Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple
| Kalinchok Bhagwati Temple | |
|---|---|
कालिञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Dolakha |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Deity | Kali |
| Festivals | Chaitra Dashain, Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalinchowk Rural Municipality |
| Country | Nepal |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°45′28″N 86°02′29″E / 27.75778°N 86.04139°E |
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.
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.
Kalinchowk is one of the most visited local destinations in the winter. 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.