Hampta Pass Trek With Chandratal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Get on the best crossover trek of Himalayas between the Chandra Valley in Lahaul and the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh.

DURATION

5 Days/4 Nights

Pickup point

Manali Mall Road

ACCOMMODATION

Camps

Minimum Age

18

Best time to visit

Summer and Spring

Inclusions

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DURATION

5 Days/4 Nights

Pick up/Drop

Manali Mall Road

ACCOMMODATION

Camps

Minimum Age

18

Best time to visit

Summer and Spring

Inclusions

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From ₹6,999

per person

Hampta Pass Trek With Chandratal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Starting From

6,999

OVERVIEW

Popularly known as Himachal’s valley of flower, Hampta Pass trek is a 21 km long trek situated at an altitude of 14,100 ft. On the trek, one will get to witness the beautiful lush green valley with thick forests and snow covered mountains. This trek is considered one of the most beautiful treks of Himachal.

The trek to Hampta Pass starts from Jobra, located at a 2 hour drive from Manali. It offers lush green valleys of Kullu on one side and landscapes of Lahaul with barren mountains on the other. The trail takes you through green beautiful forests of pine, maple trees and birches. Witness the breathtaking views of Pir Panjal from the gateway of the Hampta pass. From the pass, you will witness the magnificent views of the snow-clad mountains of Lahaul range along with Indrasen and Deo Tibba peaks. The temperature in Hampta Pass remains pleasant throughout all months.

Note- If you are a group of 3 or more people, the trek can be organized anyday.

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Quick Info-
Hampta Pass trek distance: 21 km
Hampta Pass temperature: 12 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius during daytime and drop to 0 degrees Celsius -5 degrees Celsius at night.
Hampta Pass altitude: 14100 ft
Hampta Pass difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
Hampta Pass trek best time to visit: Mid June to October

DETAILED ITINERARY

  • After arrival at Manali, leave for Jobri Nallah in the morning.
  • Reach Jobra, freshen up and after a quick briefing session and round of introduction we start the trek towards Chika, our first campsite on the trek to Hampta Pass. 
  • Along the trail witness the wild forests of oak, birch and fir trees.
  • Chhika is a beautiful campsite beside the Rani River in the open Valley with great views.
  • Upon reaching the campsite, freshen up and enjoy the breathtaking view.
  • After dinner, retire for the night.

  • After a wholesome and nourishing breakfast, set on a trekking trail to Balu ka Ghera.
  • Trek from Chika to Balu ka Ghera is a moderate trek of about 5-7 hours. 
  • Today while trekking, enjoy the breathtaking views of Dhauladhar ranges, the outer Himalayan chain of mountains.
  • Walk through flowering meadows and valleys that create a delightful picture-perfect scenery for you to revel in.
  • Upon reaching the campsite, freshen up and have lunch.
  • In the evening with lip smacking snacks enjoy the mesmerizing sunset from the campsite.
  • Later, have dinner and retire for the night.

  • In the morning, have a delicious breakfast and today get ready to witness the landscape of the Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley.
  • The trek to Pass is steep incline, one can enjoy the stunning views of snow clad mountains.
  • After spending some time at pass start your descent to the next campsite at Shea Goru.
  • The downhill has loose rocks on the way so one has to be careful while walking downwards.
  • Upon reaching the campsite, freshen up and have lunch.
  • Enjoy the surreal views from the campsite and after dinner, retire for the night.

  • Today after breakfast, start your trek to Chhatru.
  • Enjoy the beautiful views of Pir Panjal on your way.
  • Chhatru is a most beautiful campsite; it is a sangam of 3 passes -  Rohtang, Hampta and Spiti.
  • After lunch at the campsite drive to Chandratal.
  • Spend some time exploring the beautiful moon shaped lake and drive back to the Chhatru.
  • After dinner, retire for the night in camps.

  • Wake up early, have breakfast and get ready for a drive back to Manali via Rohtang Pass.
  • Upon reaching Manali, bid a farewell to fellow travelers.
  • End your trek with beautiful memories.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

The Hampta Pass Trek With Chandratal, Manali Package Includes:

  • Accommodation in tents on a sharing basis. Separate for male and female. For twin sharing extra charges will be applicable.
  • Transport required in the trek
  • Highly advanced & certified mountaineering guide
  • Cloak room to keep extra luggage.
  • Vegetarian meals on the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
  • Cooks/helper and other requisite staff.
  • First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, medicines etc. will be with guide/trek leader and at camp site as well to deal with emergencies.
  • High quality tents and sleeping bags in all the camps.
  • All trekking, forest permits.

The Hampta Pass Trek With Chandratal, Manali Package Excludes:

  • Personal essentials
  • Equipment - Gumboots, trekking poles, etc.
  • Insurance - Personal and travel insurances.
  • Beverage - Mineral water bottles/bottled or canned beverages
  • Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits, protein or nutrition bar.
  • Any additional cost incurred due to changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne by the trekkers.
  • Loading and unloading of personnel luggage.
  • Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
  • Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • If cancellation is made 30 days before the date of travel, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • If cancellation is made 15 to 30 days before the date of travel, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • If cancellation is made 0 to 15 days before the date of travel, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
  • The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The best time for this trek is from Mid June to October.
Hampta Pass trek difficulty level is easy to moderate. It’s the best option for beginners and also the most popular trek in India.
The Hampta pass weather in summers & monsoon is pleasant for trekking and camping. In winters the place looks great and the temperature at night falls up to 4 °C to -6 °C. The vistas of mountains and snow leafed trees is impeccable.
The total Hampta Pass trek distance is around 21 km. The average distance covered each day is 5-6 km which takes around 5 hours to cover. The trail is easy to moderate and you’ll have 2 guides with you who keep guiding and motivating you throughout your journey.
All the members of support staff are certified in wilderness first aid and are trained for all concerns related to high altitude. The staff will be carrying a first aid kit, a stretcher, and an oxygen cylinder. All these precautions will be included in the Hampta Pass trek cost.
The trek is led by professional trek leaders who have completed Basic and Advanced mountaineering courses. There will be one guide who leads the group and another guide who will be walking at the end of the group.
Usually, the trek group consists of 20-24 people in one batch including males and females. We need a minimum of 6 people for a fixed departure, but for the customized trip, the group size doesn’t matter and will have customized Hampta Pass trek cost.
Absolutely. The safety of girls is of foremost importance to us. We always create a friendly environment on the trek. All our guides and other support crew are carefully chosen for your trips who are very honest and reliable.
No. Female trekkers share tents with female co-trekkers. If you are the only girl on the trek, you get a separate tent for yourself.
The age group for the trek is 18 to 60 years.
Vegetarian Indian food is served during the trek making sure that you have enough energy to continue your trek.
The best suited shoes for the Hampta Pass trekking route are the ones that are breathable and light in weight. Also, ankle support is also a very important thing to take care of while buying the perfect pair of shoes. You can go for brands like- Decathlon, Wildcraft, Quechua, etc. In the winters, you’ll require gators or gumboots which you can rent from the base village.

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