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    • DestinationNepal
    • Duration7 hrs
    • Group TypePrivate Trip
    • GradeEasy
    • ActivitiesTours
    • AccommodationN/A
    • Max. Elevation2551m.
    • Group SizeMax. 20 Pax
    • VehicleLand
    • MealsN/A
    • LanguageEnglish

    Trip Highlights

    • Visit the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the hilltop
    • Ride a Cable car with beautiful forest-covered hill views
    • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Find more about ancient and medieval Nepal in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • Panoramic view of Himalayan Ranges and Kathmandu from Chandragiri Hills at 2551 meters

    Trip Overview

    Do you have a day off before a long journey? Are you looking for a worth it destination for a day in Kathmandu valley? Then don’t look around as we have got the right day trip planned for you. This Kathmandu Day Tour is the culmination of a cultural, religious, historic, and nature-oriented trip in a single day. The places that are worthy of your attention are included in this trip. The places you will be visiting are Chandragiri Hills, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

    The Chandragiri Hills is the first destination you will travel to. The hill is at an altitude of 2551 meters which is accessible by cable car or a hike through the hilly forest. It is the most famous viewpoint around Kathmandu valley attracting both local and foreign tourists alike. The cable car that you will ride covers a 2.5 km distance in less than 15 minutes. The Chandragiri Hills that lie South-West of Kathmandu Valley is a natural treasure with views of the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley. There is also a temple of Bhaleshwor Mahadev along with kid friendly playground and family/friends-oriented eateries and gift shops. Then we will ride towards Swayambhunath Stupa.

    The stupa is situated on top of a hill with monkeys freely roaming around the place. So, it is also called the "Monkey Temple." The stupa shows the harmonious relationship between the Hindu and Buddhist religions as Hindu gods and goddesses are surrounding the stupa at the center. It is a UNESCO-certified World Heritage Site in Nepal. You can find many smaller stupas and pagodas at the top along with many larger prayer wheels and Buddha statues scattered around the base of the hills. Then we will descend the hill and visit Amideva Buddha Park on the opposite side of the hill. There are three big statues of Shakyamuni Buddha performing different mudras. After spending some time in the park, we will visit one of the Durbar Square/ Royal Courtyard of Kathmandu: Kathmandu Durbar Square.

    The Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically, culturally, and religiously important heritage of Kathmandu valley. As one of the three durbar squares included in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the importance of this place is astronomical. It exhibits many temples and statues of deities like Bhairav, Hanuman, the living goddess Kumari, Taleju Bhawani, and Shiva. Also, there are historical structures of Kasthamandap and a museum inside the royal palace. Thus, this is the ideal day trip and a way to spend your day in Kathmandu valley.

    Trip Itinerary

     

    Stop At: Chandragiri Hills

    Our trip for the day begins after breakfast. As the hill station of Chandragiri opens at 8 in the morning, we will move accordingly. As you ride a private vehicle to Chandragiri, after reaching Thankot, we will ride the cable car to Chandragiri Hills. The view from the cable car is fascinating so the top of the hill will provide much better eye-catching scenery.  Let us immerse in the highlights of the hill station:

    • A statue of King Prithvi Narayan Shah
    • Many eateries, a children's playground, and gift shops
    • Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple: an old temple on the hilltop
    • Panoramic View of Kathmandu Valley and about 14 Himalayan Ranges on clear days

    After enjoying the scenery and backdrop there, we will ride a gondola back to Thankot and head to our next destination, Swayambhunath Stupa.

    • Distance: 16 km
    • Highest Altitude: 2551m/8369ft
    • Duration: 2 hrs

    Stop At: Swayambhunath Stupa

    The Swayambhunath Stupa is a Buddhist pilgrimage site for thousands of years. We will climb from the base of the hill to the top and explore the main stupa, the temples, pagodas and smaller stupas, and many places on the hilltop. You can see a gig thunderbolt scepter at the entrance of the stupa with a white and golden stupa with prayer flags and prayer wheels around the stupa. Then we will descend the back side of the stupa reaching Amideva Buddha Park. You can see the statues of three Buddhas over 60 feet in the park. After exploring the park, we will ride to our final destination for the day: Kathmandu Durbar Square.

    • Distance: 16 km
    • Highest Altitude: 1406m/4613ft
    • Duration: 1 hrs

    Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Finally, we will explore the royal courtyard around Hanumandhoka. The Durbar square has one of the oldest royal palaces of the Malla and Shah dynasties. There are many temples and artistic structures with stone statues of ancient beasts at the entrance. You can also find "Kumari Ghar", a place where a living goddess resides in the area. So after circling the royal courtyard, we will drop you at your pick-up location at the end of our trip.

    • Distance: 3.3 km
    • Highest Altitude: 1305m/4281ft
    • Duration: 1 hrs

    Included/Excluded

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transport by private vehicle
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide
    • Both ways cable car ticket in Chandragiri Hills
    • Entrance fees for Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Foods and Drinks
    • Personal Expenses
    • Gratuities (Recommended)
    • Extra Activities: Horse riding, Zipline in Chandragiri Hills

    dates and prices

      Price Per Person

      1 PersonUS$ 199
      2 PersonUS$ 149
      3 PersonUS$ 129
      4 - 14 PersonUS$ 119
      US $NaN
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      FAQs

      Not at all! We've designed this tour to be a relaxed and enjoyable experience. While we'll cover three fantastic locations, we'll have plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and appreciate each site at your own pace.

      Good to Know

      • This is considered an easy trip with a minimum of walking.
      • Bring a light jacket (poncho in case of rain) and comfortable shoes.
      • Credit cards can be used at some businesses. It is good to change money into Nepali currency.
      • Itinerary can change due to unforeseen circumstances so be prepared for certain changes.

      Traveller Review

      • Tripadvisor

        Reviews: 5/5
      • Very knowledgeable guide and conveniently all inclusive

        Shanti was an excellent guide on the seven UNESCO site tour and was extremely knowledgeable about each statue and temple we encountered and asked about on the tour. She was a great photographer and knew all the best places to capture the sights and was helpful on learning the religious...

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        11th Dec, 2024Angela A
      • Amazing tour

        While planning our trip to Kathmandu, one of the highlights was the concentration of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. With that in mind, we opted to do this tour as all fees would be included. The tour operator was great...

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        6th Dec, 2024BnMadven
      Price start from US $119

      Price Per Person

      1 - 1 PaxUS$ 199
      2 - 2 PaxUS$ 149
      3 - 3 PaxUS$ 129
      4 - 14 PaxUS$ 119
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