Kalpa is a small hill station town in Sutlej Valley, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, famous for its apple orchards, ancient temples, and Buddhist monasteries.

Kalpa Hill Station Town in H.P.

Most people follow both Buddhism and Hinduism, and many temples have deities of both religions.

The town is at an average altitude of 2,960 meters or 9,711 feet. Pine-nut forests, Deodars, etc., are seen in plenty here.

Shivling rock, part of the Kailash mountains, which changes its colors throughout the day, can be seen from this hill station town.

Shyam Saran Negi, the first voter to cast his vote in the 1951 Indian general elections, belongs to Kalpa.

There is a famous ancient Goddess Chanadika Devi temple at Kothi village, three kilometers from Reckong Peo, the district headquarters, and the downtown to Kalpa town. Kinner Kailash mountain ranges is another interesting place, a land known for its myths and fantasies. Suicide Point at Kalpa is another tourist spot around a ten-minute walk from the town. Batseri village on your way up is famous for handicrafts.

The village has an ancient Buddha temple and a Lord Badri Narayan temple. Sapni Fort is also an important tourist destination known for its outstanding architecture.

How Do I Go to Kalpa?

Kalpa town can be reached from the district headquarters, Reckong Peo. Reckong Peo is around 260 kilometers from Shimla, the state capital.

March to September are ideal months to visit this hill station town. Other months are cold and should be avoided.