Kalinchwok

Kalinchowk, at the height of 3700 meters, has a panoramic view of splendid mountains and the scenic beauty of nature. A six to nine (depends on the people) hours walk from the Charikot, Dolakha district; Kalinchowk bears a tremendous beauty that one must see during the lifetime. 

Dolalghat

Located at about 150 Kms from Kathmandu, buses ply to Charikot almost every hour. Places like Dolalghat, Khadichaur, Mude falls on the way to Charikot which has its own importance in terms of natural beauty and the height factor.

Trail to Kalinchowk

A six hour walk is worth reaching Kalinchowk. The places like Deurali, Chautari, Gairi and Kuri on the way to Kalinchowk are the rest points for the trekkers. Located at the height where the vegetation line ends one feels the height sickness and tremendous cold .

A view from Kalinchowk

A very few houses can be seen on the way and the people carry all the load of foods with them when the winter arrive. They stock foods enough for about 3 months so that they do not have to bear the scarcity when the snow falls as there are least chances of getting out of the house during winter because of heavy snow.

An electricity pole in Kalinchowk

But to the surprise the NEA (Nepal Electricity Authority) has been able to install the single phase line at the top i.e at Kalinchowk. People generally cut down the trees and sell the woods and timbre for living due to which the deforestation rate is going higher.

Kalinchowk is famous for the goddess residing there named Kalinchowk Bhagwati. The height of 5300 meters makes us able to see the Kathmandu valley from there. The mountain ranges like Ganesh himal, Sagarmatha range are clearly viewable. The sunrise is the glorious instance one can observe there.

 

Kalinchowk Bhawati

All you need to do is pack your bag and go for it. One must not forget the camera when you are on a trek to Kalinchowk else you will miss everything you thought of.