will see you soon again.
Kind regards,
HSJ team
Written 7 January 2018
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Dinoop
Ernakulam, India18 contributions
We visited chandragiri cable car on 15th of May 2023, it was really awesome going to the height of 2500 m above sea level, and from their you can see all katmandu and if the weather pemit you can see the himalayan range
Written 16 May 2023
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Dear din00p,
Namaste from Himalayan Social Journey!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Chandragiri Cable Car! We're thrilled you enjoyed the breathtaking views of the valley.
We hope the vistas of Kathmandu and the Himalayan range left you with lasting memories. We appreciate your visit, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more amazing experiences.
Regards,
Himalayan Social Journey Team
Written 17 December 2023
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when is the snowy time to book ?
Written 22 September 2019
Payal Bhowmick
Tanuku, India
Before how many days should I book tickets for the cable car and can I book it on spot after going to Nepal?
Written 9 January 2019
Cable car ticket is included in the package
Written 4 March 2019
Yes, The cable car ticket ride is included in the package
Written 4 March 2019
Hello,
Do you'll have an afternoon pick up on Fridays at around 1 Pm , also can the pick up be arranged from our hotel "Inn patan, Kathmandu" and maybe drop off as well?
please confirm
Written 14 November 2018
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