Morning from Kathmandu depending upon size of a group either in a car, four-wheel drives or in comfortable coach. The journey leads east from the Kathmandu city and the valley towards outskirt of Bhaktapur city. The road climbs to Sanga, a place with a tall statue of Lord Shiva. From here a pleasant ride to Banepa town with uphill to lovely scenic town of Dhulikhel and then downhill. As drive leads past Sun Koshi River at Dolalghat and then on winding road up to enter Dolakha district. The drive then heads on dirt unpaved country road heading high with views of snow-capped peaks to reach Kuri Bazaar.
Where Kalinchowk our destination located, and transfer into a nice homely type resort or guest house for overnight stays. Relaxing the afternoon hours with short walk around village with eye catching views of beautiful terrains of Kalinchowk.
Kalinchowk is recognized as the snowy paradise of Nepal. Located at the altitude of 3,842 m with cool mountain air. Makes you feel refresh, after breakfast enjoy the surrounding magical scenery, and take a short hike famous Kalinchowk Bhagawati Shrine. Apart from prayers and worship, visitors can enjoy the lovely hike with tremendous views of Langtang and Jugal Himal range.
Includes views of Dorje Lakpa, Gaurishankar as far towards Ganesh Himal with series of snow peaks. For people who does not want to take hike can enjoy a ride on a cable car. A ride of 2.5 km distance to Kalinchowk temple, and shrine on top of a hill in just 6 minutes.
Rest of the day explore the Kuri Bazaar at Kalinchowk and observe the local activities and cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism.
After a pleasant time at beautiful location of Kalinchowk, enjoy the overland journey back to Kathmandu. For interested people can make the drive longer visiting Dolakha and Charikot around places of religious interest.
On reaching Kathmandu and back to your hotel, after a marvelous visit to beautiful Kalinchowk.
Travelers will be surprised to find good food menu of varieties, from Tibetan, Nepali, Indian and Chinese to Continental. Includes long list of snacks and drinks for the customer delights in most lodges on treks.
The lodge accommodation are nice and lovely according to the choices of the trekkers. From budget to standard accommodation at Kuri Bazaar at Kalinchowk, where one can have the option of common or with attached bath and toilets. Most lodges are simple and clean with nice rooms with large and warm dining rooms.
In early days it was seldom visited only for prayer and worship by Hindu followers and pilgrims. But over the years from past decade, it is getting more popular among domestic tourist and visitors. Foreigners hardly visits due to lack of knowledge of the area and its location. In near future it will be famous and most popular touristic destinations due to its beautiful countryside of lovely green hills and valleys with the backdrop of Himalayan snow peaks. As well more good lodges and resorts have been built with great food to enjoy along with the views.
All lodges have hydro-power to run electricity, or by solar power, where visitors can charge their electronic items and gadgets. As for internet and Wi-Fi, have connection. Depending upon the areas in deep gorge and valley, as well weather wise, can be disturbing with bad receptions. The local SIM is best, which can be bought in Kathmandu at reasonable cost.
Spring season from March to May. The whole areas around Kalinchowk Valley will be bright and lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom. The surrounding forest of Langtang area looks magical as natural wild garden. Visitors can observe the wildflowers of all colors and different species. Especially the rhododendron flowers of great variation from tall trees to short bush.
Truly an enchanting place to experience during the spring time of March to May when the hills are alive and bright with wildflowers.
