Highlights of Kalinchowk Tour Package
- Scenic Kalinchowk green valley close beneath the towering snow-capped peaks.
- Serene Countryside on the lap of the Central Himalayas of Jugal and Gaurishankar.
- Perfect and ideal holiday destination far from the maddening crowd of city life.
- Explore the local impressive cultures in the close harmony of beautiful scenery.
- Surrounded by lovely alpine forest.
3 Days
3,842m / 12,605ft
Easy
2-20
Exciting drives, pleasant hikes with short scenic cable car rides
Lodge/Guest House
Kalinchowk Tour Package Overview
Kalinchowk Tour Packages with Family Adventures leads you to one of the scenic destinations. Amidst serene and picturesque countryside and its traditional village, not far from Kathmandu’s hustle and bustle of city life.
Kalinchowk Tour Packages is an ideal and perfect holiday spot for all age groups. A great scenic spot, where one can rejoice and marvel at the grand vista of the Central Himalayan arrays of snow peaks. Within the harmony of local traditional cultures of Hindu and Buddhist religions, visitors can feel and experience heaven on earth.
Kalinchowk is full of beauty and charm surrounded by a tranquil and pristine environment. As well as scenic views of Himalayan peaks and hills dotted with terraces and farm villages. This is why Kalinchowk is also regarded as the Switzerland of Nepal, after the former Jiri Town. It is located in the same district of Dolakha east of Kathmandu Valley, at a distance of 150 k.m. / 94 miles.
An exciting overland journey of 6 hours to reach this lovely Kuri Bazaar, the main village of Kalinchowk. A delightful place to enjoy a relaxation and leisure vacation in the close backdrops of the massive ranges of Jugal Himal.
Image: Kuri Village
The Kori Bazaar is at approx. 3,200 m/10,498 feet high, where all the best lodges of all standards are available. The lodges and guest-house are built like the Swiss Cottages and Chalets. Travelers will feel and experience as if they are in the European Alps with similar scenic locations, but higher.
Kalinchowk is famous and popular for pilgrimage, where devotees visit for prayer and worship to the Hindu Goddess Kali. The holy temple of Kalinchowk is on a high scenic ridge, offering a spectacular panorama of the Himalayan peaks.
Kalinchowk Tour offers nature’s masterpiece views of the Himalayan Majestic Mountains scenery. Visitors can breathe the refreshing clean air enjoying the stunning sunrises and sunsets. It is an exciting country around the Dolakha areas of Kalinchowk to capture the essence of natural wonders. Enjoy the peaceful serenity and peacefulness of busy hectic urban life amidst crisp fresh air.
The Best Season for Kalinchowk Tour:
Interested travelers can visit Kalinchowk, around the Dolakha district nearly all year. But excluding the warm summer and monsoon times of mid-June to August, covered in dark rain clouds. The best are springs, autumn/fall, and winter also, despite the cold season around the Himalayas. Kalinchowk gets covered in deep snow sometime during late autumn, winter, or early springtime. This makes Kalinchowk like any other European Alps country village with its charming location.
Image: View during Kalinchowk Tour
Spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively season with bright sunny days. It can get overcast in the late afternoon sometimes, this is the right time when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. Includes the rhododendrons of various species and colors from tall trees to the bush with magnolia flowers.
In springtime chances of snowfall sometimes, mornings and late afternoon till nights are cold. Most days are fine and pleasant with warm sunlight hours from 7 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. The next best time is autumn/fall from September till November, days are crystal clear with blue sky. Visitors can enjoy clear views of the snow-capped peaks and pleasant scenic hikes. It can get snowed, and overcast sometimes with cold mornings and nights. But with clear starry nights with views of snow mountains, and the bright moonlight.
Visitors can enjoy the winter times of Christmas and New Year Holidays. Despite the freezing mornings, late afternoon, and night times, most days are fine and clear with warm sunshine hours. Winter with shorter days, gets dark soon due to limited sunlight hours, from late morning 7 a.m. till 5 p.m. Expect heavy snowfall sometimes during winter times of December till February.
Places to Visit in Kalinchowk:
Kalinchowk, where visitors feel it is like heaven on earth after escaping the busy hectic life of Kathmandu city. People visit Kalinchowk for various reasons, the first is for the views of snow-capped mountain ranges. Then a pilgrimage to Kalinchowk Temple, which is most popular among Hindu followers. Besides prayer, worship, and religious ritual, the top of Kalinchowk offers eye-catching views of the Central and Eastern Himalayan peaks. Kalinchowk and its beautiful landscape terrain are great and exciting spots for skiing when it gets snowfall. Especially during the early spring of March and April, and the late autumn of November, including winter.
Kalinchowk is a wonderful location for short or long hikes to explore the local farm villages and serene woodland. Springtimes in late March to May, the hills and valley will be a paradise with wildflowers in bloom. The next best thing to do around Kalinchowk is to visit the Kori Bazaar, the main village of Kalinchowk. Visitors can observe two different cultures of Hindu and Buddhist religions, and interact with the locals. The other great activity is hiking to Charikot, the main headquarters town, of the Dolakha District.
It is about 22 km/13.5 miles walking distance from Kalinchowk and Kori to Charikot which takes nearly 4-5 hours. As well as visit the holy temple of the God Bhimeshwar, at Dolakha Bazaar, is a famous and popular site for pilgrimage.
Those who want to skip the activities, can relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery. A stroll in the Kori Bazaar and witness the local villagers’ daily lives and activities.
Kalinchowk Tour Package Price:
Kathmandu to Kalinchowk Bus Ticket Price and Package for a Couple of 3 Days
Kalinchowk Tour Package Price entirely depends upon the size of a group, and the mode of transportation. Smaller groups of 2-3 will be slightly higher than with a maximum of 6-10 or more people. There are two ways to reach Kalinchowk, either taking a private charter vehicle or on a regular local bus.
Kalinchowk Tour Package Price also depends on room-sharing or with a single supplement. School/college groups can share the dormitory, the cost is less than using a private room. The price also differs for rooms with attached baths and toilets or rooms, having common baths and toilets. In groups the set meals are served from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, then options for La Carte menu. Having set meals for groups serves time and fuel energy, as well as with the commitment to Responsible or Eco-Tourism.
Besides the main meals and accommodations in the packages depend upon the standard of lodges and Inns. Side snacks and refreshments, including hard drinks, are not included in the Kalinchowk Tour Package Price.
Kalinchowk Cable Car Ticket Price if not included in the tour packages is in the following manner:
- For Adults it is NRS 600 per person, Elderly person is NRS 475 per person.
- Disabled it costs 475 per person. Foreign travelers cost NRS 1,000 per person.
- Children below 3 years old are free. It requires to pay the same for the above
- 3 years like the adults. If you are carrying a heavier load for worship and puja it costs about Rs. 20 per kg one way.
Other miscellaneous expenses of a personal nature, and gratitude or tipping for guide, driver, and lodge staff are not included in the package cost.
The ride on a cable car to the top of Kalinchowk depends upon the trip package price. Some people prefer hiking, rather than taking a short route on a cable car. More or less it is added, but please confirm with Family Adventures on booking the Kalinchowk Tour. What’s included and excluded in the packages, so there will be no confusion or misunderstanding.
Most Asked Question on Kalinchowk Tour:
1) What are the driving distances from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk?
✓ The total mileage of driving distances from Kathmandu to Kalinchowk is approx. 150 k.m. / 94 miles. It takes more than 5 hours to drive on private transport, much longer on a local bus. Visitors can request the options, to either drive straight to Kori Bazaar at Kalinchowk or walk from the town of Charikot. From Charikot to Kori Village at Kalinchowk is 22 km/13.5 miles. The driving distance to Charikot from Kathmandu is about 137 k.m. / 86 miles.
2) What is the cost of a local Bus Ticket to Kalinchowk from Kathmandu?
✓ Different categories on regular local Bus ticket prices, at the present rate of 2024-25 is NRS 600 per person one way. For students with ID, it costs Rs 500 per student, for an elderly or senior citizen, it is Rs. 500 per person. Similarly, for Disabled passengers, it is Rs. 500 per person, which can be bought from the main Bus Park in Kathmandu. The return journey is the same rate to Kathmandu from Kalinchowk.
3) What is the height of Kalinchowk?
✓ The top of Kalinchowk Temple is at a height of above 3,842 m/12,605 ft. The lodge and guest house at Kori Village is 3,200 m/10,498 feet high, a hike of a few hours uphill to Kalinchowk Temple.
4) What types of lodge accommodation and food, to expect?
✓ Visitors will be delighted with good food, to choose from the comprehensive menu of different varieties. The Continental, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, and Nepali foods, as well as fresh bakery products. The food and lodge accommodation depends on the lodge and guest house standards. Most lodges are simple tourist standards with attached baths and toilets with 24 hours of running hot water (depending on the weather condition).
There are simple and basic lodges for budget travelers with simple food menus, but most standard lodges provide a good menu. Food is served in a large, cozy dining room, with views of snow peaks.
5) Is Kalinchowk a popular destination among travelers?
✓ In the early days, it was less known to few travelers, it was a holy site for pilgrims to Kalinchowk Temple. But in the last past decades due to the modern infrastructure, the area has been well developed. Likewise, the hotels, lodges, and inns of different standards, including the motor road and cable car.
This has made this small place a paradise among all travelers who visit Kalinchowk for a few days or weeks. At present it is one of the favorite holiday and weekend destinations for the local Kathmandu city folks. Including foreign travelers, in search of pleasant and scenic vacations. Kalinchowk is a perfect and ideal holiday spot for Honeymoon couples.
6) The trip package include private transport or a local bus?
✓ It depends on the cost which includes and excludes, normally the trip packages include private transport as group size. Either car for a few persons, above 4-5 coach and luxury spacious bus for big groups above 10-15 people. Family Adventures also has trips to Kalinchowk for budget travelers, using the regular local bus. As well as overnights in a basic lodge with simple Nepali meals.