Kalinchowk Bhagawati
In Nepali: कालिन्चोक भगवती
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Kalinchowk Bhagawati is a shrine of the goddess on a rocky peak above Charikot, surrounded by tridents and bells. Pilgrims have long walked up through the forest; since 2018 a cable car from Kuri village carries visitors most of the way.
In winter the top is covered in snow and fills with domestic tourists enjoying it, often for the first time. On clear days the view stretches along Gaurishankar, Rolwaling and the Jugal Himal. It gets very cold; dress warmly.
What to see and do
Take the cable car from Kuri, then climb the final steps to the shrine, where bells and tridents crowd the rocky summit. Enjoy the view of Gaurishankar and the Rolwaling and Jugal ranges, and in winter play in the snow on the slopes around Kuri, which has many simple hotels.
Good to know
The road can be blocked by snow in winter, and the summit is icy — wear proper shoes. At about 3,800 m, altitude can affect visitors who drive up in one day from Kathmandu; take it easy. The cable car has a fee and may close in bad weather.
Quick answers
- Where is Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- Kalinchowk Bhagawati is in Dolakha district, Bagmati Province, in the Himal belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- About 3,842 m (12,606 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- For a 3-day trip from Kathmandu, about NPR 10,000 (≈ US$74) per person on a budget, or NPR 22,500 (≈ US$165) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food, entry fees. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 7,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Kathmandu and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- Foreign visitors pay about NPR 3,000 / US$22 to enter the Gaurishankar Conservation Area (SAARC visitors about half, Nepali citizens a small fee).
- When is the best time to visit Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- December–February for snow; October–November for views
- How do I get to Kalinchowk Bhagawati?
- About 5–6 hours by road from Kathmandu to Kuri, then cable car. It is about 71 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Kalinchowk Bhagawati called in Nepali?
- कालिन्चोक भगवती
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