Kalpa weekend trip from Delhi
Apple village facing the Kinnaur Kailash range
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- By road
- 541 km
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹6,310 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
- By road541 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 111 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug
Jan
-1°
-9°
9d rain
10d snow
Feb
0°
-9°
8d rain
9d snow
Mar
3°
-6°
8d rain
9d snow
Apr
8°
-2°
6d rain
4d snow
May
13°
2°
6d rain
Jun
19°
8°
11d rain
Jul
20°
13°
15d rain
Aug
20°
12°
13d rain
Sep
19°
8°
10d rain
Oct
14°
2°
4d rain
Nov
8°
-2°
4d rain
3d snow
Dec
3°
-7°
4d rain
4d snow
A sample 3-day plan
Sat — Shimla to Kalpa
- 12:30 pmLunch at Rampur or Jeori
- 5:00 pmReach Reckong Peo; climb 7 km to Kalpa (about 235 km, 10 hours)
- 6:00 pmSunset on the Kinnaur Kailash range from your hotel
Sun — Kalpa village and Roghi
- 6:30 amSunrise on the Kinnaur Kailash peaks and the Shivling rock pillar
- 9:00 amKalpa village: Narayan-Nagini temple and Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar monastery
- 11:00 amWalk or drive 5 km to Roghi village and the cliffside 'Suicide Point'
- 2:00 pmLunch with local rajma and apples
Mon — Back to Shimla
- 7:00 amLeave Kalpa early to clear rockfall-prone stretches in daylight
- 11:00 amOptional Bhimakali temple at Sarahan (detour from Jeori)
- 2:00 pmLunch at Rampur
- 6:30 pmReach Shimla
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Kalpa: questions people ask
How far is Kalpa from Delhi?
About 541 km by road from central Delhi.
What is the best time to visit Kalpa?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug.
What is the weather like in Kalpa?
Warmest in Jul (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -9°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 15 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Kalpa in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Kalpa covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Kalpa cost?
From about ₹6,310 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Kalpa this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.