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- HAMPTA PASS
- Himachal
- 6 Days
- 13 to 55 Yrs
- Moderate
- Tour Guide
Description
Hampta Pass trek is the best monsoon trek ever; Treks in India are an achievement itself. And when it’s about Trekking in Himachal, it is an ultimate feeling. Himachal Pradesh has a bunch of trekking destinations that people look after, amongst those Hampta Pass Trek is one of the dramatic Trek nestled at an altitude of 14,035 Ft.
Hampta pass trek starts from Manali, and one can get enough time to witness the beauty of Manali. This Trek is considered as one of the beautiful treks in Himachal region. The thrilling five days trek starts & end in Manali in the lap of Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh.
Offers the exotic view of vibrant landscapes, lush greenery, thick silver brick, pine and oak forests, wild, colourful blossoming flora, and the magnificent scenery far beyond your imagination. The whole scenario throughout the way feels like a tale of a beautiful garden, with a lot of adventure in each step you count.
Short Itinerary
Day 2 - Trek from Jobra to Jwara
Day 3 - Trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera
Day 4 - Trek from Balu ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass
Day 5 - Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru
Day 6 - Drive from Chhatru to Manali.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Manali. Drive to Jobra & Trek to Jobra
Get to Shuru Homestay by 10.30 AM. Start for Jobra immediately after lunch (2 hours drive). The cab fare is Rs 3,000 per vehicle (shared). Trek to Jobra campsite (30-minute trek).
Trek from Jobra to Jwara
Easy-moderate. Easy walk to Chika for about an hour followed by 2 hours of ascent through a boulder section. Descent for 1-1.15 hours easing off into a level walk.
Trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera
Moderate. Short meadow walk followed by boulder section for a couple of hours, leading to a trail on loose rocks all the way. Very gradual incline through the day.
Trek Balu ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass
Moderate. An hour of gradual ascent after which the trail becomes steep uphill till the pass, interspersed with short descents. 2 hours of steep descent from the pass.
Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru
Moderate. 2-2.5 hours of walking on moraine and lose rocks, followed by a descent across glacial flows. Optional: Visit Chandratal lake (48 km / 3 hr drive).
Drive from Chhatru to Manali
Transport cost: Rs 6,500 per vehicle (or Rs 9,500 if Chandratal visited). Note: Distance/altitudes may vary by 100m/100ft due to conditions.
Important Points
- Mandatory: Carry copy of Photo ID for forest check posts.
- Stay: On trek, you will be staying 3 in a tent on all days.
- Cloakroom facility available at base camp for excess luggage.
Note: Twin sharing may not be available May-August due to global material shortages; 3-person tents will be used for comfortable space.