Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek is a popular name when it comes to trekking around Manali. This is an epic trek which gives you the chance to appreciate the topography of both Alpine and Trans-Himalayas as you cross over from Kullu to Lahaul-Spiti over 7 days.

Experience walking in open, forested valleys full of pine, silver oak, and maple trees. As you go higher, the forest makes way for broad meadows and pastures full of wildflowers. With favourable weather, you even expect to trek through a glaciated valley in the final stages.

Crossing boulders and water — Crossing boulders and streams

TREK SYNOPSIS

From a place called Jobra, the trek route passes 3km north along the Hampta River after which you turn eastwards to reach Balu-ra-Ghera – the base of Hampta Pass. Balu-ra-Ghera is a beautiful campsite beside the Hampta River, and it takes an additional 4 hours to reach the pass.

At Balu-ra-Ghera campsite, you are surrounded by snowy peaks and hanging glaciers from all sides. Mount Indrasan and Deo Tibba stand to the south, Indra Kila and Pauri-ra-Jot to the north, and the Bhrigu Tung range closes the valley behind you to the west. The spectacular Shea Gohru Massif appears at a short distance to the east in front of you.

A sharp descent from Hampta Pass leads you to a high-altitude mountain valley called Shea Gohru – a valley formed by the glacier coming down from the north flanks of Mount Indrasan. A rivulet originates from the glacier and flows north-east to meet the mighty Chandra River near Chhatru in Spiti. Following this rivulet, you exit the valley to reach Chhatru, a roadhead on the Manali-Kaza road.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Rated as a moderate trek, the Hampta Pass trek offers a chance to witness all the beautiful features of Himalayan topography and raw natural beauty. A highly recommended trek that must be considered by all avid trekkers visiting Manali. Basic fitness and experience in hiking is required.

Our quality field staff and guides have experience in compassionately managing people of varying fitness and age levels on this trek.

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Best Outdoor Experience

Epic trek. Experience both alpine and trans-himalayas as you leave Kullu to emerge in Lahaul-Spiti.

Panoramas & Moon Lake

See Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Shea Gohru peaks up close. Visit Chandertal Lake in Spiti on the last day.

Qualified & Safe Guides

Mountain Sojourns has 12+ years of on-ground experience guiding travellers to Hampta Pass.

Affordable & Regular Trips

Value for money treks so that everyone can witness the best of the Himalayas around Manali.

6 Nights/7 Days
Season: July to October

₹ 12,500 per person + 5% GST

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Manali

Arrival at Himalayan Mountain Sojourns campsite at Palchan in the forenoon.
Meet your guide and other group members at lunch.
In the afternoon, after lunch, you can visit Manali market to purchase anything important for the trek or you may go for a short acclimatization walk around the campsite.
Dinner and overnight in rooms at the campsite.

Day 2: Manali to Chhika (10,000ft) – 2 Hours Trek

After breakfast at campsite, a vehicle will drive you to Jobra from where the trek begins.
You trek along Hampta River, heading north to reach a beautiful place called Chhika. The area is strewn with wildflowers and a few waterfalls lie just behind the campsite.
Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 3: Chhika to Balu-ra-Ghera (12,400ft) – 5 Hours Trek

After breakfast, start trekking. The Hampta River turns west from here and so does the route.
You leave behind the tree line. Beautiful mountain meadows welcome you on either side of the river.
The path is paved with grass, stones and a field of wildflowers.
Today’s trek ends at Balu-ra-Ghera – a flat camping ground beside the river Hampta.
Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 4: Balu-ra-Ghera to Hampta Pass (14010ft) to Shea Gohru (12,200ft) – 8 Hours Trek

After breakfast, start climbing to the top of the pass.
The trek on this day is challenging and the climb to the pass (4270 mt) takes about 3-4 hours. From the pass, you can enjoy a splendid view of magnificent Himalayan peaks of Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Indra Kila.
From the top of the pass, there is a one-hour descent to the meadows of Shea Gohru, a beautiful campsite at the foot of a glacier.
Dinner and overnight in tents.

DAY 5: Shea Gohru to Chhatru (11,000 ft) – 5 Hours Trek

From Shea Gohru, the trail descends along the left bank of a mountain rivulet.
After crossing the rivulet at two places, you reach Chhatru – a small roadside tourist destination on the Manali-Spiti road with the Chandra River flowing nearby.
Dinner and overnight in tents at camp on the banks of Chandra River.

DAY 6: Chhatru to Chandertal Lake (14,100ft) and back to Manali – 9 Hours Travel

Today, after an early breakfast you leave for Chandertal Lake by vehicle.
Located at an altitude of 4300m, Chandertal Lake is at the source of Chandra River.
Enroute, you pass the remote places of Chhota Dara, Bara Dara, and Batal.
At the foot of Kunzum Pass you steer left along the river to reach Chandertal Lake.
After spending some time at the lake you return by the same route to Chhatru and head to Manali crossing Rohtang Pass.
Dinner and overnight in rooms at Himalayan Mountain Sojourns campsite in Palchan.

DAY 7: Depart from Manali

After breakfast you leave the campsite for Manali town from where you travel to your next destination.
Trek ends.

Cost Includes

All meals (veg. food) – starts from lunch on arrival day till breakfast on departure day
Room accommodation on 4-sharing basis on Day 1 and Day 6
Tented accommodation in alpine tents during trek days.
Twin/Triple sharing tents, sleeping bags, foam trekking mattresses, dining tent, and toilet tent provided
Qualified high-altitude trekking guide
Trained high-altitude field staff
Pickup from Manali bus station to Himalayan Mountain Sojourns’ campsite at Palchan on arrival day (around 11AM)
Vehicle from our Palchan campsite to Jobra from where the trek starts on Day 2
Vehicle from Chhatru to Chandertal Lake and return to Himalayan Mountain Sojourns’ campsite at Palchan on Day 6
Porters/Mules to carry personal luggage (should not be more than 10kg)
Drop to Manali bus station from Himalayan Mountain Sojourns’ campsite Palchan at 10AM on departure day

Cost Excludes

Any expense arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bus delays, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
Medical evacuation
Insurance cover
Beverages like mineral water, soft drinks etc.
Any other expense not mentioned under ‘Cost Includes’

Essential Items to Carry

Two sets of warm clothes
One sweater and one jacket
Poncho raincoat
Trekking or sports shoes – one pair
Cotton or woollen socks – three pairs
Woollen cap and gloves – one pair each
Sunglasses – one
Water bottle – one
Torch – one
Towel and other sanitary items
A small backpack
A small rucksack to carry all these things on your back
Camera (optional)

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Stunning variety in scenery and culminating at the high-altitude Chandertal Lake, the Hampta Pass Trek is popular for all the good reasons. See Trek Details.