Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Chitkul & Kalpa Kinnaur Getaway
- Duration
- 4D / 3N4 days · 3 nights
- Starts from
- Delhi
- Trip type
- Mountains
A 4-day Kinnaur road trip: Bhima Kali Temple at Sarahan, two nights in Chitkul by the Baspa River, and Kalpa facing Kinner Kailash.
- Mountains
- Heights
- Nature
- Culture
Dates
- 28 Oct 20264 days₹11,000
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The trip
This 4-day, 3-night road trip heads deep into Kinnaur, one of the most striking corners of Himachal Pradesh, with two nights in Chitkul and one in Kalpa.
You reach Sarahan in the morning after an overnight journey, freshen up and visit the Shri Bhima Kali Temple, then continue to Chitkul, arriving in the afternoon. There is time for a nature walk to catch the sunset and the snow-clad mountains before a bonfire and dinner. Day 2 is spent around Chitkul: views of the Baspa Valley, a short hike through the forest along the far side of the Baspa River, time by the river across from the ITBP camp, and another sunset and bonfire dinner.
On Day 3 you drive to Kalpa, stopping at Reckong Peo market and Roghi Suicide Point, then explore Kalpa village and its temple. The last day takes you from Kalpa to Shimla with views of the Kinner Kailash peaks along the way, and an overnight bus from Shimla back to Delhi. Stays, three breakfasts and three dinners, transfers, bonfire evenings and a trip captain are taken care of.
Highlights
Day 1 · 9:00 AMShri Bhima Kali Temple
Day 1 · 5:00 PMSunset nature walk
Day 2 · 9:00 AMBaspa Valley views
Day 2 · 2:00 PMBaspa River forest hike- Day 3 · 1:00 PMRoghi Suicide Point
- Day 3 · 3:00 PMKalpa village and temple
- Day 4 · 8:30 AMKinner Kailash views
Day by day
Sarahan, Bhima Kali Temple & Chitkul
Reach Sarahan in the morning after the overnight journey, freshen up and have breakfast, then visit the Shri Bhima Kali Temple. Continue to Chitkul, arriving in the afternoon, and relax for a while. You can head out for a nature walk to enjoy the sunset and the snow-clad mountains before returning to the hotel or homestay for a bonfire and dinner.
- 7:00 AMArrive in SarahanReach Sarahan in the morning after the overnight journey.
- 8:00 AMFreshen up and breakfastFreshen up and have breakfast in Sarahan (self-sponsored).
- 9:00 AMShri Bhima Kali Temple (a highlight)Visit the Shri Bhima Kali Temple in Sarahan.
- 10:30 AMDrive to ChitkulDrive on to Chitkul, arriving in the afternoon.
- 3:00 PMCheck in and relaxCheck in at the hotel or homestay in Chitkul and relax for a while.
- 5:00 PMSunset nature walk (a highlight)Optional nature walk to enjoy the sunset and the snow-clad mountain views.
- 8:00 PMBonfireEvening bonfire at the stay.
- 9:00 PMDinner and overnight stayDinner at the stay (included), followed by an overnight stay in Chitkul.
Chitkul Local Exploration & Baspa River Hike
Take in the Baspa Valley and the snow-clad mountains around the camp in the morning. After lunch, cross to the other side of the Baspa River for a short day hike through the forest along the river, and sit by the water across from the ITBP camp. Return to the hotel or homestay for a gorgeous sunset and dinner around the bonfire.
- 8:00 AMBreakfastBreakfast at the stay (included).
- 9:00 AMBaspa Valley views (a highlight)Enjoy the views of the Baspa Valley and the snow-clad mountains from around the camp.
- 1:00 PMLunchLunch in Chitkul (self-sponsored).
- 2:00 PMBaspa River forest hike (a highlight)A short day hike on the other side of the Baspa River through the forest along its banks.
- 4:00 PMRiverside across from the ITBP campSit beside the river and enjoy the view from the other side of the ITBP camp.
- 6:00 PMSunset at the stayReturn to the hotel or homestay for the sunset.
- 8:30 PMDinner around the bonfireDinner around the bonfire (included), followed by an overnight stay in Chitkul.
Chitkul to Kalpa via Reckong Peo & Roghi
After breakfast, leave Chitkul for Kalpa, stopping at Reckong Peo market and Roghi Suicide Point on the way. In Kalpa, explore the village and its temple. Dinner is served in the evening, followed by an overnight stay in Kalpa.
- 8:00 AMBreakfastBreakfast at the stay (included).
- 9:00 AMDrive from Chitkul towards KalpaCheck out and leave Chitkul for Kalpa.
- 11:30 AMReckong Peo marketStop at the Reckong Peo market on the way.
- 1:00 PMRoghi Suicide Point (a highlight)Stop at Roghi Suicide Point for the views over the valley.
- 3:00 PMKalpa village and temple (a highlight)Explore Kalpa village and its temple.
- 5:30 PMCheck in at KalpaCheck in at the stay in Kalpa.
- 9:00 PMDinner and overnight stayDinner at the stay (included), followed by an overnight stay in Kalpa.
Kalpa to Shimla & Departure to Delhi
After breakfast, leave Kalpa for Shimla, taking in the Kinner Kailash peaks on the way. In the evening, board the bus in Shimla for the overnight journey to Delhi, where the tour ends.
- 7:30 AMBreakfastBreakfast at the stay in Kalpa (included).
- 8:30 AMKinner Kailash views (a highlight)Take in the Kinner Kailash peaks on the way out of Kalpa.
- 9:00 AMDrive from Kalpa to ShimlaLong scenic drive from Kalpa down to Shimla.
- 6:00 PMArrive in ShimlaReach Shimla in the evening.
- 8:00 PMOvernight bus to DelhiBoard the bus in Shimla for the overnight journey to Delhi. End of tour.
What’s included
8 items · extras
Gear & extras, 8 items
- 2 nights at Chitkul and 1 night at Kalpa
- Transfers to and from in an AC tempo traveller / Toyota Innova / AC deluxe bus, as per group size
- Accommodation on twin/triple sharing basis in camps/hotels
- Local sightseeing as mentioned
- Bonfire and music
- Driver allowances, toll taxes, parking and state taxes
- 6 meals (3 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
- Experienced and friendly trip leader/captain
Not included, 6 items
- GST @ 5%
- Costs from itinerary changes due to landslides, roadblocks or factors beyond human control
- Lunches during the trip
- Costs from road blockages, accidents or landslides (borne by the traveller on the spot)
- Personal and medical expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Questions about this trip
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip starts with an overnight journey from Delhi; the exact boarding point is shared before departure. You reach Sarahan on the morning of Day 1. On Day 4 the group drives from Kalpa to Shimla and boards an overnight bus to Delhi in the evening, where the tour ends.
Which meals are included?
Six meals are included: dinner on Days 1, 2 and 3, and breakfast on Days 2, 3 and 4. The breakfast in Sarahan on Day 1, all lunches and meals during the journey are self-sponsored.
How much walking or trekking is involved?
Very little. There is an optional sunset nature walk on Day 1 and a short, easy hike through the forest along the Baspa River on Day 2. Most of the trip is scenic driving through Kinnaur, so comfortable walking shoes are enough.
What should I carry?
Heavy warm layers, a thermal set and a good jacket (Chitkul and Kalpa get very cold, especially at night), gloves and a cap, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, motion-sickness tablets for the long mountain drives, personal medicines and a valid ID.
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