Kalpaकल्पा
A village facing Kinner Kailash that glows at sunrise.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur and the Sutlej valley
Kinnaur and the Sutlej valley
Best time to visit15 April to 15 June and 15 September to 31 October
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height2960 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyReckong Peo, Reckong Peo
EntryFree
About Kalpa
A village of apple orchards and old wooden houses, facing the Kinner Kailash range, where the peak turns pink and gold at sunrise. The Hu Bu Lan Kar Buddhist complex and the Narayan Nagini temple are in the village. Kalpa sits on the old Hindustan Tibet road and is a lovely place to rest for a day or two.
What to see and do
- Kinner Kailash view at sunrise
- Narayan Nagini temple
- Hu Bu Lan Kar monastery
- Apple orchards
- Old wooden houses
Part of The Himalaya.
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