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Nepal · cultural tours
Chandragiri & Swayambhu Tour
Valley panorama from Chandragiri followed by Swayambhunath.
Ask about my dates ↗USD 175 per person · optional extras separate
Duration1 day
StylePrivate sightseeing
FormatPrivate / Tailor-made
Get to know the route.
Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Duration
- 1 day
- Style
- Private sightseeing
- Format
- Private / Tailor-made
See the itinerary for accommodation and included services.
Your itinerary.
The sequence below is the planned Chandragiri & Swayambhu Tour route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements.
Stop 1 · Hotel pickup
Meet the guide at the hotel and depart after checking traffic and hill weather. Cloud can affect the mountain views but not the cultural programme.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 2 · Drive to Chandragiri
Drive to the Chandragiri cable-car base station on the southwest side of the valley. Take the planned cable-car visit when the service is operating. Mountain views depend on visibility, and closures may change the day’s plan.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 3 · Cable car ascent
Ride the cable car to the hilltop when it is operating. Maintenance, wind or weather may require a revised schedule.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 4 · Hilltop viewpoint
Explore the viewpoint and temple area, with free time for photographs when visibility permits. Follow the planned hilltop viewpoint stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 5 · Return to Kathmandu
Descend by cable car and drive back across the valley toward Kathmandu. Follow the planned return to kathmandu stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 6 · Visit Swayambhunath
Visit Swayambhunath and walk around the stupa complex with the guide, taking care on the steps and around resident monkeys.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Stop 7 · Hotel drop-off
Return to the agreed hotel after the visit. The finishing time varies with traffic. Follow the planned hotel drop-off stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- No overnight accommodation on this day tour.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
What’s included.
Room accommodation and the stated transport and guiding services follow your written quotation. Meals, drinks and optional activities are separate unless explicitly listed.
Included
- Guide services for the published route
- Scheduled route transport and transfers as stated in the quotation
- Room accommodation on multi-day trips as listed in the itinerary
- Trip briefing and route coordination
Not included
- Meals, drinks and snacks
- International flights and Nepal visa
- Travel insurance and any emergency or evacuation expenses
- Optional activities and site tickets unless explicitly included in your quotation
- Personal equipment, tips and other personal expenses
- Extra nights or transport arising from changes outside the scheduled itinerary
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Arrive prepared.
Your questions, answered.
How long is Chandragiri & Swayambhu Tour?
The published duration for Chandragiri & Swayambhu Tour is 1 day. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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