Hampta Pass Trek

Duration

5 days

Difficulty

Moderate

Best season

Jun – Sep

Max altitude

4,270 m

Few treks change scenery as sharply as Hampta. You climb through pine and birch forests and flower-filled meadows, then cross a high pass into the stark, glacier-carved desert of Lahaul, finishing with a visit to the turquoise Chandratal lake when the road is open.

Highlights

• Cross a 4,270 m Himalayan pass
• Camp beside glacial streams at Balu ka Ghera
• Chandratal lake excursion (weather permitting)
• Certified mountain leaders and cooks

Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Manali → Jobra → Chika

   Drive to the roadhead and walk 2 hours to our first riverside camp.

2. Day 2

   Chika → Balu ka Ghera

   Gentle climb through meadows with the pass coming into view.

3. Day 3

   Balu ka Ghera → Hampta Pass → Shea Goru

   The big day: summit the pass and descend into Lahaul.

4. Day 4

   Shea Goru → Chhatru

   Easy walk down to the Chandra river. Optional Chandratal drive.

5. Day 5

   Chhatru → Manali

   Drive back over Atal Tunnel / Rohtang.