Kalinchok is situated east of Kathmandu. Starting point OF Kalinchok Trek is Barabise on the Lamosangu-Jiri road, leading to Jiri, or to the Tibetan Border. After reaching Tinsang La (3319 m) the route stays mainly on the ridge, offering a panoramic view of Rolwaling Himal. From the highest altitude of Kalinchok(3579meters), you could get a good view of Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shisha Panga , Langtang, Dorjee Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Amabamori, Gauri Shanker, and Namburi Himal. There is also a prominent temple of the Hindus called the Kali temple. Kalinchok Peak, which is worshipped by the local people, is named after the Hindu God "Kali Mata". Beautiful rhododendron flowers can be admired in spring.
Kalinchok is a non-tourist area and less crowded, but a very splendid one. This is the only trek from where you will have a glimpse of Tarai - the lowland of Nepal as well as the world's highest - Mt. Everest(8848 m). Along with Tamang, you will encounter with different ethnic people and experience about socio-economic situation, life-style, and their professions. Moreover, the main attraction of this kalinchok is, it gives a wide range of exploration to the trekkers.