The small charming village is known for its ancient temple. Yes, We are talking about the pleasing place of Kalpa Himachal Pradesh. It is situated beside the Sutlej river valley, above Kalpa Reckong Peo in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Northern India, in the Indian Himalaya. It is located at an elevation of 2960m above sea level. This place is completely surrounded by the big mountains and decorated with the peaks of Kinnaur Kailash with an untouchable natural environment. Kalpa Himachal Pradesh is a paradise for nature lovers. It is easy for you to spot some Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples here. 

The spiritual places offer you the perfect opportunity to seek your spiritual enlightenment in the lap of the Himalayas. In Kalpa Himachal Pradesh, your eyes blow with the beauty of Mount Kailash. If you are one of the shiva’s favourites you may also get to witness the Shivling which is located in the sacred mountain. That Shivling changes its colour throughout the day.

Kalpa Himachal Pradesh is an offbeat tourist place.

Kalpa Himachal Pradesh is one of the offbeat tourist places. That’s why very few tourists know about this hidden gem of Himachal Pradesh. But if you come once this place will become one the best places to visit in Himachal and also become part of your bucket list. It is formed in the traditional Tibetan Pagoda Architectural style, the ancient and revered Narayan Nagini Temple in Kalpa. This temple is the perfect example of Kinnauri’s art and craftsmanship. You also can find a monastery known as Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery. This monastery is heaven for those who are seeking spiritual enlightenment in this Himalayan village. 

There is one similar village nearby Kalpa which is Roghi Village. It is a sightseeing spot near Kalpa and this is the hidden gem of Roghi that allures tourists came here to see tranquillity and serenity.  After taking a short walk from there take you beautiful apple orchards and scenic roads will take you to Suicide Point. This point has vertical slopes and dangerous trenches. Another popular attraction near Kalpa is village Kothi. The distance between Kalpa and Kothi is 2 km. All these adventure-filled ways and natural beauty attract many tourists every year. 

Things to Do: 

How to Reach

By Air 

If you want to come to Kalpa Himachal Pradesh by air. You need to take the flight to the Shimla airport either Bhunter Airport which is the nearest airport from Kalpa. Once you reach the airport, there are cabs available for Kalpa. 

By Train 

You can reach Kalpa Himachal Pradesh by taking a train from your nearest railway to Shimla railway station, which is one of the closest railway stations to Kalpa. The distance from Kalpa to Shimla is 244km. After reaching the station you can take a cab to reach your destination Kalpa. It takes 6 to 7 hrs shimla to kalpa. 

By Road

Kalpa is easily accessible from many major cities by roadways. It is 575 km away from Delhi. First, you need to come to Shimla after that you can drive from NH22 Which easily connects to Kalpa through which you can reach your destination. Otherwise, You also take the bus from Delhi and Chandigarh, there are HRTC Buses available for Reckong Peo.

Best time to visit Kalpa: 

Kalpa Himachal Pradesh is the ideal place to visit during the summer in between April to June. However, if you want to see the famous apple of Kinnaur and witness blooming apple orchards. So you have to come during the harvesting season then the best time to visit is between September to October.

Summer season (April to June )

Kalpa is the best place to visit during the summers. During this season, the temperature is around 8°C and 24°C, Kalpa weather is also very pleasant during this season. The skies and the natural beauty of this are at their peak. That’s why it is the perfect time to capture the sight of the Kinnaur Kailash range. 

In this season Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh has heavy rainfall during this season. The result is unpredictable landslides and it is risky to drive on Kalpa roads, it’s prone to be so slippery. But this place attracts photographers to capture lush green beauty. It is advised to kindly check the complete forecast before taking a trip to Kalpa during the monsoon.

The beginning of winter means in the month of October this place is covered with the red blanket of apples. It has cool weather (temperature ranges between 12°C and 28°C) and cheaper hotel and restaurant prices (off-season). From the month of December to February Kalpa Himachal Pradesh becomes harsh as temperature drops as low as -15°C. this place becomes a haven for snow lovers because of heavy snowfall during the winters. 

It is up to you want, You want to explore the hidden gem of the Himalayas which is Kalpa Himachal Pradesh.

Conclusion: 

Kalpa Himachal Pradesh is such a mesmerizing place to visit. If you want to take a break from your hustling life and want to recharge yourself with the energy of nature. This is the perfect destination for you to make your next trip.

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