Baglung Kalika
In Nepali: बागलुङ कालिका
A goddess temple in a sacred forest in Baglung bazaar, one of western Nepal's major shrines.
Baglung Kalika Bhagawati stands in a grove of trees at the edge of Baglung bazaar, on a terrace high above the Kali Gandaki. Tradition links its founding with the kings of Parbat, and it draws large crowds at Dashain and Chaite Dashain.
Baglung is also known as the 'district of suspension bridges', many built with local labour. The town is a gateway to Dhorpatan and the western hills.
What to see and do
Visit the temple in its grove, see the Baglung bazaar and the town's many suspension bridges over the Kali Gandaki, and continue west towards Burtibang and Dhorpatan or north towards Beni and the Myagdi valley.
Good to know
The temple is busiest during Dashain and Chaite Dashain. Baglung has a good range of hotels.
Quick answers
- Where is Baglung Kalika?
- Baglung Kalika is in Baglung district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Baglung Kalika?
- About 1,000 m (3,281 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Baglung Kalika?
- For a 3-day trip from Pokhara, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 12,500 (≈ US$93) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Baglung Kalika?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Pokhara and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Baglung Kalika?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Baglung Kalika?
- Dashain; Chaite Dashain; October–April
- How do I get to Baglung Kalika?
- About 2.5 hours by road from Pokhara. It is about 39 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is Baglung Kalika called in Nepali?
- बागलुङ कालिका
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