Chitkul Kalpa Tour Package Itinerary
Day 0 Delhi to Shimla (evening departure)
Pickup Point: Kashmiri Gate bus stand / Majnu ka Tilla | Pickup Time: 8:00 PM | Meals: NA | Stay: Overnight bus
- Gather at the boarding point with your trip captain and meet your co-travellers
- Enjoy the overnight journey, about 390 km and 7 to 8 hours to Shimla
Day 1 Shimla, Narkanda and Sarahan
Sightseeing: Sarahan village, Bhimakali Temple | Meals: Breakfast near Narkanda, Dinner | Stay: Sarahan village
- Breakfast near Narkanda, with mountain scenery and changing landscapes on the way
- Check in at Sarahan and relax before the walk around the village
- Visit the Bhimakali Temple and walk around the sleepy village
- Hot dinner and an early night
Day 2 Sarahan to Chitkul
Sightseeing: Chitkul village, Mathi Temple, Baspa River | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner | Stay: Chitkul
- Early breakfast and a scenic drive to Chitkul, the last inhabited village of India
- Check in, freshen up, then visit the Mathi Temple, the guardian temple of the Kinnaur Valley
- Try hot momos or rajma chawal at the local Hindustan Aakhri Dhaba
- Walk by the Baspa River, an alpine crystal river
- Musical bonfire in the evening, then dinner and the night at the stay
Day 3 Chitkul to Kalpa
Sightseeing: Rogi Viewpoint, Hu-Ba-Lan-Kar Monastery, Chandika Devi Fort | Meals: Breakfast and Dinner | Stay: Kalpa
- Drive to Kalpa after breakfast
- Stop at the Rogi Viewpoint for panoramic views of the Kinnaur Kailash peak
- Visit the Buddhist monastery (Hu-Ba-Lan-Kar) and the historic Chandika Devi Fort
- Evening free for the Reckong Peo market: local honey, pulses and a hot coffee
- Dinner and the night at the stay in Kalpa
Day 4 Kalpa to Shimla, overnight bus to Delhi
Drive distance: about 560 km | Meals: Breakfast | Stay: Overnight bus
- Breakfast, then a farewell drive from Kalpa to Shimla
- Lunch halt at Shimla with views once more
- Board the overnight journey to Delhi
Day 5 Reach Delhi
Drop point: Kashmiri Gate | Meals: NA
- Reach Delhi in the morning, and the trip ends with lots of memories
Inclusions
Transportation
- Delhi to Delhi by tempo traveller or Volvo bus
Accommodation
- Hotel or homestay on a shared basis
Meals
- Meals as per the day-wise itinerary, with breakfast and dinner on most days
Experience and support
- Experienced trip leader and trip coordinator through the journey
- Bonfire and other outdoor activities
- On-day sightseeing and explorations
- Medical kit support
Charges
- Driver allowance, toll taxes and parking charges
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Any extra meals (lunch and snacks) or stays apart from the itinerary
- Entry or ticket fees at sightseeing places
- Extra expenses for optional activities outside the itinerary
- Travel insurance and personal services such as laundry
- Costs due to weather, landslides or snowstorms
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Chitkul Kalpa Quick Facts
- Region: Kinnaur Valley, Himachal Pradesh
- Stays: Sarahan, Chitkul and Kalpa
- Highest point: Kalpa, about 9,050 ft
- Duration of the package: 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Pickup: Kashmiri Gate bus stand / Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi, 8:00 PM
- Difficulty: Easy, mostly sightseeing with short walks
- Best months: September to November, and December to February for snow
Things to pack for the Chitkul Kalpa trip
- Warm layers, a woollen jacket and a light down jacket. Nights are very cold, and winter nights are colder.
- Comfortable trekking or sports shoes with good grip
- Backpack or rucksack, not a suitcase or trolley bag
- Power bank, charger, sunglasses, phone and camera if you love photography
- Water bottle, snacks, toiletries and any personal medicines
- Aadhaar card, voter ID or passport, plus an ATM card and enough cash for shopping and personal expenses
Trip Highlights
- Chitkul, the last inhabited village of India, beside the Baspa Valley
- Mountain views from Rogi Viewpoint and Kalpa, with Kinnaur Kailash in sight
- Bonfire and stargazing nights at the campsite
- Sarahan, Bhimakali Temple and the Mathi Temple
- Reckong Peo market, with local honey, pulses and Himalayan culture
Cost Notes
Per-person pricing depends on the sharing type you choose. The table above shows the rate for quad, triple and double sharing. Stays are on a shared basis, and transport, the trip leader and the bonfire are included. 5% GST is charged on top of the package price.
Sightseeing on the Chitkul Kalpa trip
Shimla and Narkanda
A charming hill capital with colonial charm, and a scenic drive with a breakfast stop near Narkanda.
Sarahan and Bhimakali Temple
A sleepy village with the Bhimakali Temple, and a walk around the village after check-in.
Chitkul and Mathi Temple
India's last inhabited village, with traditional wooden houses, apple orchards and the Mathi Temple.
Baspa River
An alpine crystal river for a riverside walk.
Rogi Viewpoint
A village on a mountain slope with panoramic views of Kinnaur Kailash and the valley.
Hu-Ba-Lan-Kar Monastery and Chandika Devi Fort
A Buddhist monastery and a historic fort in Kalpa, reflecting the valley's mix of Buddhist and Hindu culture.
Reckong Peo market
The administrative town of the Kinnaur Valley, known for its bustling local market.