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Kalpa

Kalpa FRH is at an altitude of 2,960m and faces the majesty of the Kinner Kailash mountain (6,050m) which is regarded as one of the mythical homes of Bhagwan Shiva; by its side is a seventy-nine foot high rock formation that resembles a 'shivalinga'; this changes colour as the day passes and is visible to the bare eye on a clear day. The 'parikrama' around the base of the mountain is a seven to eight day trek. Also visible alongside the Kinner Kailash, are the peaks of Jorkanden (6i473m) and Raldang (5i499m). This cluster of peaks separates Kalpa and the Satluj valley from Sangla and the Baspa vaIley. In Kalpa, the Narayan-Nagini temple is an exemplary example of local craftsmanship. There are a couple of Buddhist monasteries at Kalpa - including the Hu - Bu - Ian - kar gompa said to have been founded by the great translator, Rinchensang - po (950 - 1055CE). The mid-19th century British Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie lived for several months at Kalpa (then known as Chini), and construction of the Indian Railway System was initiated by Dalhousie during this sojourn.