Places to See in Kalpa

Check out the various places of interest in and around Kalpa.

Chakka: Chakka is a famous spot for trekking in Kalpa. Chaka is a distinguished mountain peak which is located at an height of 4,572 m above sea level. On the way to the summit, you can witness a beautiful lake and numerous natural springs.

Suicide Point: Suicide Point gets its name due to the perilous furrows and steep vertical slopes of the cliff. It is located on the way to Roghi from Kalpa. From Suicicde point you can witness the most beautiful view that will leave them spellbound.

Roghi Village: Roghi Village is located on the slope of a mountain at a distance of 8 km from Kalpa. You can witness the beautiful view of Kinner Kailash range from Roghi Village. The road from Kalpa to Roghi village is dangerous since it is a cliff-hugging road.

Kinner Kailash: Kinner Kailash is popularly known as the parbat (mountain) of Lord Shiva and it is situated at a height of 6,500 meters above sea level. Kinner Kailash is surrounded by gushing rivers, breathtaking valleys, beautiful villages, lush green orchards, and majestic mountains.

Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery: Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery is an extremely old monastery was founded by Rinchensang-po (950-1055 AD) and is very ancient. It is a perfect place for history buffs.

Narayan Nagini Temple: Narayan Nagini Temple is situated on the top of a hill at Chini Village, this temple is one of the major attractions of the village and a must visit. It is a perfect example of Kinnauri craftsmanship, this temple is constructed in traditional Tibetan Pagoda style of architecture.

Kothi Temple: Kothi Temple is only 3 kilometres from Reckong Peo. Kothi is home to a temple honouring the goddess Chandika Devi. The temple has an unusual architectural style and fine sculpture, set against a backdrop of mountains and deodar groves. The sanctum houses an exquisite gold image of the goddess.

Bateseri: This village, located on the left bank of the Bapsa River, is only accessible by foot. In this village, there are two temples. One is a Lord Buddha temple, while the other is a Lord Badri Narayan temple. Batseri is well-known for the handicrafts it sells. Everything is of high quality, from handcrafted shawls to caps. Pine nuts and Pinus gerardiana (chilguza) are widely grown in this area. You should definitely purchase these.

Sapni Fort: Sapni fort is yet another outstanding example of the architecture of the time. Sapni fort is located near Sapni village and consists of two interconnected buildings. King Padam Singh, who ruled over Rampur, constructed these structures. The main tower has seven stories, with the fifth dedicated to Goddess Kali. Outstanding wood carvings can be found here. The window frames and doors are adorned with intricate woodwork. If architecture fascinates you, this fort is a must-see.