Chandragiri Cable Car with Pashupatinath Temple Tour
ID: GYG566857-969430
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
The Chandragiri Cable Car with Pashupatinath Temple Tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Kathmandu seeking stunning views of the surrounding mountains with religious and cultural immersion.
This tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Kathmandu, to the Chandragiri’s ‘Gondola Base Station’ located at Chandragiri Municipality. Opened in 2016, the 2.4 km ‘Cable Car’ ride takes you on a 10 minute thrilling trip to the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple at the top of the hill. The viewpoint in the hill offers you a beautiful panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley along with the mesmerizing view of Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu alongside Mahalangur (with Mt. Everest) and Langtang range. The hill station also offers you with a wide range of intercontinental cuisines and accommodation on a five star hotel for those seeking an stay overnight.
In addition to your tour to Chandragiri, you will now head towards Pasupatinah temple. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is located in Kathmandu, Nepal near the Bagmati River. This temple was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1979. This extensive Hindu temple precinct is a sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati river. Moreover, it is one of the seven monument groups in Unesco's designation of Kathmandu Valley. However, only Hindu people are allowed to get inside the main temple.
The temple is built on an area of 246 hectares and includes 518 mini-temples and a main pagoda house. It is also one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams on the continent. The exact date of the temple’s construction is uncertain, but the current form of the temple was constructed in 1692 CE. According to Gopalraj Aalok Bhatta, the temple was built by Prachanda Deva, a Licchavi king. However, the existence of the temple is recorded as early as 400 CE.
Highlights
- A thrilling Cable Car ride for spectacular mountain views and lush green forest
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding mountain range and Kathmandu valley
- Explore world heritage site of Pashupatinath with a view of live Hindu cremation
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in your hotel lobby or the entrance of your residential apartment for our guide / driver to pick you up.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.