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Kinnaur (Sutlej Valley): Kalpa

Kalpa (2960 m ASL) is an idyllic town in Kinnaur district, perched above its administrative headquarters, Reckong Peo. We had visited Kalpa earlier in 2010 as part of our trip to Spiti. Back then we couldn't spend time exploring the place, hence we included the place in our itinerary for Kinnaur. The roads to Kinnaur are treacherous, but we found them much improved compared to 2010.
Kalpa is hemmed in on all sides by tall snow-covered mountains. The most notable peaks are - Kinner Kailash (6050 m), Jorkanden (6473 m) and Raldang (5499 m).
We visited Paangi village, Reckong Peo, Kothi village, Brelengi village, and Roghi village during our stay. The weather played truant during our stay, but I still managed to get some satisfactory shots.
Pictures in this gallery were taken during 8th - 10th April, 2018.
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  • Roads in Kinnaur

    Roads in Kinnaur

  • Kinnauri Roads are but incisions in the mountains

    Kinnauri Roads are but incisions in the mountains

  • Powari, a pretty village, with traditional Himachali houses, located on the precipice overlooking Sutlej river

    Powari, a pretty village, with traditional Himachali houses, located on the precipice overlooking Sutlej river

  • Sutlej River on an overcast day

    Sutlej River on an overcast day

  • Reckong Peo - administrative headquarter of Kinnaur

    Reckong Peo - administrative headquarter of Kinnaur

  • Just before sunrise - Kalpa village and Kinner Kailash (extreme left), Jorkanden (to Kinner Kailash's left), Raldang (extreme right) peaks.

    Just before sunrise - Kalpa village and Kinner Kailash (extreme left), Jorkanden (to Kinner Kailash's left), Raldang (extreme right) peaks.

  • Sun about to rise. Kinner Kailash peak. Kinner Kailash Shivling can be seen in the 'V' on the left. Kalpa.

    Sun about to rise. Kinner Kailash peak. Kinner Kailash Shivling can be seen in the 'V' on the left. Kalpa.

  • Beautiful house with orchards around it. Kalpa.

    Beautiful house with orchards around it. Kalpa.

  • Beautiful blue-house with orchards around it. Kalpa.

    Beautiful blue-house with orchards around it. Kalpa.

  • View of the pretty Pangi village on an overcast day

    View of the pretty Pangi village on an overcast day

  • Traditional Himachali house with orchards around it. Pangi village.

    Traditional Himachali house with orchards around it. Pangi village.

  • Traditional Himachali house with orchards around it. Pangi village.

    Traditional Himachali house with orchards around it. Pangi village.

  • Fairytale village of Pangi.

    Fairytale village of Pangi.

  • Colourful Pangi village.

    Colourful Pangi village.

  • Red house. Pangi village.

    Red house. Pangi village.

  • Traditional Himachali house in Pangi village.

    Traditional Himachali house in Pangi village.

  • Beautiful door. Pangi Village.

    Beautiful door. Pangi Village.

  • Being welcomed in Pangi Village.

    Being welcomed in Pangi Village.

  • Taking a walk in Pangi Village

    Taking a walk in Pangi Village

  • A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali Kath-kuni architectural style.

    A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali Kath-kuni architectural style.

  • A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali architectural style.

    A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali architectural style.

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    Shiva-Parvati. A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali architectural style.
    A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali architectural style.
    A Temple in Pangi - demonstrating the intricate and exquisite Himachali architectural style.