Maula Kalika (Nepali: मौलाकालिका मन्दिर, pronounced [mʌʊlɑːkɑːliːkɑ]) is a famous Hindu temple of Goddess Kalika in Gaindakot town of Nawalparasi district in Lumbini zone of Nepal.Maula Kalika is a very famous and growing tourist destination located in Gaindakot Municipality of Nepal. Located on the top of the Maula hill on the north of Narayani River (also called Gandaki River)in Gaindakot, Maula Kalika temple is situated 561 metres (1,841 ft) above sea level.