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Things To Do In Kalpa

Planning A Trip To Kalpa? Here's our list of top things to do in Kalpa

There are several places in Himachal Pradesh that are mesmerizing, but most of them are very crowded. There are a few places that are away from the crowd and placed in the remote hills, making them pristine and quaint; Kalpa is one of them. With this little village being situated in the remote hills of Himachal Pradesh, it is an offbeat destination, which makes it even more exciting. Whether you are visiting for a day or more, there are various things to do in Kalpa that will keep you entertained throughout your trip.

Visit Religious Places

Visit Religious Places:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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The most beautiful thing about Kalpa is that it is a confluence of both Hindu and Buddhist cultures and you can witness this in the architecture of the Monasteries and Temples that are established all over this village. The monasteries and temples almost look similar, except maybe a stupa being the evident difference. Some of the must visit temples in this region are the Nag Nagini Temple in Chini and the Chandika Devi Temple in Kothi; the Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery is also one of the popular monasteries in Kalpa.

Sightseeing

Sightseeing:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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Although there aren’t many places to go sightseeing in Kalpa, the place does offer immense peace and tranquility to anyone who is visiting. The Kinnaur Kailash is one of the most famous attractions to see; the height of the peaks covered in snow is a spectacular sight to watch. The Suicide Point, an attraction located 4 km from Kalpa is also a tourist spot. You can also go visit Kali Goddess at her temple in Sapni fort, a structure that is a seven storey wooden marvel.

Trekking

Trekking:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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The hills of Kalpa are perfect to go trekking and to see magnificent views of the Kinnaur-Kailash. Another great spot to go trekking is Chaka that provides adventure enthusiasts with an ultimate trekking experience. This trek takes about 2-3 hours to complete and get to the top of the mountain, depeding on the pace you are moving at. If you don’t want to do a trek, you can always go on a short walk to places like The Suicide Point.

Visit Beautiful Villages

Visit Beautiful Villages:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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Villages in Kalpa exhibit the ethnic village life and depict the beautiful culture of the region. 5km from Kalpa, The Kothi village is popular amongst tourists because of the ancient shrine of Goddess Chandika that is present here. The shiny golden idol of the deity and the architecture of the temple is the highlight of this village. The Roghi village is also worth visiting due to the lovely views of the Kinnaur-Kailash that can be witnessed from there.

Witness Stunning Views

Witness Stunning Views:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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Himachal Pradesh is famous for apple orchards and apple farming in Kalpa is a major part of the region’s livelihood. Taking a stroll by the apple orchards is a very pleasant experience as you can see vibrant views of colored red and golden apples all over the place. Kalpa is brimming with stunning views of beautiful landscapes, high mountains and exotic flora and fauna. One of the most visited sites is the Kinnaur-Kailash mountain range which has immense natural beauty and is a feast for the eyes. Also, when you go on a trek to Chaka, you can enjoy views of water channels passing through.

Enjoy Adventure Sports

Enjoy Adventure Sports:  Things To Do In Kalpa
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The landscape of Kalpa is great for adventure sports, especially in the summer season when the weather is pleasant and apt for adventure enthusiasts to engage in various sports. There are several options when it comes to sports - like camping, trekking, river rafting in the Sutlej River, Mountain biking, skiing on the soft snow during the winter, paragliding and many more activities that can be enjoyed by people visiting.

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