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Hampta Pass Trek (4,287M), #3583
Often regarded as a visual delight by mountain lovers, Hampta Pass is famous for offering a chance to witness the confluence of Hampta, Rohtang, and Spiti among amateur mountaineers.
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The Hampta Pass trek is majorly pursued by mountain lovers looking for a reasonable kind of adventure where nobody is required to have some prior mountaineering knowledge and can be mildly fit to trek the whole journey. The trek not only takes you through green limitless meadows but you will also pass through a thick forest region filled with pine, maple, and birch trees.
Our impressive team of Shikhar Travels has been carrying out this dream journey for thousands of mountaineers every year. So, enjoy the lush green beauty of Kullu Manali valley and barren landscapes of Lahaul, Spiti through the journey of Hampta Pass Trek with us, today.
Read our detailed itinerary for more information-
Day 01: Drive From Manali – Jobra – Trek To Chika: 2 Km, 2-3 Hours
Report us at manali at 11 AM, you will get ready to leave for Jobra which is about a one-hour drive from Manali. Jobra is a small settlement, mainly used by mountain lovers to arrange a campsite during their journey to Hampta Pass. And for Jobra, you will drive through a road made out of various hairpin bends so, you can expect a little adventurous journey mixed with the scenic view of the lush green Himalayan region.
Upon reaching Jobra, you will first feast on your packed lunch and later, use up that energy to trek towards Chika after crossing the river. Chika is a small little town located beside the Hamta River and the journey to this small town makes you walk through a thick forest area of pine, maple, and birch trees. After walking for 2-3 hours, you will reach Chika and walk up to the open area beside a waterfall for setting up the tents, and later, retire for the night.
MEALS: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02 – Chika – Bhalu Ka Ghera: 9km, 6-7hours
Upon finishing breakfast early in the morning, you will harness your backpacks on your backs and get ready to trek towards For Bhalu ka Ghera, you will need to make a gradual ascent alongside the Hamta River and pass through a dense forest area filled with rhododendron and silver birch trees. You will also pass through a path that overlooks the magnificent Dhauladhar range. You will walk on this trail until you reach the Jwara meadows, here is a shepherds’ hut where you can sip a cup of tea.
After enjoying this small refreshment break, you will proceed towards Bhalu Ka Ghera for which you will through a large valley of Jwara which is covered with different varieties of flowers. When you reach the end of Jwara valley, the trail will start the descending phase and somewhere ends at Bhalu Ka Ghera. Here, you will set up your camps on flat land covered with snow and grass and retire for the night.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Bhalu Ka Ghera – Witness The Hampta Pass – Siagoru: 7km, 10 Hours
Today, you will get ready to make the difficult part of your journey after having breakfast. The journey for today will be divided into two parts – one walking along a gradual steep climb towards the Hampta Pass and next, you will make another sharp descend towards the Siagoru Campsite area.
The climb for the first half is fairly gradual until you reach the Upper Bhalu Ka Ghera and upon reaching here, you will enjoy a short lunch break while basking in the warmth of the cold sunlight. Next, you will resume the trek and walk up to the Hampta Pass trek spread between the lush green valley of Kullu Manali and barren landscapes Spiti. You will spend some time cherishing the very part of this journey to your heart and later, you will descend back to the campsite area of Siagoru.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Siagoru – Chatru: 7.5 Km, 6-7 Hours
You will begin the journey back to descending the steep path from Hampta Pass and proceed towards Chatru which is about 7.5 km away from here. After waking up to the beautiful Himalayan Mountains, you will have your breakfast and get ready to trek to next campsite that is the small village Chatru. You will trek alongside the dominating landscapes of Spiti where landscapes lay all bare and exposed to judgment in front of its visitor. Later, we'll drive towards Chandratal which is a beautiful lake located 45 kilometers away from the campsite. However, the drive would only be possible if the weather permits as the harsh weather conditions could be a hindrance.
Overnight stay at Chatru campsite
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Chatru – Manali : 85 Km
After having breakfast, you will get ready for your departure to Manali from Chatru.
When you arrive back to Manali from where this trip started, you will say goodbye to us and leave for your next destination from Manali Bus Stand.
MEALS: Breakfast
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