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Hill village 13 km above Reckong Peo with close views of the 6,050 m Kinner Kailash range and old temples.
Kalpa sits 13 km above Reckong Peo and faces the Kinner Kailash range (6,050 m) across the Sutlej valley. The Narayan-Nagini temple has carved dragon pillars and a window framing the peak. The Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar gompa nearby is attributed to Rinchen Zangpo. Apple orchards surround the village.
Highlights
- Kinner Kailash sunrise views
- Narayan-Nagini temple
- Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar gompa
- Apple orchards
Tips
- Foreigners travelling on to Spiti need an Inner Line Permit from Reckong Peo
- Very cold from November
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Within 1 km of Kalpa (Kinnaur Kailash Viewpoint).
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