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.
