Himalayan Darshan · 1 Night / 2 Days
Kalinchowk Darshan & Snow Tour
A quick escape from Kathmandu to Kuri Village and the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple, with Himalayan views and a sunrise to remember.
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Snowfall and views depend on weather and season.
Trip at a glance
The route, pace and price of the 1 night / 2 day package.
- RouteKathmandu – Charikot – Kuri Village – Kalinchowk
- Duration1 Night / 2 Days
- VehicleComfortable Car / Scorpio (round trip)
- Price NPR 8,000
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NPR 8,000per person
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Includes transport, hotel, breakfast, Nepalese thali dinner, driver, fuel and tolls.
Overview
Leave Kathmandu early and follow the Sunkoshi riverbed, Khando Khola and Charikot to Kuri Village, the base for Kalinchowk. Settle into your hotel, take an evening stroll with views of the Himalayan range (and snowfall when the weather allows), and enjoy a hot Nepalese thali dinner. Next morning, hike or take the cable car up to the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple for darshan and sunrise views, then return to Kuri for breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu. A complete mountain and temple getaway in just two days.
Day-by-day itinerary
Two days on the hill road from Kathmandu to Kuri and back.
Day 1Kathmandu to Kuri Village
Depart Kathmandu early in the morning by comfortable car or Scorpio. The scenic drive follows the Sunkoshi riverbed and Khando Khola and passes through Charikot. Arrive at Kuri Village in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. In the evening, take a stroll around Kuri Village with spectacular views of the Himalayan range and snowfall (subject to weather). Enjoy a hot, delicious Nepalese thali dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel (sharing basis).
- Early departure
- Sunkoshi & Charikot
- Kuri Village
- Thali dinner
Day 2Kalinchowk Temple Darshan and Return to Kathmandu
Start early with a hike or cable car ride up to the famous Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple. Take in the panoramic Himalayan views and a stunning sunrise (subject to weather). Return to Kuri Village for breakfast, then drive back to Kathmandu via Charikot, finishing the trip with memorable experiences.
- Hike or cable car
- Bhagwati Temple darshan
- Himalayan sunrise
- Breakfast in Kuri
Tour highlights
Bhagwati Temple darshan
Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple darshan on the summit.
Hike or cable car
Reach the temple on foot or by cable car.
Himalayan sunrise
Panoramic mountain views, weather permitting.
Evening in Kuri Village
Village stroll with snowfall, weather and season permitting.
Scenic drive
Along the Sunkoshi, Khando Khola and Charikot.
Nepalese thali dinner
A hot thali dinner at the hotel in Kuri.
Private vehicle
Car or Scorpio for the full round trip.
What's included — and what isn't
Included
- Round-trip transport (Kathmandu – Kuri Village – Kathmandu) by comfortable Car / Scorpio
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Kuri Village (sharing basis)
- Meals: breakfast and Nepalese thali dinner
- Driver allowance, fuel and road tolls
Not included
- Cable car tickets (if you choose the cable car instead of the hike)
- Lunch and other meals not listed above
- Personal expenses, tips, travel insurance
- Entry or temple donations and any other tickets
Good to know
A few practical notes before you travel.
Kalinchowk is cold, especially early morning and after sunset. Bring warm layers, gloves, a hat and waterproof shoes.
Snowfall, visibility and cable car operation depend on the weather, so keep your plans flexible.
The morning ascent starts early. Carry water, a torch or headlamp and comfortable shoes if you plan to hike.
Take it easy at height and tell your driver if anyone feels unwell.
Dress modestly for the temple visit.
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