Our top 3 of 5 experiences
Our pickChandragiri Hills Cable Car & Temple: Himalayan Views from 2,551m★ 4.88 (163)4h–5hEvery day · 3 start timesLive guide ENHotel pickup
from · per personUS$ 45
Also recommendedChandragiri Hills Day Trip from Kathmandu: Cable car & temple views★ 4.44 (25)4h–6hEvery dayLive guide ENHotel pickup
from · per personUS$ 46
Also recommendedChandragiri Hill cable car tour from Kathmandu: Himalayan views★ 4.38 (21)4h–5hEvery day · 2 start timesHotel pickup
from · per personUS$ 50
Kathmandu Cable Car 5 options
From US$ 5 · all run daily · departures between 07:30 and 14:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 4h 30m–5h
Chandragiri Hills Cable Car & Temple: Himalayan Views from 2,551mHotel pickup from Kathmandu, cable car to Chandragiri summit, Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple visit, and Himalayan views. Half-day private tour.
- 163 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 4h–5h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Chandragiri Hills Day Trip from Kathmandu: Cable car & temple viewsPrivate day trip from Kathmandu to Chandragiri Hills with cable car ride and temple visit, offering stunning Himalayan views and hotel pickup.
- 25 reviews
- 4.44★
- Duration
- 4h–6h
Chandragiri Hill cable car tour from Kathmandu: Himalayan viewsCable car ride to Chandragiri Hill from Kathmandu with hotel pickup, English-speaking driver and views of Annapurna, Manaslu and the Fishtail peak.
- 21 reviews
- 4.38★
- Duration
- 4h–5h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour: Kathmandu half-dayPrivate tour from Kathmandu hotels to Chandragiri Hills cable car and Swayambhunath Stupa with English guide, lunch box and transport included on the all-inclusive option.
- 29 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 5h
- start times · Every day
- 6
Chandragiri Cable Car Tour: Himalayan Views, No HikingRide the Chandragiri Cable Car from Kathmandu to 2,551 meters with a guide and private pickup.
- 11 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 3
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-06| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandragiri Hills Cable Car & Temple: Himalayan Views from 2,551mOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 45 per person | 4h–5h | 4.88★ · 163 | Every day · 3 start times | English |
| Chandragiri Hills Day Trip from Kathmandu: Cable car & temple viewsAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 46 per person | 4h–6h | 4.44★ · 25 | Every day | English |
| Chandragiri Hill cable car tour from Kathmandu: Himalayan viewsAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 50 per person | 4h–5h | 4.38★ · 21 | Every day · 2 start times | — |
| Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour: Kathmandu half-dayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 5 per person | 5h | 5.00★ · 29 | Every day · 6 start times | English |
| Chandragiri Cable Car Tour: Himalayan Views, No HikingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 4h | 4.91★ · 11 | Every day · 3 start times | English, Hindi |
Kathmandu Cable Car at a glance
- Our pick: Chandragiri Hills Cable Car & Temple: Himalayan Views from 2,551m, US$ 45 (4h–5h, 4.88★ · 163).
- Also recommended: Chandragiri Hills Day Trip from Kathmandu: Cable car & temple views, US$ 46 (4h–6h, 4.44★ · 25).
- Also recommended: Chandragiri Hill cable car tour from Kathmandu: Himalayan views, US$ 50 (4h–5h, 4.38★ · 21).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 5–US$ 100 (median US$ 46). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 5 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
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