FAQ on Kalpa

Why you should visit in Kalpa?

Kalpa is a beautiful town in the Satluj river valley, in the kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Kalpa is famous for its Apple orchards and different culture, and the view of Kinnaur Kailash peaks remains to be the primary attraction of Kalpa. Kalpa is very well connected by road and you can actually get here for all 12 months of the year. To visit kalpa, Shimla is nearest place from where you will get flight and train service next nearest airport is the Bhuntar airport between Chandigarh and Manali.

Amazing culture- the local inhabitants follow a syncretism oh Hinduism and Buddhism, and many temples in Kalpa are dedicated to both Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses. The people of kalpa dress mostly woollen clothes. They have huge respect for their culture and express the same through participating in local fairs, dances and by wearing traditional dresses. In Kalpa the houses are two storeyed and built of stone and wood.

Climate- In Kalpa moderately warm and pleasant climate in summers, during winter, the weather of kalpa is quite cold. Monsoon season is a season when very unpredictable rainfall.

Lifestyle- The people of Kalpa follows Hinduism and Buddhism of both religions. Chuba and the traditional Indian choli are commonly worn by people. The Kinners are classified mainly into two castes: lower and upper caste. And a healthy syncretism can be found in the day to day lives of the people here.

How to plan Kalpa Tour ?

Kalpa is small and beautiful town which is located in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Here is two ways to reach in Kalpa. First is via Shimla and another is via Manali, via Manali is long route.

Which is the best time to visit kalpa?

Kalpa, located at high altitude, experiences moderate climate throughout the year. The winters beginning from October to May are long and freezing.

The monsoon months of July and August bring torrential rains to the region and landslides are common and unpredictable rainfall.

Summers are pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities.  The best time to visit Kalpa is the summer season as the temperature of the place remains moderate during this time.
In winter season abundant amount of snowfall, which starts from October end and continues till March beginning.

June, July, September and October are the peak months

What are the visiting places in Kalpa?

Kalpa is small town so there not so much places to visit, but if you want to spend some time away from the crowd and city life then Kalpa is best place. Main reason to visit in kalpa is view of Kinner Kailash peaks, trekking to Chakka an amazing trek up the hill along the gurgling water channel, Roghi Village which is famous for its simple lifestyle and customs of Himachal, Suicide Point, Narayan Nagini Temple and Hu, Bu, Lan, Kar Monastery.

How many days required visiting Kalpa?

It  depends on tourist requirement, which places they want to cover and how many days they spends away from the crowd and city life.

From where we can book taxi/ bus to kalpa?

For kalpa you can book taxi or bus from Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi.

Content last updated in January 2023. Travel with confidence with Sunrsie Himachal Packages from Sunrise Holidays Shimla.