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HIMACHAL PRADESH

Kinnaur Kalpa Tour 2020 – Sarahan-Sangla-Chitkul| Himachal Pradesh

Kinnaur Kalpa, the beautiful Himachal Pradesh

Kinnaur-Kalpa tour is one of the most thrilling yet refreshing adventures in Himachal Pradesh, India. This place is famous for its apple orchards & beautiful meadows. Here, Chitkul is the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border. It is an hour’s bumpy ride from Sangla, a charming town in the Baspa River Valley. 2 hours from Chitkul lies Kalpa, another hamlet amidst the Sutlej River Valley.  In this blog, I will give you a Travel Guide to the Kinnaur-Kalpa tour.

How To Reach 

You can take an HRTC bus from Delhi, Chandigarh or Shimla to reach this district. You can reach Sangla first. Go to Chitkul from there. After staying there for a day, take a drive up to Reckong Peo and explore Kalpa.

sunset chitkul kinnaur kalpa tour

Kinnaur Kalpa tour Plan

Day 1- 

On the first day of your tour, travel to Sarahan from Delhi/ Shimla. Here you can also visit:
•The Bhimakali Temple
•Bird Park
•Banjara Retreat

Day 2- 

Your next stop from Sarahan is Sangla. It is almost a 3hr’s drive. This is a heavenly little village with bone-chilling cold weather & occasional snowfall. Due to its close proximity to Chitkul, many people come here. Best places to visit in Sangla include:
•Sangla Meadow: The most popular sightseeing attraction here is Sangla Kanda/ Sangla Meadow. It is the perfect spot to view the great Kailash ranges.
•Tibetan Wood Carving Centre
•Baspa River: Near this place is the Baspa River, which one can visit even en-route Chitkul.
•Brelengi Gompa (Buddhist Monastery)

Day 3- 

It will be an hour’s ride to Chitkul. This charming place is known to have the cleanest air in India, according to the study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi. On arriving to Chitkul, you would want to take a little rest.
These are The 8 exciting things to do in Chitkul: 
• Baspa River View: This river joins the Yamuna near Karcham. It originates from perennial glaciers which share catchment with Ganga. The mesmerizing view of Kinnaur Kailash from the bank of Baspa River will leave you dazed. The river is surrounded by lush green valleys. There are also red beds of flowers & crops alongside this place. It is a postcard destination to be precise.
•Collecting Pebbles: One of the many renowned Himalayan legends is this one. You have to collect 7 pebbles from the bank of the river and stack them one on top of the other. It is said that only then, one’s wishes which aren’t materialistic will be granted.
•Mathi Temple: This temple requires no entry fee. It is opened from 9 am- 5 pm. The folklore is that the local goddess resides here. Centuries ago, she bought prosperity and life to Chitkul.
•Rakcham Landscapes: You can view the beautiful landscapes during the Kinnaur Kalpa tour from here. It is covered with apple orchards and pine, sal & other coniferous trees.

Day 4-

•Charang-Chitkul Pass Trek: This is the best trek in the country. The most adventurous thing to do in Kinnaur Valley is this trek. It goes through green vineyards, monasteries and gives you a glance at the Kailash range as well. You can also visit Chail, the highest cricket pitch during this trek.
•Hot momo & tea: Must have in Chitkul is its momo and tea. Meet the army officers posted at Tibet border who often come to these restaurants. Look at the astonishing mountains changing colors while sipping on coffee/tea.
•Visit Kgyupa Temple: This is an 11th Century Buddhist School. “Kgyu” means Oral Lineage. Appreciate the architecture and learn about various Buddhist teachings.
•Campfire Night & Star Gazing: You can avail bonfire facilities here. Stargazing beside the baspa river is also a common practice.

Day 5- 

The next place to visit in Kalpa. It is 61Kms from Chitkul. It is near Reckong Peo, the shopaholic’s bliss. 10 Best places to visit in Kalpa are as follows:
•Kinnaur Kailash Range: You can get a remarkable & probably the best view of the Kailash ranges from here. Without having to trek & from the comfort of your own room.

•Apple Orchards: There are plenty of apple orchards here. These are mouth-watering original red Kinnaur Valley Apples.

•Suicide Point: Its located 3kms from here & has a sheer vertical drop on one of the most dangerous roads connecting Roghi.

•Roghi Village

•Trek to Chakka

Day 6- 

•Narayan Nagini Temple: This temple is the perfect example of craftsmanship. It is constructed in the Traditional Tibetan Pagoda style of architecture.

•Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery: This is one of the most famous monasteries in India. It is founded by Rinchensang Po, the famous explorer.

Other places to visit here:

•Sapni Fort: This fort is made out of extravagance and grandeur. Situated near the Sapni Village, it is seven stories high and exemplifies myriad relics of the ancient era. There is also a separate temple dedicated to Goddess Kali on the 5th floor. Two buildings of this fort were constructed by King Padam Singh of Rampur, one of them was his queen’s tower.

•Kamru Fort

•Basteri

This is the last day of your stay here. But, if you wish you can also visit Spiti Valley at Kaza from Kalpa.

Temperature 

The overall avg. the temperature in Kinnaur Kalpa ranges from 8° to 20°C. Summer is the best time to visit this place. After October, many roads remain snow-covered here.

More Important Notes 

•How can I go to Kalpa from Shimla? 
Ans: It is a 6hrs ride from Kalpa to Shimla. They are at a distance of 222.8Kms. You can either take a bus or a cab.
•Can we go to Chitkul in December?
Ans: Due to heavy snowfall, the path is usually closed between Oct-March. It is advisable to check before visiting.
•Is Chitkul open in November? 
Ans: Due to heavy snowfall, the path is usually closed between Oct-March. It is advisable to check before visiting.
•How far is Sangla from Shimla? 
Ans: The Sangla to Shimla distance is almost 220Kms and it takes approx 6hrs to reach.

Distances

•Sangla to Kalpa: 38.4 Kms
•Sangla to Chitkul: 22.1Kms
•Chitkul to Kalpa: 61.2 Kms
•Kalpa to Kaza: 196 Kms
•Shimla to Chitkul: 243.7 Kms
•Kalpa to Nako: 99.5 Kms
Taking the Kinnaur-Kalpa tour is similar to walking in paradise. It is a must-visit for an adventure seeker and a mountain lover. This valley is refreshing as well as thrilling. Through this tour guide, one can easily plan their way around this place.

Kinnaur Valley  Map

Written by: Riddhi Bhattacharya (Travelofina Travel stories).
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