5 Days / 4 Nights
Daily Tour
15 people
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The Hampta Pass Trek is one of the Indian Himalayas’ most dramatic crossovers, taking you within 5 days from the flower-filled valleys of Kullu to the stark, high-altitude deserts of Lahaul and Spiti. This moderate trek offers an ever-changing landscape—from deep forests and rivers to breathtaking glacial valleys—culminating at the Hampta Pass (4,290 m / 14,100 ft). It’s the ideal summer/monsoon trek for both beginners with some fitness and seasoned adventurers drawn to big mountain contrasts.
True Himalayan Crossover:
Cross from the lush, green meadows of Kullu to the stark frame of Lahaul’s barren mountains. It’s a rare trek that lets you experience both sides of the Pir Panjal range in one go.
Chandratal Lake Option:
If weather and road conditions permit, you’ll visit the legendary Chandratal, a pristine turquoise high-altitude lake nicknamed “The Lake of the Moon”.
Monsoon Friendly:
Unlike most Himalayan trails, Hampta Pass remains a great (and safe) option in the monsoon (June–September), since it sits in the rain shadow of the mountains. Expect wildflowers, stream crossings, and mystical valley mists.
Accessible Yet Immersive:
With a moderate grade, easy ridge climbs, and frequent campsites, it’s excellent for trekkers transitioning to higher altitudes, or anyone eager to see rapid scenery changes in a single adventure.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Himachal Pradesh (Kullu – Lahaul/Spiti) |
| Base Camp | Manali |
| Trek Duration | 5 days / 4 nights (Manali to Manali) |
| Max Altitude | 4,290 m / 14,100 ft (Hampta Pass) |
| Distance | ~25-28 km (trekking), ~60 km (drive total) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best Time | June–September (peak: July–August) |
| Cost | ₹6,000–₹12,000 (includes food, tent, guide) |
By Air:
Fly to Bhuntar (Kullu) Airport, 50 km from Manali, then taxi/bus to Manali.
By Train:
Chandigarh is the closest railway station; continue to Manali by bus/taxi.
By Road:
Direct buses, taxis, and share cabs go from Delhi/Chandigarh to Manali. Trekking operators pick up from Manali bus stand/hotel.
Drive from Manali (2,050 m) to Jobra, then trek through pine forests and meadows to Chika campsite (3,100 m).
Follow river valleys, cross wooden bridges, and camp in vast open meadows at Balu ka Ghera (3,600 m).
Ascend to Hampta Pass (4,290 m), savor epic summit views, then descend steeply to Shea Goru, your first taste of Spiti’s moonscapes.
Trek through stark high-altitude valleys to Chatru. If feasible, drive onwards to Chandratal Lake for sunset. Overnight at Chatru.
Return via the Rohtang Pass, soaking up the dramatic shift from desert valleys back to lush Kullu.
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