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Kalpa

(9200 Ft Above Sea Level)

Himachal Pradesh | India
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Kalpa is categorised as Pilgrimage / Remote Himalayas


Shiva Temple at Kalpa (Nivalink Trip Dated - 10 June 2009)

Reasons to Visit
  • Kalpa offers views of the Kinner Kailash Range
  • Kalpa is a temple town with very good Himalaya views around the temple.
  • Kalpa is visited enroute on Sangla - Nako - Tabo - Kaza route and guests stay overnight for the stunning morning himalayan views.
Know It
  • It snows in and around Kalpa in Jan - Feb and therefore could be inaccessible
Recommendations
  • Transit Destinations on the Shimla - Sangla - Kinnaur - Spiti Valley Route"Kalpa (6000+ ft asl - 224 kms from Shimla) lies a few kms atop Reckong Peo (10 kms) and is renowned for its views of the Kinner Kailash Ranges. Kalpa otherwise wears a typical temple town look and therefore good for only transit. Reckong Peo is capital of Kinnaur and last town before entering remote Upper Kinnaur and Spiti Valley area."
  • Significant Pilgrimages of Sangla-Kinnaur and Spiti Valley"Kalpa (7000 ft asl) lies near Reckong Peo Capital of Kinnaur Region. Kalpa follow a mix of Hinduism and Buddhism and many temples in Kalpa are dedicated to both Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses overlooking mount Kinner Kailash. Kalpa is typically visited as part of Sangla Valley circuit."
Access Information
  • Nearest Airport -Shimla (230 kms), Kullu (277 kms), Chandigarh (335 kms)
  • Nearest Railway Station - Shimla (230 kms), Shoghi (245 kms), Kandaghat (260 kms)
  • Kalpa is an Ex-Chandigarh Getaway

Kalpa has 5 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Shiva Temple at Kalpa (8000 ft asl) here which is well visited by tourists to the area. Guests stay here overnight especially to catch glimpse of the Kinner Kailash range of Himalayan views which are best in the mornings
    Temple or Holy Place
    Lord Shiva
    0
  • Places visited Enroute
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kothi, 3 km from Reckong Peo has a temple dedicated to the goddess Chandika Devi. Set against a backdrop of mountains and graves of the deodar the temple has an unusual architectural style and fine sculpture. An exquisite gold image of goddess is enshrined in sanctum.
    Temple or Holy Place
    Devi Temple
    5

Destinations within reach from Kalpa

  • Sangla ( 40 Km )

    Sangla is a village, situated at an altitude of 8,792 ft in Baspa Valley of Kinnaur District. It more

  • Sarahan ( 100 Km )

    Sarahan lies beyond Rampur off the Old Hindustan-Tibet Road and is visited for the Bhimkali Temple more

  • Rampur ( 105 Km )

    Rampur is a riverside transit point on NH-22 (Hindstan Tibet Road) at 132 kms from Shimla and 70 more

  • Nako ( 106 Km )

    Nako is about 100 kms from Sangla Valley; Set around a lake, Nako is a important centre of more

  • Tabo ( 154 Km )

    Tabo is home to the second most important Buddhist monastery in the entire Himalayan region - the more

  • Narkanda ( 162 Km )

    Narkanda (8000 ft asl) is an area surrounded with orchards and a transit point on the Hindustan more

  • Shoja ( 185 Km )

    Shoja (or called Sohja or Sojha) is a Himalayan hamlet (8500 ft asl) 5 kms short of Jalori Pass. more

  • Chindi ( 190 Km )

    Chindi is lies on the route which one takes to access Kullu Valley during winter when Jalori Pass more

  • Kaza ( 200 Km )

    Kaza (12000 ft asl) is capital of the Spiti valley and its largest town. Kaza has monasteries more

  • Fagu ( 210 Km )

    Fagu is a hilamayan getaway around Shimla and one of the highest points in the area and therefore more

  • Kufri ( 220 Km )

    Kufri is a hillside getaway situated at an altitude of 2633 m above the sea level and 19 km from more

  • Shimla ( 230 Km )

    Shimla being the famous holiday resort that used to enjoy the status of being the summer capital more

  • Deha ( 237 Km )

    Deha (6000+ ft asl) is an Himalayan Hamlet at 67 kms from Shimla having totally cut off character more

  • Shoghi ( 245 Km )

    Shoghi is a wooded area 15 kms before Shimla. There are couple of adventure / nature oriented more

  • Chail ( 250 Km )

    Chail was the summer capital of the flamboyant Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala and now Summer more

  • Losar ( 261 Km )

    Losar is a remote Himalayan village that lies on Kaza - Manali Road, 18 kms short of the Kunzum La more

  • Mori ( 266 Km )

    Mori is a riverside town situated in the remote Himalayas. Rafting is one of the popular more

  • Kullu ( 277 Km )

    Kulllu area is known for apple orchards and trout fishing besides a range of adventure activities more

  • Mandi ( 283 Km )

    Mandi is a transit stay option. It is the gateway to the Kullu Valley and a point where road from more

  • Raison ( 291 Km )

    Raison is a riverside location 15 kms after Kullu and 26 kms before Manali, known for off-beat and more

  • Solan ( 292 Km )

    Solan is home to some getaways and a transit stay option on Kakla - Shimla highway. more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Kalpa,Himachal Pradesh,India

January
13°C / 1°C
February
14°C / 4°C
March
21°C / 8°C
April
25°C / 11°C
May
30°C / 16°C
June
29°C / 19°C
July
27°C / 19°C
August
24°C / 18°C
September
25°C / 15°C
October
22°C / 9°C
November
19°C / 5°C
December
16°C / 4°C

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Nearest Airport in Kalpa
  • Simla Airport ( SLV ) , Shimla-230 Kms
Nearest Railway Stations in Kalpa
  • Simla ( SML ), Shimla-230 Kms
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