Hampta Pass Trek
Kullu/Manali
| Trek Duration | : 5 days / 4 night |
Trek Difficulty
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: Moderate/Difficult |
| Trek Alititude | : 4200m. |
Trek Length
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: 36km. |
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₹ 15500 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: - Manali - Jobra - Chikka
⮟ ⮝- After Breakfast and packed lunch drive towards Jobra Village and start your trek to Chikka Thach.
- Today, your whole the route passes through green fields and thick forests and Beas river.
- It will take 4 to 5 hrs to reach till your destination.Valley is on the top of altitude from where you can spot different moutain of Manali.
- The panoramic view of both sides is really wonderful and breathtaking
- You will pitch up tents on beautiful meadows evening snacks and a small bonfire with dinner.
- Overnight stay at tents.
Day 2: Chikka to Balu Ka Ghera
⮟ ⮝- The secend day starts early. After an early morning tea and breakfast, we stretch our muscles a little for the climb ahead and After a short warm-up session, we get our move on by 9 in the morning.
- A little further into the trail, the flow of Rani nallah changes towards the right-hand side. There’s something very refreshing about water bouncing off the small boulders lined along the stream, its sprinkles hitting us in the face taking away the fatigue that comes with walking on the trail. We experience the first river crossing of the trek after 2.5 kilometers. This river crossing is a gateway to the colorful meadows of Jwara, a huge stretch packed with flowers that boast of all the hues of the colour spectrum. Lunch break at Jwara is equivalent to a picnic at a park. The trail from Jwara gets easy with minimal ascends and runs closer to the river. It turns completely flat 4 kms from here. On the right-hand side of the track, you can spot small pockets of land between the water stream with unusual orchids and small birds. This magical pathway leads us straight towards Balu Ka Ghera, the second campsite.
- We will spend one nights at this camp which is rich in all shades of green, riddled with heaps of sheep, shepherd dogs, unfettered horses and is an amphitheater of the highest peaks in the two ranges - Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar. In all its abundance of kindness, it also gives us our first glimpse of Hampta pass.
Day 3: Balu Ka Ghera to Hampta Pass (4,200M) to Shea Goru
⮟ ⮝- Day 3 is the longest and toughest day of the trek. Today, we cover a distance of 9 kilometers in 7 hours and gain an altitude of 600 meters. Early in the morning, we leave Balu Ka Ghera at 6:30 AM and walk along the Rani nallah. For 1 kilometer, the trails are paved in a zigzag manner because of the huge boulders. After a while, the valley opens up and a huge frame of the river runs parallel with us. When we cross 2 kilometers, the trails get steeper and steeper with heavy ascents and turns. The higher we climb, the thinner the river becomes. The last source of fresh water and greenery ends at the 3km mark and a dry trail of snow and rock begins. The path on the snow is vigorous and the weather is likely to be unpredictable for the next kilometer. Hampta Pass lies at the end of this trail. The pass is a small stretch that leads us to Lahaul. The trails directly descend with a 50-degree steep slope from the pass. This descent continues for the next 3 km. Loose sand, mud, and big boulders can make the stretch challenging to navigate during rains. The trail offers you some relief once you cross this stretch for the final 2 kms is flat and straight. It leads us directly towards Shea Goru, the third campsite.
Day 4: Shea Goru to Chhatru
⮟ ⮝- 4 hour trek + 3 hour drive The second river crossing of the trek happens on the glacial stream near the campsite. Crossing through the river from Shea Goru is one of the most adventurous assets of the Hampta Pass trek. On this day, we cover a distance of 5 kilometers in 4 hours. We cross the river around 7 AM and start descending downwards. The powerful Chandra river rushes on our left-hand side. Expect to reach the campsite, Chhatru, around 11 AM. In case you do not opt for the transportation add on your trip ends here. Your stay & meal on this night is covered.
For trekkers who opt for return transportation add on:
⮟ ⮝- At Chhatru, we assemble in the nearest roadway and start driving towards the stunning Chandra Tal Lake. It takes 3 hours and 70 kilometers to reach the lake. The incomplete roads, dangerous curves, flowing streams make for a complete off-road driving experience. Throughout the drive, you can witness the marvelous snowcapped Spiti range on both sides of the road. The serene lake is situated at a height of 4,250 meters and after a brief stop, we return to our campsite in Chhatru by night
Day 5: Chhatru to Manali
⮟ ⮝- Enjoy a delicious morning breakfast and On the final day, we pack and leave early for Manali by around 7 AM.The distance between Chhatru and Manali is 60 km and it takes 1hour 30minutes to reach the Manali bus stand. On the way, while we exit Spiti, we find many army tents and small check posts. Close to 45 minutes into the drive, we enter the infamous Atal tunnel and Reach Manali After noon. Take your journey back home.
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