Kalpa is a petite village, situated in the Sutlej valley, above Reckong Peo, in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. This village is acclaimed for its enchanting apple orchards. Apple is the major commercial crop of this village. The people of Kinnauri, follow Hinduism and Buddhism. There are even temples dedicated to, both Hindu and Buddhist Gods and Goddesses. Kalpa village is famous for its ancient temples. The view of the Sutlej river, which flows through mountain ranges and Chilgoza forests, is mesmerizing. Tourists have to stop-over at Reckong Peo to get their inner line permit to travel uphill to Spiti Valley, which is an archaic part of Tibet. 

From Spiti Valley, you can even have a view of magnificent Mt. Kailash, which changes color at different points in a day. The places of interest in and around Kalpa are Kothi Temple and The Chaka Meadows. Kalpa village is situated at an elevation of, 9051ft above sea level and takes 260kms from Shimla to reach this village. Kalpa was earlier, the district headquarters of Kinnaur. It takes 14kms, i.e. half-an-hour drive from Reckong Peo, to reach this village. 

Kalpa came into prominence in the wake of British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie’s visit in the 19th century. The Narayan-Nagini temple is well-known for its artistic architecture. Mt. Kailash which is located at an altitude of 19849.08ft, is very near to this village. The rising sunlight falling on the snowy peaks of Mt. Kailash, with crimson and golden light is worth watching. As Himachal freezes at -14 Degrees, The Hill Stations Covered In Snow looks very exquisite! Himachal holidays are best suited for rejuvenating and relaxing. 

Some places to visit in, and around Kalpa Village are: