Kalinchok Bhagwati Temple (Nepali: कालिञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर) is a Hindu shrine located in the eastern hilly region of Nepal, Kalinchowk Rural Municipality in Dolakha District.
| Kalinchok Bhagwati Temple | |
|---|---|
कालिञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Dolakha |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Kali |
| Festivals | Chaitra Dashain, Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalinchowk Rural Municipality |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°45′28″N 86°02′29″E / 27.75778°N 86.04139°E |
It is situated in Kalinchok Village (ward no. 1 of Kalinchok RM) at the altitude of 3,842 m (12,605 ft) from sea level. It is a part of Gaurishankar Conservation Area from where two rivers Sun Koshi and Tamakoshi rivers are sourced.[1]
Kalinchowk is one of the most visited local destinations in the winter.[citation needed] It is known for the trek to the shrine. It used to be the only way to the temple, but in 2018 a cable car has been added to help with the growing number of visitors.[2] [3]
Tourism
editKalinchowk is a destination for adventurous sports such as skiing during the winter season after the snowfall. [1] Short hiking of about 1-2 hours from Kuri village to the Kainchowk temples is also common. This place has views of the snowy valley during the winter season and enjoys the snowfall. [2] Some other attractions are;
- Kalinchowk Bhagwati temple
- Cable car
- The landscape of Kuri village.
- Skilling and short hiking.
- View of Mt jugal, Sumeru Parbat Gaurishanker, Mt Ganesh, and Pathivara.
- The national flower of Nepal, Rhododendron.
- Local Yak Cheese, churpi and padamchal.
The area's landscapes, Kalinchowk Bhagwati shrine, Kuri village, and mountain views are attractions of Kalinchowk.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Religious Sites in Dolakha". District Development Committee, Dolakha. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Kalinchowk cable car starts operation". The Himalayan Times. 4 November 2018.
- ^ "Kalinchowk Tour Package". Hiking Annapurna.
- ^ Pakhrin, Arjun. "The beauty of Kalinchowk". My City. Retrieved 2024-05-12.