Best 12 Things to Do in Kalpa Kinnaur Valley Himachal Pradesh 

Located at a distance of 240km from the state capital of Shimla, this lesser known apple town has become very popular on the internet over the last few years. If you have plans of visiting Kalpa then you have landed at the perfect place. 

We are tlow have listed down 12 Things to do in Kalpa to help make your experience more enjoyable and enriching. From food to the places you can visit we have tried our best to bring out the most authentic experience you can have in the 24 hours that you would end up spending in this beautiful Himalayan town. 

Stay at least for a night 

Yes, don’t be that tourist who just visits Kalpa to click photos and make a reel and then rushes to either Sangla Valley or Nako. If you don’t stay the night in Kalpa you will miss out on the true experience of Kalpa. Make sure you add a one night stay to your things to do in Kalpa 

Explore the town on foot. 

The best way to get around Kalpa is by walking. That’s how you can soak in the vibe of Kalpa and get a first hand experience of the place. The town can easily be exported in a couple of hours. Hence a lot of tourist just visit for half a day and then bounce to stay at some other place. Walking through the tiny lanes of Kalpa will help you discover the traditional houses and you’ll also end up stumbling upon some really cute and unique cafes. 

Visit the Buddhist Monastery 

Located in the heart of the town is without doubt one of the two places which is on everyones bucket list and has to be a part of your things to do in Kalpa. The monastery is best visited in the evening and will give you a peaceful aura. If you want a quite experience then make sure you visit the place in the morning. Since all the tourist flok to the monastery in the evening.  

Interact with locals 

This should be on your list as number one for the nights to do in Kalpa. The locals in the village are super friendly as long as you don’t hound them for photos. They will be more than happy to chat with you. Having a conversation with them can easily go beyond the time frame you have in mind while reading this and that’s why you need to plan a night stay in Kalpa.  

Eat the Mutton Momos

If you are a mutton eater then this has to be on your bucket list of things to do in Kalpa.  Become the mutton momos are simply delicious. You will get them in most of the cafes in Kalpa. Make sure to try them, the best time to have a place of mutton momos is all day. You will get around 8 pieces in a place and they are best eaten with the green or red chutney that they come along with.  

Book a stay with a view of the Kinnaur Kailash 

Most rooms in Kalpa have a view of the Kinnaur Kailash moutsin range. But when you are booking you stay just make sure that you stres on the point of having a room with the correct view. It does not make sense to come all the way to Kalpa and not get a view of this sacreat mountain. Do not make the mistake of waiting to reach kalpa and assuming that you will get a better deal and a better view.  

Try out the local food

Do not make a things to do in Kalpa list without having the local food in there.  You will get local food options in the home stays and you will get them at the various local run cafes and Dhabas. One such really unique breakfast item we got to try out was the Tingmo which is a soft, fluffy Tibetan steamed bread shaped into pillowy, layered spirals without any filling. Tingmo is best eaten with green chutney and a cup of chai. 

Visit Narayan-Nagini Temple in the morning 

The Narayan Nagini Temple is an ancient wooden sanctuary located in Chini village in Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the serpent goddess Nagini. This temple is one everyone’s things to do in Kalpa but it’s best visited in the morning to get a peaceful spiritual experience.  

Do not Litter 

When your travelling to Kalpa make sure you carry a garbage bag along with you to carry the teash back with you. So you can discard it in a proper trash bin, this will help keep the town of Kalpa clean. Remember it’s more important to be a responsible traveller than being one who only cares about their social media image.  Add this to your list of things to do in Kalpa and highlight it so don’t forgrt.  

Home Stay is the best stay 

Kalpa has plenty of cosy homestays where you will get excellent rooms with an attached washroom and a great view of mount Kinnaur Kailash. These home stays are run by the families of Kalpa and serve you mouth watering food and stories which will make your trip worth remembering.  Personally I would always recommend staying in a home stay in Kalpa as opposed to spending a night in a hotel. 

Kalpa Apples 

Yes you read it right, Kalpa produes some of the best apples in the country and if you travel to this town in the month of September October you will find tonnes of apples all over the trees and on the roads. Make sure you don’t eat one without paying for them, unless your home stay owner offers you one for free. Eating apples in Kalpa will definitely rank as one of your most memorable things to do in Kalpa.  

Photo with Mount Kinnaur Kailash 

How can one leave Kalpa without getting a photo with the iconic Mount Kinnaur Kailash in the background. The best time to click this photo is in the morning between 7-9am that’s when you will get the most clear view without the sun being too harsh on your camera lens.  

Conclusion: Things To Do In Kalpa

When it comes to Things to do in Kalpa this is the list we have compiled after visiting Kalpa atleast 30+ times over the last decade. Points we have coovered as a blend of main stream and a bit under rated when it comes to food options that we have penned. But our list is for the people who want to explore beyond the ordinary and for those who love feeling the place.