Duration
2 Days
Trip Grade
EasyDestination
NepalGroup Size
2-16 PeopleStarts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
KathmanduBest Season
Dec-Feb (Snow) / Oct-Dec (Clear views)Transportation
Tourist Bus / Car
Max Altitude
3,842m / 12,605ft.
Activity
Pilgrimage, scenic mountain viewsMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge/Guesthouse
Trip Highlights
- Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple is another popular pilgrimage site, which is a 3,842m visit
- Ride Cable car- Kuri to Kalinchowk (trekkers can make an optional hike)
- Views of snow-capped mountains: Langtang, Gaurishankar, Ganesh Himal
- Kuri Village is a small village close to Kalinchowk
- Pray and rub tika in the temple in order to get blessed
- The Kalinchowk top view of the sunrise
- Motoring tour through villages, rivers and scenic hills
- Local food and hospitability
Overview of Kalinchowk Tour: Darshan, Cable Car - 2 Days
Start a holy & pretty trip with a Kalinchowk tour. It’s close to Kathmandu. Think of getting a 2 days Kalinchowk tour package for twos for more fun near the temple. This tour gives you a mix of a godly trip at Kalinchowk Darshan in the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple. It pairs with the fun of a cable car ride & the calm of the near views.
Introduction to Kalinchowk
Kalinchowk, set in Kalinchowk VDC in Dolakha, Nepal, draws many fans & pilgrims. The site thrills with its pure charm. The place is famed for the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple. It gives a holy feel. The hills of Kalinchowk are known for scenic views. Folks come to see the snow in Kalinchowk. This is true for guests in Kalinchowk Kuri Village.
Importance of Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple
The Kalinchowk Bhagwati Shrine is key for the ones who pray to Goddess Bhagwati. It stands on a high hill with great views. Folks go on the Kalinchowk tour for Kalinchowk Darshan to get her grace & find deep peace. Named as Kalinchowk Bhagawati Shrine, it draws those who pray from all over Nepal & India. They come for its strong holy feel, particularly to visit the temple and experience its significance.
Types of Packages Available
Many Kalinchowk tour plans are out there, especially for those interested in skiing in Kalinchowk. They suit all likes & cash plans. Some have a night 2 days stay at Kuri Village & show the beauty of Kalinchowk. The tour costs range from low to high. Most will move you from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk & give you a place to sleep in Kuri Village. There are even tour plans made for two. They aim to let them see the beauty of Kalinchowk, where the love air fills the spot with a temple.
1 Night 2 Days Package Breakdown
The liked 1 night & 2 days Kalinchowk tour set has a ride from Kathmandu to Kuri Village & a sleep over. It gives you a cable car ticket for a ride to the Kalinchowk Temple. It lets you see the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple for Kalinchowk Darshan. The set has the drive back to Kathmandu when your temple pilgrimage trip is done.
Cost Analysis of Kalinchowk Tour Packages
The cost of the Kalinchowk trip shifts with what’s included, such as the cable car cost and other elements of the Kalinchowk tour package price. This may be the kind of ride, where to stay in Kuri Village, & the cable car fee. Main points that sway the price are if it has a car just for you or a shared jeep from Kathmandu to Kuri Village, & how cozy it is for the two days of the Kalinchowk trip.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kuri Village
- Kuri Village ( Guesthouse/Lodge )
- 6-7 hrs drive
- 3,200m. / 10,499ft.
Day 02: Kalinchowk Temple Darshan and Back to Kathmandu
- Kathmandu
- 1,400m. / 4,593ft.
Detailed Itinerary of Kalinchowk Tour: Darshan, Cable Car
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Kuri Village
You start early in the morning at Kathmandu (1,400m) You travel eastwards through Bhaktapur, along the Araniko Highway, passing through Banepa, Dolalghat, and Mude Bazar, which you can take a breakfast break. The road proceeds along scenic hilly landscape, where there are forests of green valleys, terraced fields and traditional villages on the way. At midday you will find yourself in Charikot, the Dolakha headquarters (1,800m).
The road is smaller and more off-road at Charikot and narrower and more off-road as you head up toward Kuri Village (3,200m), the entrance to Kalinchowk. The Charikot to Kuri drive lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours based on the state on the roads. Arrival Check-in in a local guesthouse or mountain lodge. Then take a rest and during the final days, visit a lovely village of Kuri and spend the day in the atmosphere of the mountain and the following day visit the temple. Next, unwind at the fireplace in the evening, have a traditional Nepali dinner, and have the calm mountain environment.
- Location: Kuri Village
- Max Altitude: 3,200m. / 10,499ft.
- Duration: 6-7 hrs drive
- Accommodation: Guesthouse/Lodge
Day 02: Kalinchowk Temple Darshan and Back to Kathmandu
Get up early (at about 5:00 AM) and see the marvelous sunrise over the Himalayas. Have some light tea or coffee and then move on to Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple (3,842m). One can walk to the temple (1.5-2 hours one way) or ride a cable car at Kuri (5-10 minutes ride; opens around 6 AM). The trail or cable car leads to the holy hilltop and on a clear day, one can observe magnificent Langtang, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa and even the Mt. Everest. Pray, tika and offer flowers to Goddess Bhagwati, which is a powerful goddess of Hindus, that provides protection and strength.
Having spent some spiritual and restful time at the summit, go back to Kuri, and eat a breakfast. Breakfast, and with a little rest, leave your lodge, and start a drive to Kathmandu, by the same picturesque road, via Charikot and Mude. You may have lunch on your way. You should arrive in Kathmandu in the evening, say at 6-7 PM, and end your short yet invigorating pilgrimage and mountain vacation.
- Location: Kathmandu
- Max Altitude: 1,400m. / 4,593ft.
Essential Trip Information - What You Need to Know
Getting from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk
The trip from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk starts with a drive to Kuri Village. This is the spot from where you walk to the Bhimsen Temple at Kalinchowk. This place is near Charikot, making it a convenient stop for the Kalinchowk tour packages for couples. The most used way is by jeep from Kathmandu to Kuri Village, which is situated in Kalinchowk VDC. It takes around 6-7 hours by jeep, based on how the roads are, from Kathmandu to the Kalinchowk VDC in Dolakha.
This makes it a good pick for folks from the Kathmandu Valley. You can take a local bus or rent a car for a more comfy ride to Kuri Village Kalinchowk. This village is where the path to the temple starts. From Kuri Village, you can pick a cable car ride or walk to Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple. You can pay for a nice view on the cable car service ride up. Yet, the car cost may not be in some deals.
Best Time to Visit Kalinchowk
The best time to go to Kalinchowk is up to you, & each part of the year has its perks. This is true for those near Kathmandu, where the temple is. You might go at these times: during the best seasons for visiting the temple.
- For snow in Kalinchowk, go in the cold months (December to February). But it can be very cold at high altitude.
- The warm months (March to May) give good days & you can see far. It is a great time to see the temple, especially during snowfall in Kalinchowk.
The fall months (September to November) are good too. They have mild days & clear skies. It is nice for hikes to where the temple is, making it a popular destination for the 2 days Kalinchowk tour package.
Booking Your Kalinchowk Tour
You can book your Kalinchowk trip from Kathmandu travel shops or on web sites. Make sure to add the Kuri Village to Kalinchowk Bhagwati trip. It’s away from Kathmandu, making it a peaceful retreat near the temple. To book your Kalinchowk tour, think about how to go from Charikot, stay in Kuri Village, & if a cable car pass is in it. Check & match Kalinchowk tour costs to spot the top deal. Book soon, most of all in high times, to lock the best price. This is good for pairs, & is part of our Kalinchowk plans.
Darshan at Kalinchowk Bhagwati Shrine
Most go to Kalinchowk to pray at the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Shrine, which is an important Hindu pilgrimage site. The Bhagwati Temple is a key Hindu shrine and an important site for pilgrimage. It sits high up, at 3842m. To get to the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple & pray there feels very good. It is so high up. The place for Goddess Bhagwati, also known as the Kalinchowk Bhagawati Temple, is a Hindu spot. It lets those who follow find their faith amid the hills of Kalinchowk. They look so nice.
Exploring Kuri Village
Kuri Village is the key to Kalinchowk. It has beds for those on a Kalinchowk pilgrimage trip. It gives the best deal for a stay of 1 night & 2 days in Kuri Village. Take time to see Kuri Village. Here, you learn the way of life & warmth. This is true in your 2-day Kalinchowk trip. This trip has stops at the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple. You can see tea shops & lodges with key needs. Enjoy the calm place right here. Do this before or right after your Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple trip. This is so in Kuri Village, Kalinchowk VDC in Dolakha, which is situated in the Dolakha district of Nepal. Kuri Village makes the whole Kalinchowk trip better.
Cable Car Experience and Ticket Information
The cable car trip is a top pick to get to Kalinchowk. It’s a fast & nice way to go, not like the hike. It suits those who want to see the temple and experience the beauty of the Dolakha district. The cable car fare is in a lot of special deals for Kalinchowk, often included in the Kalinchowk tour package price. But, know that the Kalinchowk ski is not in these private tour deals. You can buy the cable car pass on its own at the stop in Kuri Village. Here, you can pay the fare right there for the cable car service to the temple. Yet, know this car service fee is not in our deal for Kalinchowk. The cable car ride shows great views of the Gaurishankar Area. It makes your trip to Kalinchowk stand out. It’s great for those who want a lone trip & stay the night at Kuri Village.
Trekking Opportunities Around Kalinchowk
For those who love thrills, the hills of Kalinchowk give great trek fun. Plus, they host the trip to the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Shrine, with the temple set there. You can mix a Kalinchowk trip with short walks near Kuri Village. This lets you see the Gaurishankar Area. You can take in the sights & feel the peace far from Kathmandu.
Panoramic Views of the Himalayan Range
One of the top joys of going to Kalinchowk is to see the wide view of the Himalayas, especially from the altitude of Kalinchowk VDC in Dolakha. You can see Gaurishankar & more. The temple sits in a top spot for such views. Its high point of 3842m gives a clear look at peaks with snow, which makes the trip to Kalinchowk a great sight. The best time to go for clear sights is in spring & fall. This is true for those who want to tour the temple near Kathmandu.
How to reach Kalinchowk?
To get to Kalinchowk, you first drive from Kathmandu to Kuri Village. The drive spans about 132km through the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. The temple sits there. From Kuri, you can ride the cable car or hike to Kalinchowk Temple, a renowned Hindu shrine. You can choose a jeep, bus, or a car hire from Kathmandu to Kuri for ease. Lots of Kalinchowk tours cover the ride from Kathmandu to the village & up to Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple.
How far is Kalinchowk from Kathmandu?
Kalinchowk is about 132 km from Kathmandu. The trip has a drive from Kathmandu to Kuri Village, located in the Dolakha District. This spot is the start to get to Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple at high land. The drive can take six to seven hours, especially if you stop to enjoy the views in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. It depends on how you get there & the state of the roads. From there, you can ride a cable car to the peak of Kalinchowk. You get to see great views as you go up to the altitude of 3842m.
Post-Tour: Back to Kathmandu
After your visit at the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple & look at the views, the trip now ends with a ride back to Kathmandu from Kuri Village. This ride is part of the private tour deal that includes a visit to the temple. It takes about 6-7 hours to get back to Kathmandu, based on how the roads are, especially when traveling away from Kathmandu. This is more so if you’re leaving for Kathmandu right after your temple tour. This trip back marks the end of your 2-day Kalinchowk tour package, with great thoughts of the holy place. You’ll recall the great sights from the cable car up high.
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