Hampta Pass trek is one of the eye-popping treks in Northern India, Every nature lover should do this trek once in a lifetime, This is an excellent trekking spot and you can find incredible places to explore.
Day 01: Drive Manali to Jobri and trek to Chikka
Day 02: Trek from Chikka to Balu Ka Ghera
Day 03: Trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Gohru via Hampta Pass
Day 04: Shea Gohru to Chatru
Day 05: Chatru to Manali
Permissions of local authorities and entry fees.
Hygienic food during the trek from day 1 lunch to day 5 breakfast We offer both veg and egg dishes
Transportation from Manali to Jobri, Chatru to Chandertal and back to Manali as per itinerary.
Comfortable stay in Alpine/dome tents for 4 nights in deferent campsite on route of Hampta Pass Trek.
Camps on 3 or 4 sharing basis
Oxygen cylinders and fully equipped first aid box
All the important comon trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, mattresses, tents, dining tents, utensils, and kitchen tents
Mule for common equipment of trekking groups
Insurance of participants
Any personal expenses.
Meals and stay in Manali hotel and food during the travelling.
Porter for personal belongings.
Any item not included in “Price includes"
Personal trekking equipment like, trekking shoes, jacket, trek pants, and backpack etc.
Any emergency cost.
Sightseeing and pickup drop from bus stand.
Travel insurance
Here is the detailed three days Itinerary for Hampta Pass Trek
Altitude: 2050 meters to 2743 meters to 3048 meters
Drive distance: 16 kilometers.
Trekking distance: 3 km of trek
Trail: Followed by Jobri
Water resources: There are many water resources on this trail
Trekking difficulty: easy
Our trekking trip will start from Manali in the morning around 9 am. We will drive from Manali to Jobri in the morning. The distance between Manali to Jobri is about 16 km and we have to drive for 1 hour. This journey is exciting and we will get to see the enchanting lush green nature of Kullu valley and Chandra valley on this road.
This journey will go upwards and we will witness majestic mountains waving at us. As you move upwards, the gushing River Beas will be seen on one side and tall pine trees on the other side. We will finally reach jobri within 1 hour.
Part 2: Trek from Jobri to Chikka
After reaching Jobri, our real adventure of trekking will begin. We have to walk through dense green forests of deodar and maple trees. It is an easy-to-moderate trekking route of about 3 km. After walking for some minutes, you will see Rani Nallah streams flowing at a good speed. Chikka Valley is waiting at the end of these forests to greet you.
From Chikka Valley, the road ascends and you will see many boulders with colorful flowers and shrubs. This route also offers you the sight of horses running freely. We will spend the night at the Chikka campsite.
Altitude: 3048 meters to 3600 meters
Trekking distance: 7 kilometers.
Trek duration: 6 to 7 hours.
Trail: Followed by Jwara
Water resources: it is better to carry enough water to complete your water needs
Trekking difficulty: Moderate.
As it is the second day, the journey will be a little more difficult than the first day. Today, we have to climb at an altitude of about 3600 m from our campsite. Firstly, we have to cross a wooden bridge to start our journey. The second trek route is along the Rani Nallah streams. It is a light-inclined path with little boulders. This path has vibrant and beautiful flowers, shrubs, sheep, and various types of plants. Moreover, it has a forest of maple trees as well as pine trees and lots of lush green spots.
We have to cross a distance of around 2.5 km from the river. After the river crossing, we will watch the beautiful meadows of Jwara. This patch of land has many colorful flowers and shrubs that refresh your mind. We will spend some time at Jwara and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we will start our journey towards Balu ka Ghera.
The route to Balu ka Ghera is wonderful with beautiful orchids and small exotic birds. The night campaign will be at Balu Ka Gera near huge mountains and hills.
Altitude: 3600 meters to 3900 meters - 4200 meters.
Trekking distance: 9 kilometres
Trek duration: 7 to 8 hours
Trekking trail: followed by Hampta Pass
Water resources: You must carry a good amount of water due to the shortage of water resources
Trekking type: Difficult
On the third day, the trek starts getting a bit difficult. So you need to be a bit careful as the air gets thinner than on previous days. We have to walk on the toughest routes of the Hampta Pass Trek. So, we will start our journey in the early morning at 7 am from Balu ka Ghera. We have to walk through Rani Nallah's streams. The starting phase of this trail is difficult and goes in a zigzag way. You will see big boulders on this route. After passing this land patch, you will be welcomed by a huge valley with a flowing river on another side.
After walking for about 2 km, our road becomes steeper and it ascends continuously. We have to climb on steeper slopes throughout the way. The path will be filled with snowfall and you will reach Hampta Pass after walking for 3 km. This pass is a small land patch that will take us to Lahaul.
The Lahaul trail descends and has muddy paths with loose sand. You will also have to walk near large boulders which makes the route more challenging. After crossing this difficult path, you will have to walk on a straight road to reach Shea Goru. We will spend a beautiful night with our group at Shea Goru.
Altitude: 3900 meters to 3350 meters
Trekking distance: 5 to 6 kilometres descend.
Trek duration 3 to 4 hours.
Drive Distance 75 kilometres
Drive duration: 7 to 8 hours
Trekking trail: Followed by Shea Goru
Water resources: You must carry a bottle of water as this route has limited water resources
Trekking difficulty: easy
On the fourth day, we will visit Chatru. This region is located in the lap of the Himalayas. Today, it is going to be a long day as we have to travel by car and then on walking. Chatru is a dainty temporary settlement on the banks of Chandra Rivulet and it's a beautiful downhill trek from the beautiful Shea Gohru. It has majestic views of mountains and streams where you can spend a lovely time in peace.
We will start our trek at 7 am and have to cross the second river. Crossing the river is one of the most rocking things on this trek. Chandra River with its full force will meet you on this road. We will reach Chatru at 11 am.
Drive from Chatru to ChandraTal Lake
After reaching Chatru, we have to start driving to reach Chandra Tal Lake. This lake is located at a distance of 900 meters from Chatru. The full road from Chatru to Chandra Tal Lake is amazing with nature spots, scenic beauty, and huge landscapes. However, the road has unlevelled surfaces with dangerous curves and turns. Although the road is dangerous, you will still enjoy the thrilling experience of driving on this route.
Driving along with the gigantic Spiti valley and lavish green landscapes is an unforgettable moment. We will finally land at Chandra Tal Lake after a short halt. The pure atmosphere around this lake will make you forget all your stress and worries. We will spend some time in this serene place and start our journey again to reach our campsite Chatru. We will reach Chatru by night and spend the night in tents.
Altitude: 3350 meters to 2050 meters
Drive distance: 60 kilometers.
Drive duration: 3 to 4 hours
Difficulty: easy
Today is the last day of trekking. We will leave Chatru in the early morning. We will drive for around 2 hours to reach Manali. On our route, we will bid goodbye to the beautiful Spiti Valley. This road also has many checkposts and army tents.
We will drive through the Atal Tunnel to reach Manali. Our Hampta Pass Trek route ends at noon in Manali. From Manali, we will all depart with bundles of memories of the Hampta Pass Trek. You can stay in Manali for a few days to enjoy its scenery and beauty.
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