2-Day Kalinchowk and Dolakha Bhimsen Temple Tour from Kathmandu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike to Kalinchowk to visit the Bhagwati Shrine
• 02 Tour the Dolakha Bhimsen Shrine, an iconic temple with a statue of Lord Bhima
• 03 Enjoy picturesque views of the mountain ranges from Kalinchowk
• 04 Visit a famous pilgrimage destination for Nepalese people

Drive from Kathmandu to Kuri village and hike to Kalinchowk, a beautiful pilgrimage destination known for the Bhagwati Shrine on the hillside and picturesque views of the mountain ranges. Continue to the Dolakha Bhimsen Temple, dedicated to God Bhim, an iconic shrine with great historical value. This 2-day journey combines spiritual significance, scenic landscapes, and visits to two of the region's most revered religious sites.

Drive from Kathmandu to Kuri village and hike to Kalinchowk, a beautiful pilgrimage destination known for the Bhagwati Shrine on the hillside and picturesque views of the mountain ranges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kathmandu

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Drive from Kathmandu to Kuri

• Drive from Kathmandu in a private car towards Bhimeshwar, formerly known as Charikot. From Bhimeshwar, you will be escorted to Kuri in a jeep.

• Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel in Kuri.

2

Day 02

Hike to Kalinchowk and Visit Dolakha Bhimsen Temple

• Wake up early in the morning to hike to Kalinchowk, a famous pilgrimage destination for Nepalese people. Kalinchowk is a beautiful hillside at an elevation of 3842 m, located to the north of Kathmandu and near the Tibetan border.

• Come down after the hike to have breakfast. Then, drive to Bhimeshwar in a jeep.

• Visit the Dolakha Bhimsen Temple, one of the most iconic Hindu shrines, by car, and return to Bhimeshwar for lunch.

• Return to Kathmandu in a private car.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All ground transportation

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the tour

• Guide charges

• Hotel accommodation

What's Not Included

• Tips

• Personal insurance

• Shopping

Know before you go

• Kalinchowk is a trekking trail for tourists and a famous pilgrimage destination for Nepalese people.

• For the past few years, Kalinchowk has focused on trekking routes for foreigners and local people from Dolakha district. Kalinchowk is easily accessible by road and is about 147 km from the Kathmandu Valley.

• Kalinchowk is named after the Hindu Goddess Kali, known as Kalinchowk Bhagwati. The Sunkoshi (Gold River) and Tamakoshi (Copper River) also originate here.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.