High on a ridge in Dolakha district, about 150 km east of Kathmandu, the shrine of Kalinchowk Bhagwati stands at 3,842 m – one of the highest pilgrimage sites you can reach in a weekend from the capital. Our 2 Days Kalinchowk Tour from Kathmandu (1 night / 2 days) combines worship, a sunrise over the Himalaya and, in winter, a chance to play in deep snow, with private transport (Scorpio for 4–7 people, minibus for larger groups), dinner, breakfast, two lunches on the road and a welcome campfire included.
Kalinchowk Bhagwati is a powerful form of the goddess Durga, revered by Hindus and Buddhists alike, and the summit is ringed with tridents, bells and prayer flags. From the ridge the view takes in Gauri Shankar (7,134 m), the Rolwaling range, Jugal and Langtang, with the green middle hills rolling away to the south. The journey there follows the Araniko Highway past Sukute on the Bhote Koshi, then climbs to Charikot, the hill headquarters of Dolakha, and through high forests and colourful settlements to the lodges of Kuri Village (about 2,500 m) below the shrine.
On the second morning ride Nepal’s highest cable car – or hike about 1.5 hours – to the temple for sunrise and worship. After breakfast you drive down to old Dolakha bazaar to visit the open-air Bhimeshwor Temple, whose sacred stone image is said to “sweat” before important national events, and return to Kathmandu by evening.
Why choose this tour?
- Pilgrimage, Himalayan panorama and snow in a single weekend.
- Private vehicle, campfire, dinner, breakfast and two lunches included.
- Cable car ticket and guide included for foreign guests.
Who is it for?
Families, friends, office groups, pilgrims and anyone who wants to see snow close to Kathmandu. Grade: easy to moderate – Kalinchowk is at high altitude, and the hike to the shrine is steep. Snow is most likely from December to February; October–November and March–April give clear mountain views.
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