Kathmandu: Monkey Temple, Cable Car, & Paragliding Tour
ID: GYG1264166-1934644
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of Kathmandu on a full-day tour. Visit the Monkey Temple, ride the Chandragiri Cable Car, and enjoy a paragliding flight over lush hills toward Chitlang.
Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup in Kathmandu. Drive to the famous Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, where your guide will lead you through its ancient shrines, prayer wheels, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Kathmandu Valley.
After the guided tour, continue on a scenic one-hour drive to the base station of the Chandragiri Cable Car. From there, enjoy a thrilling cable car ride up to Chandragiri Hill. At the top, take in spectacular Himalayan views, explore the hill station, and visit the sacred Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple.
Begin a short and refreshing 30-minute hike to Chandragiri Bhanjyang, surrounded by peaceful forest trails. Upon arrival at the paragliding take-off point, your certified pilot will brief you and prepare you for flight.
Soar through the sky on a 20-minute paragliding experience, gliding over hills and villages toward Chitlang. After landing, relax and enjoy the scenic countryside before driving back to Kathmandu, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable day.
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Monkey Temple with a professional guide
- Enjoy panoramic valley and Himalayan views from Chandragiri Hill
- Ride the scenic Chandragiri Cable Car and hike to Chandragiri Bhanjyang
- Experience a thrilling 20-minute paragliding flight to Chitlang
- Benefit from a hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Kathmandu
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weight limit for paragliding: Maximum 85 kg per person
Comfortable walking shoes recommended for the hike
Weather conditions may affect paragliding operations we will refund full amount of paragliding.
Not suitable for people with serious medical conditions or mobility limitations
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kathmandu)
- Private transportation
- Professional English-speaking guide (Monkey Temple tour)
- Paragliding flight (approx. 20 minutes) with certified pilot
- Safety briefing and equipment
- All government taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Cable car ticket
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide/driver/pilot
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.