Hampta Pass Trek
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Maximum Altitude
14,100
Best time to visit
May - Oct
Minimum Age
7+
Base Camp
Manali
Camping and folklore go hand in hand at
Hampta Pass Trek, which differentiates it from any other treks in Himachal.
Also known as Himachal's Valley of Flowers, this pass is located in the Pir
Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Besides, the Hampta Pass height in feet is 14,100 feet (4,298 meters) and
achieving this altitude comes with glaciers, fast-flowing rivers, challenging
terrain, steep, rocky, and vertical climb, and way more than any ordinary trek.
Besides any other hiking adventures,
the Hampta trek distance covers
two beautiful valleys in one single hike- Manali and Spiti. The trek is
accompanied by nature, with no sight of civilization around. Also, you get to
witness the contrasting views of Kullu and Lahaul Valley. On one side, you'll
see the beautiful Kullu valley, while on the other, you'll see the desolate
mountains and austere landscape of Lahaul.
Being purely a Himachali trek, the hike
to Hampta valley is always welcoming. While on Hampta pass trek map, you will travel through a small
woodland with a variety of flowering flowers in various hues, as well as high
vertical and rocky inclines. Fun fact, the name Hampta is derived from Hamta
Village, which lies on the trail to the pass.
Visit the mythological lake of
Chandratal located near the source Chandra River. The magnificent moon-shaped
lake is situated at an altitude of 14,100 ft. and is surrounded by peaks &
meadows. You can visit Chandratal Lake by taking a bumpy driveway from the
Chatru campsite. All you need to do is leave your excess luggage at the
campsite and start your 3 hours long bumpy journey to Chandratal Lake.
According to Hindu mythology,
Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers, arrived at this lake
searching for heaven. It is said that Indra, the King of Gods, came down on his
chariot to Chandratal Lake. To convey him in his mortal form to Swarga.
According to other local myths, fairies are believed to visit this lake during
the night.
What's more interesting about this trek
is Hampta Camping. Every campsite during the trek has its beauty and can only
be seen and felt by marking a presence at a particular point. Witness the
breathtaking sunset behind the Hanuman Tibba hill, from the Bhalu ka Ghera
campsite. You come face to face with the Deo Tibba peak as you progress further
down the trail.
Snow is the main attraction of this
trek. And the best time to visit Hampta pass trek is June and July. The Hampta pass temperature falls up to
almost -15 degrees during this time. For those who are more of a green lover,
the best time to visit Hampta pass for lush landscapes is in the month of
mid-July up till October. Hampta pass weather is lovely at
this time of year, with only new snow on the ground.
Hampta pass trekking tours are doable for all ages. However, the ChandraTal lake
trek difficulty comes under the category of easy to moderate. With the only
condition to keep yourself hydrated and relaxed throughout the pass and back.
Thus, making this trek, excellent for beginners.
The Hampta Pass Trek Package ends at Manali. And, what's best to ease
and relax at a popular hill station after an amazing hike. All you need to do
is check-in at Moustache Manali and head out for cafe-hopping, savoring
delicious local cuisines, visiting local markets, collecting souvenirs, and
much more.
Once done with Hampta pass trekking tours,
enjoy our backpacker hostel vibes reflecting Manali in every corner. A peaceful
retreat to enjoy the most instagrammable views right from your stay. Meanwhile,
join in for some musical jams or board games with fellow travellers in our
common area. Nestled close to all popular spots.
Hampta
Pass with Chandratal 5D/4N
Altitude: 10,100 ft.
Drive: 17 km (45 min)
Trek: 4 km (2 hours)
Stay Included: Stay in tents on sharing
basis
Meals Included: Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Wake up to a fresh morning, pack your
bags and start your drive to Jobra, start your trek to Chika which is the final
destination of the day.
You traverse through the maple and pine
trees with the Rani river flowing along your side, pass through two wooden
bridges and a soft patch of forest covering the walnut and oak trees.
After reaching the campsite rest and
get yourself involved in the tent pitching activity, consume hot meals, and
rest for the day at the campsite.
Altitude: 12,400 ft.
Trek: 5 km (4 - 5 hours)
Stay Included: Stay in tents on sharing
basis
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Wake up have your breakfast, get ready
for a trek to Bhalu Ka Ghera, You will be welcomed by the different colors of
small flowers.
Spot the snow flows melting and meeting
the river while a group of mules feeds on the green grass.
Few more meters into the trek, the
terrain starts to get flatten as you move towards the bed of sand.
Pitch your tents at the campsite and
enjoy the beautiful sunset behind the Hanuman Tibba peak, have your hot meal
and retire for the day.
Altitude: 12,800 ft., via 14,065 ft. (Hampta Pass)
Trek: 5 km (7 - 8 hours)
Stay Included: Stay in tents on sharing
basis
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Wake up to fresh morning breakfast,
start the day by crossing the mountains of Bhalu Ka Ghera.
You are walking in the rockfall prone
area, after an hour you reach a plateau that gives a front view of the Deo
Tibba peak.
As the descends end you start a 20 min
vertical climb to 14,000 ft. Hampta Pass. You will be welcomed by great
bird-eye views of Kullu and Lahaul valley, with Deo Tibba peak standing in
front.
After spending enough time at the pass,
descend to a zig-zag path until you hit down the valley. After an hour you hit
the base of the valley, pitch the tents and retire for the day.
Altitude: 12,800ft to 10,900 ft.,
14,100 ft. (Chandratal)
Drive: 70 km (3 hours)
Trek: 6 km (5 - 6 hours)
Stay Included: Stay in tents on sharing
basis
Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Evening Snacks - Dinner
Wake to an exciting morning as today
you will visit Chandratal Lake, post the breakfast descend to Chatru.
Pitch your tents and leave your excess
luggage at the campsite and start your 3 hours long bumpy journey to Chandratal
Lake.
After spending enough time at the moon
lake, start to head back to the Chatru campsite and enjoy the scenic journey.
Have your meal and retire for the day.
Drive: 65 km (2 -3 hours)
Meal Included: Breakfast
After a splendid night, wake to a good
morning have your breakfast, and pack your bags for a drive back to Manali.
With a heavy heart bid bye to the Spiti
valley and move back to Manali, this will be your last adventure of the day.
The scenic journey is a treat to the
eyes and you enjoy each and every curve of it.
Air: Take a flight to Kullu airport and
book a cab to Manali, if not possible you can book a flight to Delhi or
Chandigarh and board a volvo to Manali.
Road: The volvo transfers are available
from Delhi as well as from Chandigarh.
1. Shirts / T-shirts –2/3, Jeans /
Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality
(no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen
sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper &
lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen
socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
(Waterproof shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight
floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small quick dry
towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no empty
Bisleri bottles!!)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun
away from your face
11. Sun glasses (polarized/UV
Protected), Walking stick / Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch /
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any
specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag in case if you
are planning to offload your regular backpack
16. Hand Sanitizer
17. Extra face masks
1. Stay in tents on sharing basis from
Day 1 to Day 4.
2. All meals included from Day 1 Lunch
to Day 5 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
3. Skilled local staff and trek guide
who have ample knowledge of the route.
4. Hot water for drinking purposes will
be provided on request.
5. Kitchen, dining, and toilet tents
will be used during the trek.
6. Cooks/Helper for carrying common
equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
7. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents, sleeping
bags, sleeping mats, etc.
(ii) Safety equipment - microspikes,
gaiters (If required), and a basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen
cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and camping fee included.
8. Transportation from Manali to Chika, Chatru to Chandratal and Chatru to Manali is included
1. The above trek charges do not
include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking
poles etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel
insurance.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water
bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits,
protein, or nutrition bar.
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone
fees.
3. In case if your trek remains
incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal
choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a
refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
4. Any additional cost incurred due to
changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne
by the Guest.
1. If cancellations are made 26 days
prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be
charged.
2. If cancellations are made between
8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total
package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling
are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of
the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the
tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your
trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no
rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the
tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or
reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund
will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity
by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the
100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking
will get cancelled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the
full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity
remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical
emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice
after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity
gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency,
government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of
travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity
or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be
possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected
to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the
date of booking.
Commute via road, from Delhi,
Chandigarh, and Kullu.
We recommend you buy trekking shoes for
the Hampta Pass trek, for eg. Quechua Trek 100.
We suggest you to consult your doctor,
regarding medicines to take on Hampta Pass Trek.
The entire Manali to Hampta pass distance is 20 km. However, for the best trekking experience, Hampta pass trek km is divided into 4 days of trekking.
No, liquor or smoke is strictly
prohibited on the Hampta Pass trek.
A moderate level of fitness is required
for the Hampta Pass trek; a person should be able to run for 3 km in 20
minutes.
No. Due to snowfall, it is closed
during the following months.
Yes, the Hampta Pass trek is completely
safe for female solo travellers.
You can take an evening bus from Delhi
to Manali and start your trek as per the updated itinerary on our website.
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