Kalpa Homestay-Kinnaur

Kalpa

Kalpa is perceived to be a land of fairy tales and fantasies which has spectacular lush green valley, vineyards, snow clad mountain of mighty Kinner Kailash (6050m) and Jorkanden (6473m), grab your eyeballs and don’t let go. Reached by a winding 7 km road up through pine woods and apple orchards from RekongPeo, Kalpa is thebase of few most beautiful treks of India. It also is the home of Shyam Saran Negi, the first voter of Independent India.

It is a little gem of the village and probably the only one homestay in Kalpa. Located just 100 mtr from Kalpa bus stand, in middle of an apple orchard, it was built by Rajesh Negi in 2012 when Govt approved Homestay Scheme Himachal. It’s a peaceful place conducive to meditate, to relax and to balance your energies. Consisting of 3 spacious guest rooms, all with attached toilet, it has a common sitting area to socialize with fellow travelers with hot masala tea. You can also bask in the garden while admiring the beauty of Kinner Kailash.

Location: 600 mtr from Kalpa bus stand.
No. of Rooms -3; Total Capacity -10

Tariff

Classic Room: 2100/-
Extra Person: 950/-
Complimentary: Breakfast & Dinner
Lunch: 200/-

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Ayurveda Body Massage • Laundry • Tibetan & Ayurveda treatment and medicine • Guide • Running Hot Water

Food

Kalpana is the in charge of the kitchen. She serves freshly cooked Kinnauri cuisine and North Indian food. Most of the vegetables come from own organic farm. Breakfast is served as per guest choice like Paratha with curd or tea, Sandwich, Butter Toast, Bread Omelette or Puri Bhaji. Dinner is mostly traditional Indian food. Non-vegetarian food can be served on advance notice.

Activities

Trek to Tsaka (day trek) • Kinner Kailash Parikrama (6 day) • Village Walk, Trekking • Hiking •Jungle picnic.

Point of Attraction

Lochawa La-Khang (the monastery) • Fort • Narayan-Nagni Temple

Excursions

Roghi Village • Pangi Village • Recong Peo • Sangla

Know your Host

Rajesh Negi is a farmer and a very social person. He takes care of the home with wife Kalpana. Apart from farming he likes to guide his guests on hidden treks around Kalpa.

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