Nepal · SWAYAMBHUNATH TOURS
Three hundred and sixty five steps, a painted stupa, and the whole valley laid out beneath it. These 15 tours cover the climb, the shorter road approach, and the standard pairing with Chandragiri or the durbar square below.
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.”
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.”
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!”
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”
Walk through Kathmandu’s Garden of Dreams, markets, Durbar Square, Newari neighborhoods, and Monkey Temple with a local guide.
“Die Tour war sehr interessant! Ich würde sie jedem weiterempfehlen!”
Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and explore Swayambhunath with a private Kathmandu guide.
“As usual, ride was on time. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He also spoke English very well and made us feel very welcome by answering all our questions. A wonderful day!”
Ride the Chandragiri cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple and Swayambhunath, with hotel pickup, guide, and lunch in five hours.
“The view from the top of the cable is amazing, despite only seeing a little through the clouds. On a clear it would be breathtaking, I'm sure. The ride is worth the entrance fee alone though. The monkey temple was really good too.”
See Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath in four hours with a private guide, hotel pickup, local history, and hilltop valley views.
“It was a good tour, we liked that it was private and could change the tour to what we wanted. Our tour guide was very informative.”
Review of a private Kathmandu tour pairing Swayambhunath and Kirtipur with Newari food, Himalayan beer, local liquor, transport, and a guide.
“We were picked up on time at our hotel by Bijay the driver and Ananta the guide. Both were friendly, informative and helpful. We visited a beautiful statue/temple and a Hindu blessing place then off to Kirtipur which was beautiful ,nterestinRead more”
Ride the Chandragiri cable car, visit its temple and View Tower, and enjoy Himalayan panoramas with private hotel transfers in 4.5 hours.
“We had an amazing morning visiting Chandragiri with our guide and driver. Many interesting stories of ancient history to the happenings now in Nepal were shared with us to understand the rich and varied culture of the Nepalese people and how they live together in relative harmony. Views from the top of the word are stunning and a bit humbling. This is a definite must on a trip to Kathmandu! Highly recommend for all ages!!!”
Ride the Chandragiri cable car for Himalayan views, then explore Swayambhunath with a private guide on this practical Kathmandu day tour.
“Prakash, the tour guide was very professional, friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I was notified as the tour company learnt that the cable car wasn't in operation yet and they offered 2 alternative options. We chose kirtipur as a replacement and it turned out to be very nice experience - seeing real life of Nepalis and visiting few more temples.”
Visit Kathmandu’s Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas by private car with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and flexible cancellation.
“The ride there was comfortable. The guide fas informative and had clarity. Both the stupas were extremely beautiful and a fine art if architecture. They were also the UNESCO world heritage sites. I enjoyed being in the monkey temple.”
Ride Chandragiri’s cable car, visit Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple, and explore Kathmandu’s monkey-filled Swayambhunath with a private guide.
“Our guide was friendly, but unfortunatfly, he was not able to tell us anything about the places we went to or answer any questions. There was no added value of having the guide with us.”
Visit Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath with a private guide, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and time for a rooftop lunch.
Visit Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square with a private guide, included transport, entry fees, and four hours of culture and history.
“This tour is perfect for a taste of Kathmandu. My guide Pankaj was very informative and fun. He was able to give us a lot of knowledge of Hindu and Buddhist culture in a half day trip. The monkey temple and the palace were very cool spots to visit in Kathmandu.”
Pick a valley, a ridge or a kitchen.
