Kalinchowk Trek

Capital of Nepal

Trip Highlights

Activities:	Trekking and Hiking
Departure:	Any day during season
Max Altitudes:	3790m at Kalinchowk
Trip Duration:	3 days
Trip Grade:	moderate
Accommodation:	Hotel in city, teahouse on trek
Meals:	Full board on trek, breakfast in city
Transportation:	Tourist bus/private car/local bus/private jeep
Best Season:	September-November & March-May
Walking hours:	5-6hrs per day

Trip Introduction

Kalinchowk, a perfect destination for a short trek in Nepal can be done within 3 days. It is a Village Development Committee VDC of Dolakha District in Janakpur Zone in North Eastern Nepal. It receives thousands of pilgrimage and trekkers in a year. It is also one of the quickest access to the elevation of 3790m from Kathmandu via land transport.

The tremendous panoramic view of Himalayas from Kalinchowk, the pilgrimage site for Hindus (Kalinchowk Bhagwati) as well as for Buddhist, the unexplored culture, lifestyle and diversities is the attraction of a Kalinchowk trek in Nepal. It can be visited in any season during a year.

ITINERARY

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

You will be warm welcome at airport by NEAT Airport representative and then you will be transfer to hotel. Our tour advisor will meet you at your hotel and brief about your program. This day, either you can take a rest at the hotel or enjoy the walk near by your hotel to get familiar with Nepalese lifestyle and culture.

Day 2

Sightseeing/Free day in Kathmandu

For sightseeing, we will be visiting three of the World heritage sites in Kathmandu by private vehicle. Swayambunath Stupa:You will first visit the Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple). It is said that Swayambunath Stupa is more than 2,000 years old, and it symbolizes knowledge. The painted eyes on all four sides symbolize the all-seeing power of Buddha.It is situated to the west of the city on a hill which is 77 meters above the valley. Boudhanath Stupa:Boudhanath Stupa is another important Buddhist pilgrims site. This ancient Stupa is considered one of the biggest stupa in the World. Every morning and evening, many Buddhist devotees come here to pray and circumambulate enabling the visitors to observe local religious practices. Pashupatinath Temple:The sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath is considered the holiest cremation ground, and people bath in the Bagmati River with a faith of cleansing themselves spiritually. Many Sadhus or Hindu Ascetics live here. During religious festivals, Hindus come to make offerings, and it get more then a million during festivals . Drive back to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at you own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Drive from Kathmandu to Charikot and then hike to Kuri

Drive to Charikot (150km) and takes about 4 hours drive to the north eastern from Kathmandu. Lunch at Mude. From Charikot, trek to Kuri which takes about 5-6 hours walk. Overnight at lodge in Kuri.

Day 4

After the breakfast, hike to Kalinchowk summit (3790m.)

which is about 1hours up hill hike to enjoy the superb view of Himalayas. Overnight at Kuri (optional).

Day 5

After the breakfast, trek to Charikot and drive back to Kathmandu

Day 6

Departure Day/ Leisure Day

You can enjoy leisure day at Kathmandu or if you are departing for home then will drove you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home. If you are departing for other destination, we will help you to manage everything.

Cost Includes:

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All accommodation and meals during the trek
• All Ground Transportation according to the Itinerary.
• An experienced English-speaking trek guide, assistant trek guide and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter

• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide, Assi. Guide & Porter
• Duffel bag (if needed)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes.

Cost Excludes:

• Nepal Visa fee
• Airport departure tax
• International airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
• Beverage( soft drink and other hard drink)
• Tips for guides and porters

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Kalinchowk Trek

Kalinchowk Trek

Trip Highlights

Trip Introduction

ITINERARY

• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide, Assi. Guide & Porter
• Duffel bag (if needed)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes.

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Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

015527269,015537620

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Tour

Kalinchowk Trek

Kalinchowk Trek

Trip Highlights

Trip Introduction

ITINERARY

• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide, Assi. Guide & Porter • Duffel bag (if needed) • All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS ) • A comprehensive medical kit • All government and local taxes.

Book Tour

Booking Information

SUMMARY

Customer Information

You Will Also Like

• Salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging of Guide, Assi. Guide & Porter
• Duffel bag (if needed)
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS )
• A comprehensive medical kit
• All government and local taxes.