Gaindakot is famous nationwide for Maula Kalika temple and for Maula hill hiking. The temple is situated at the top of the Maula hill mountain (approx above sea level) where people climb around a long trail. Maula Kalika is popular for its 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Chitwan including Chitwan National Park on the south and Mt. Manaslu and Kaligandaki river on the north. The temple is famous for sunrise view. Many high-ranking officials of Nepal, including presidents, former kings and foreign dignitaries, have visited the temple. Dashain(Vijaya dashami or Bada Dashain) festival in Sept-October and in March-April (Chaite Dashain) are peak seasons. Maula Kalika is the symbol of Hindu goddess Kali or Kalika is associated with eternal energy, the symbol of power, harmony and new beginning. The attractive view of Narayani river and many houses can be seen from there.