27/06/2024
Hampta Pass Trek
Manali to Manali
duration 4N/5D
INR 8,500/-pp
Itinerary
Day 1 Manali Campsite to Chika (Drive: 16 km, Trek: 3 km, Duration: 3 hours, Altitude: 10,100 ft)
Once you arrive at Manali base camp at 9 a.m., an energetic briefing section will be held between trekkers and trek guides. After the briefing session, we will drive from Manali Basecamp to Jobra village, where the trek starts. From Jobra, the hike starts in Chika. Dinner and stay overnight.
Day 2 Chika to Balu Ka Ghera (Trek: 8 km, Duration: 5 hrs, Altitude: 12,100 ft)
After having breakfast, we'll begin our hike from Jobra to Balu Ka Ghera (named because of the territory of bears), since it's the hibernating place for bears in winter. The trek will again be filled with challenges and picturesque scenes as we cross different rivers and streams and experience the blossoms of nature. Thus, it'll be best to leave the climax scene to the trekkers only.
Day 3 Balu Ka Ghera to Hampta Pass and further to Shia Ghoru (Trek: 12 km, Duration: 8 hrs, Altitude: 14,100 ft)
On day 3 of the Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal, we might aim to leave the campsite by 7 AM because the trek ahead is long and somewhat tedious. It will be a very adventurous day, and we can see the variety of flowers on the whole trail. We'll go from Balu ka Ghera to Shia Ghoru, which is at 12,900 feet. It'll take approximately 4-5 hours to succeed at Hampta Pass (14,000 feet), and from there, another few hours to descend to Shia Ghoru. There will be a steep descent to reach the Shia Ghoru camp site, where you will enjoy a beautiful sunset from Hanuman Tibba Peak.
Day 4 Shia Ghoru to Chhatru, drive to Chandratal, and back to Chhatru Campsite (Drive: 49 km, Trek: 5 km, Duration: 8–9 hours, Altitude: 12,300 ft)
Today we are heading towards Chhatru, and often it is the place that will offer us the most breathtaking and unforgettable views of the valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The Spiti and Pir Panjal ranges will add to the splendor and magic of this place. Chhatru is the focal point of three places, namely Hampta Pass, Rohtang Pass, and Spiti Valley. This stretch of the trek will be followed by a jeep ride to Chandratal, which is believed to be the place from which Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, went to heaven. If the weather is favorable, you will be camping in Chhatru. The trail will be slippery on this day. Snowfall can be seen at the beginning of summer. After the summer, only patches of snow will be available.
Day 5 Jeep Ride from Chhatru to Manali Base Camp (Drive: 83 km, Duration: 4.5 hrs, Altitude: 6,730 ft)
The last day of this adventurous trip will begin early, as we'll be covering tons today. We'll aim to leave Chhatru by 8– 9 AM after having breakfast. Our first stop would be Manali, which we'll reach by lunchtime after crossing the Atal Tunnel. Although we are keeping Manali's arrival time at around 5 p.m. on the safer side.
Inclusions
Accommodation on triple sharing in alpine or dome camps.
Meals include from Day 1 lunch to the last day breakfast. Meals will be simple and vegetarian, mostly (bed tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea & snacks, soup, and dinner).
Crampons (spikes for shoes) and Gaiters for snow trekking.
Professional and experienced certified trek guide.
Transportation from Manali to Manali.
Exclusions
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.
Any kind of personal expenses during the trip or out of any emergency / Alcoholic beverages.
Any personal trekking gears (like trekking pole, trekking shoes, poncho, gloves, warm cap, bag, jacket).
Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
Rescue Charges in any unfortunate case.
