Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple
Kalinchok Bhagwati Temple (Nepali: कालिञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर) is a Hindu shrine located in Kalinchok Rural Municipality in Dolkha District of Nepal.
| Kalinchok Bhagwati Temple | |
|---|---|
कालिञ्चोक भगवती मन्दिर | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Dolkha District |
| Deity | Kali(An incarnation of goddess Durga) |
| Festivals | Chaite Dashain, Dashain |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalinchok VDC |
| State | province 3 |
| Country | Nepal |
  Location in Nepal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°45′28″N 86°02′29″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 Kosi and Tamakoshi rivers are sourced.[1]
It is famous for the trek to the shrine. It used to be the only way to the temple, but recently a cable car has been added to help with the growing number of visitors.[2] [3]
References
- "Religious Sites in Dolakha". District Development Committee, Dolakha. Archived from the original on 19 Sep 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Kalinchowk cable car starts operation". The Himalayan Times.
- "Kalinchowk Tour Package". Hiking Annapurna.
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