Kalikot
High remote terrain, ancient trails and the untouched soul of inner Nepal
Kalikot is a high, remote district in Karnali Province, its terrain among the most rugged in Nepal's mid-western hills.
The Kankasundari Temple, perched on a remote hilltop, is the district's most significant pilgrimage site, reflecting the strong goddess-worship tradition found across Karnali.
Kalikot's ancient trails and limited infrastructure preserve a way of life closer to inner Nepal's traditional highland culture than almost anywhere else in the country.
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People & Culture
Kalikot is home to Khas hill communities whose religious life is shaped strongly by goddess-worship traditions, most visibly at the Kankasundari Temple. The district's extreme terrain and limited road access have preserved traditional farming and festival practices largely untouched by the pace of change seen in more accessible parts of Nepal.
Activities
Things to Do
Visit the remote hilltop Kankasundari Temple
Trek Kalikot's ancient highland trails
Experience the untouched culture of inner Nepal
Visit Pachal Waterfall, reported around 381m, among Nepal's highest waterfalls
Visit Badimalika Temple, temple at 4,219m on the Kalikot-Bajura boundary
Travel Information
Best Time to Visit
March, April, May, October
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