Kathmandu: 5-Day Kalinchowk, Jiri, and Sailung Tour

Discover Nepal’s hidden hills on a 5-day tour from Kathmandu. Visit the Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple, explore the town of Jiri, and hike to the Sailung Viewpoint for a sunrise over the Himalayas.
Embark on a 5-day off-road adventure through Nepal’s hidden hill country, blending spirituality and scenery. From Kathmandu, journey by 4×4 into terraced valleys and hilltop hamlets, culminating at the sacred Kalinchowk Bhagwati Temple (2,720m).

Watch the sunrise over snowy peaks from remote Sailung Viewpoint and stroll through the tranquil mountain town of Jiri. Interact with farming communities, sample local hill cuisine, and soak in sweeping Himalayan vistas.

This private tour is ideal for nature lovers and culture seekers who yearn for an authentic escape into Nepal’s peaceful landscapes, where ancient temples and genuine village life form the journey’s heart.

**Day 1:**
Pick up in Kathmandu and enjoy a scenic drive to Kuri Village (gateway to Kalinchowk). In the afternoon, take an easy trek to Bhagwati Temple at 2,720m. In the evening, take in sunset views of the Himalayas. Overnight in Kuri homestay.

**Day 2:**
In the morning, take a cable car to visit the mountaintop shrine. Descend and continue by jeep to Kalinchowk Bazaar (1,951m) for lunch. In the afternoon, take a jeep to Chepcha Village. Take a short village walk, then relax with panoramic valley views. Overnight in a local lodge.

**Day 3:**
Drive to Sailung, passing snowy peaks and coffee gardens. Hike up to Sailung Viewpoint (3,600m) for a glorious sunrise over Ganesh Himal and Annapurna. Descend to Sailung village and take a traditional farming village tour. Overnight in Sailung guesthouse.

**Day 4:**
Depart to Jiri, the historic Gurung town that once was the “Gateway to Everest.” Explore Jiri’s streets, interact with locals, and visit a Gurung cultural center. In the afternoon, take a jeep or drive back west to Mudhe valley (forest walk optional). Overnight at Mudhe lodge.

**Day 5:**
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Mudhe or take a short walk in pine forests. In the late morning, depart by jeep back to Kathmandu. Drop-off by early afternoon.

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