Trip Code :
WHT/ST-01
Destination :
Nepal
Duration :
6 Days
Grading :
Easy
Max Altitude :
3790m
Type :
Treking/Hiking
Activity :
Hiking and Camping
Starts at :
Kathmandu
End at :
Kathmandu
Trip Route :
Kathmandu-Charikot-Kuri
Best Season :
all
Accommodation :
Hotel
Meal :
Break Fast,Lunch & Dinner
Overview
Kalinchowk, a perfect destination for a short trek in Nepal can be done within 3 days. It is a Village Development Committee VDC of Dolakha District in Janakpur Zone in North Eastern Nepal. It receives thousands of pilgrimage and trekkers in a year. It is also one of the quickest access to the elevation of 3790m from Kathmandu via land transport.
The tremendous panoramic view of Himalayas from Kalinchowk, the pilgrimage site for Hindus (Kalinchowk Bhagwati) as well as for Buddhist, the unexplored culture, lifestyle and diversities is the attraction of a Kalinchowk trek in Nepal. It can be visited in any season during a year. From the summit of Kalinchowk , you can enjoy the splendid superb view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar etc. and can even see the Kathmandu valley in a clear day. To trek to Kalinchowk you can either catch a local bus or rent a vehicle or drive your own vehicle from Kathmandu to Charikot which is approximately about 150km. The drive from Kathmandu to Charikot is very beautiful 4 hours drive passing through a rivers, stream, hills, mountain, etc. On the way, you can stop at KhareDhunga to enjoy cool breeze and enjoy panoramic view from there.
After reaching at Charikot, it is about 5-6 hours hike to kuri through a beautiful forest encountering a number of wild flora and fauna. There is also a gravel road to Kure from Charikot but the road is extremely technical and challenging especially during monsoon.Kuri is a small village with settlement of lodges to accommodate the tourist, which is right below the Kalinchowk hill. Your destination is just an hour hike from Kuri.
Once you make it to Kuri, you can visit Kalinchowk hill summit (3790m.) in the following morning to see the beautiful sunrise from the summit. The Hindu people worship at Kalinchowk Bhagwati with great devote. At the day of Janai Purnima festival, thousand of devotees visit Kalinchowk Bhagwati for puja.
The tremendous panoramic view of Himalayas from Kalinchowk, the pilgrimage site for Hindus (Kalinchowk Bhagwati) as well as for Buddhist, the unexplored culture, lifestyle and diversities is the attraction of a Kalinchowk trek in Nepal. It can be visited in any season during a year. From the summit of Kalinchowk , you can enjoy the splendid superb view of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar etc. and can even see the Kathmandu valley in a clear day. To trek to Kalinchowk you can either catch a local bus or rent a vehicle or drive your own vehicle from Kathmandu to Charikot which is approximately about 150km. The drive from Kathmandu to Charikot is very beautiful 4 hours drive passing through a rivers, stream, hills, mountain, etc. On the way, you can stop at KhareDhunga to enjoy cool breeze and enjoy panoramic view from there.
After reaching at Charikot, it is about 5-6 hours hike to kuri through a beautiful forest encountering a number of wild flora and fauna. There is also a gravel road to Kure from Charikot but the road is extremely technical and challenging especially during monsoon.Kuri is a small village with settlement of lodges to accommodate the tourist, which is right below the Kalinchowk hill. Your destination is just an hour hike from Kuri.
Once you make it to Kuri, you can visit Kalinchowk hill summit (3790m.) in the following morning to see the beautiful sunrise from the summit. The Hindu people worship at Kalinchowk Bhagwati with great devote. At the day of Janai Purnima festival, thousand of devotees visit Kalinchowk Bhagwati for puja.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu -
You will be warm welcome at airport by NEAT Airport representative and then you will be transfer to hotel. Our tour advisor will meet you at your hotel and brief about your program. This day, either you can take a rest at the hotel or enjoy the walk near by your hotel to get familiar with Nepalese lifestyle and culture.
Day 2: Sightseeing/Free day in Kathmandu
For sightseeing, we will be visiting three of the World heritage sites in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
Swayambunath Stupa:You will first visit the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha.It is situated to the west of the city on a hill which is 77 meters above the valley.
Boudhanath Stupa:Boudhanath Stupa is another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest stupa in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
Pashupatinath Temple:The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bath in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it get more then a million during festivals . Drive back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at you own. Overnight at hotel.
Swayambunath Stupa:You will first visit the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha.It is situated to the west of the city on a hill which is 77 meters above the valley.
Boudhanath Stupa:Boudhanath Stupa is another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest stupa in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices.
Pashupatinath Temple:The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bath in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it get more then a million during festivals . Drive back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at you own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Charikot and then hike to Kuri
Drive to Charikot (150km) and takes about 4 hours drive to the north eastern from Kathmandu. Lunch at Mude. From Charikot, trek to Kuri which takes about 5-6 hours walk. Overnight at lodge in Kuri.
Day 4: After the breakfast, hike to Kalinchowk summit (3790m.)
which is about 1hours up hill hike to enjoy the superb view of Himalayas. Overnight at Kuri (optional).
Day 5: After the breakfast, trek to Charikot and drive back to Kathmandu.
After the breakfast, trek to Charikot and drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 6: Departure Day/ Leisure Day
You can enjoy leisure day at Kathmandu or if you are departing for home then will drove you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home. If you are departing for other destination, we will help you to manage everything.
What's included
- All airport/hotel transfers
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