Kathmandu Heritage Tour with Chandragiri Hills Day Hike

Kathmandu Valley Tour with Chandragiri Hills Day Hiking

  • Duration3 Days
  • Trip GradeEasy
  • Maximum Altitude2551 m
  • Trip styletour /hike
  • Start/EndKathmandu

About Kathmandu Valley Tour with Chandragiri Hills Day Hiking

This tour is popular among guests to Kathmandu who love short hiking to hill top and enjoy panoramic views of mountain ranges around Kathmandu valley.

Good to Know

 

  • The journey begins at Mata Tirtha temple, which is a holy sanctuary for Hindu followers.
  • The venture moves along the profound forested path to the top of the hill.
  • Visit the only temple on the top – Bhaleshwar Temple.
  • Take joy in the pleasant sights of the valley from atop the Chandragiri hills.
  • Witness the mind-blowing perspective on the Ganesh, Manaslu, Langtang, Everest, Gaurishankar and many more ranges.
  • Enjoy the cable car ride from the top to main entrance of Chandragiri Hill while seeing amazing sights of the valley and verdant backwoods.

Itinerary

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We have breakfast at the hotel and then head out for our sightseeing.

Swyambhunath Stupa

It is known as Monkey temple. The golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; It crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all those who ascend the worn stone steps. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal, and is at the center of the valley's mythical beginning.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durbar Square is the religious and social heart of Kathmandu's old city and is a complex of palaces, temples, shrines, statues and courtyards built between the 12th and 18th centuries by the ancient kings of Nepal. The square is a queer assortment of the old and the new - elaborately carved architectural features and curving roofs.

Patan Durbar Square

At last, we will drive to Patan and visit Patan Durbar Square. It situated in the heart of the city and is the main tourist attraction. The square is full of ancient palaces, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings. One can rummage for treasures and souvenirs in the various shops around the square. The main attractions of the Patan Durbar Square are the ancient Royal Palace itself. It consists of three main chowks, or courtyards; the central Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Main Keshab Narayan Chowk.

  • AccommodationAt hotel
  • MealsB

We have breakfast at the hotel and then head out for our sightseeing.

Pashupatinath Temple

Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the Capital of Nepal.

Boudha Stupa

It is the biggest stupa in the Kathmandu valley. The stupa, well known as Khasti, is also known being the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It looms 36 meters high and presents one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. It lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu. The Boudha Area Preservation & Development Committee runs an information center in vicinity of Stupa.

Bhaktapur Durbar square

Bhaktapur, also known as the City of Devotees, was the capital of the Kathmandu valley during the 14th to 16th centuries, and the wealth of fabulous architectural showpieces, soaring pagodas, richly ornamented houses and medieval layout is testament to this period. The whole town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is filled with palaces, temples, statues and squares connected by a maze of largely pedestrian-only streets. The main central square, Durbar Square, boasts many architectural attractions, including the Golden Gate, the 15th-century Palace of 55 Windows and several statues of ancient kings.

After finish our sightseeing we head back to hotel

  • AccommodationAt hotel
  • MealsB

Our guide for the day will meet you at the Hotel in the morning. With him, you will drive to Mata Tirtha Temple in a private vehicle for around 45 minutes. You can reach in less time if traffic is not more . Mata Tirtha Temple (Mandir) is a holy sanctuary that gets more guests on the occasion of Mother's Day. Mata represents Mother in Nepali language; thus it gets numerous guests during the event of Mother’s Day.

From that point, you will follow the backwoods trail and wide ways to the head of the Chandragiri Hill. It takes around 3 hours to arrive at the entrance of the Chandragiri Hill.

In between, you will get to see dazzling scenes of Kathmandu valley. And at the top of the hill, Himalayan wonders await for you. You will get the chance to see the astounding mountain ranges of Everest, Manaslu, Langtang, Dhaulagiri, Jugal Himal, Annapurna, Gauri Shankar, and a lot more.

We return by taking a cable car ride which is slow yet obviously fulfilling. You will get the opportunity to see verdant woodland underneath and pleasant views of Kathmandu valley in the distance. The complete span of the Chandragiri Hiking trip is around 7 hours from start to end. The time you spent here is very relaxing. You will have the best of your time doing Chandragiri Hiking.

  • AccommodationAt hotel
  • MealsB
  • Max. Altitude2551 m
  • Duration4-5 hrs

    As one of the various hills around Kathmandu valley, Chandragiri has, for quite a while, been a go-to place for short hiking trips. At a height of 2,551m, it offers the best views of the Himalayan range from Kathmandu. With being an ideal destination for short hiking, Chandragiri has included cable car rides for recreational purposes. Thus, individuals come here for Chandragiri cable car tours as well. The cable car ride offers the grandiose scenes of Kathmandu that fascinates everybody with its eminent panoramas that are matched by none. Chandragiri Hiking is an ideal opportunity to see great mountain pinnacles and taste the substance of hiking in Nepal. Along these lines, anyone with limited time for trekking can choose Chandragiri Day Tours. This lets you experience the Himalayas and culture of Nepal in short span of time.

    Cost Details

    • Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis 
    • All entrance fee in Nepal
    • All transportation on whole trip with a/c 
    • Professional English-speaking Guide 
    • One bottle mineral water per person per day
    • One Nepali dinner  with cultural dance 

     

    • All personal expenses like alcoholic drinks etc.
    • Tips For Guide and Driver
    • Mountain flight, etc.
    • Lunch and dinner 

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