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The 4 Best Swayambhunath Tours in Kathmandu

4 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Three hundred and sixty five steps, a painted stupa, and the whole valley laid out beneath it. These 4 tours cover the climb, the shorter road approach, and the standard pairing with Chandragiri or the durbar square below.

Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour - Rising above the valley on the Chandragiri cable car
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Kathmandu: Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

1.Chandragiri Cable Car and Monkey Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 5 hours · from $3Our pick

Ride the Chandragiri cable car, enjoy Himalayan views, taste momos, and explore Kathmandu’s sacred Monkey Temple with a private guide.

“I loved the information provided as we went through the tour.. My guise was attentive and warm.”

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Monkey Temple - Swayambhunath Tour - Private/Small Group - Indrayani and Bijeshwori: two early layers of the walk
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Monkey Temple – Swayambhunath Tour – Private/Small Group

2.Monkey Temple – Swayambhunath Tour – Private/Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $15Top rated

Explore Swayambhunath, Kathmandu legends, and sacred temples on a three-hour small-group walking tour with a local guide.

“Amazing walking tour! We covered so much of Kathmandu and saw a ton. I’m a solo female traveler and felt totally safe. The guide was super knowledgeable and really took the time to explain what we were seeing. Highly recommend, especially if you are short on time.”

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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group - From Thamel to the cable-car station
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Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

3.Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour- Private/Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $5

Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath, and enjoy mountain views, a guide, transport, and lunch.

“I did the Chandragiri Cable Car & Monkey Temple Tour as a solo traveler and had a really great time. Everything was well-organized from pickup to drop-off. It was a Saturday, so Chandragiri was a bit busy, but the view from the top was still totally worth it. My guide, Sajina, was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything went smoothly. The cable car ride was fun, and the Monkey Temple was peaceful and full of history. Lunch was also delicious—fresh and satisfying. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore beyond the city!”

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Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour - Riding the Chandragiri Cable Car to 2,551 meters
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Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour

4.Private Chandragiri Cable Car and The Monkey Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $5

Ride Chandragiri Cable Car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev and Swayambhunath, and see Kathmandu Valley on a practical private half-day tour.

“We recommend this trip highly for those looking for a nice half day trip with a fun cable car ride, nice views of the city and surrounding hills and several interesting temple visits. On a day with less haze, views of the Himalayas would have beRead more”

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