Hampta Pass Trek Experiential Learning

Overview :-

Hampta Pass is a beautiful crossover trek that spreads across the lush green valleys of Kullu-Manali to the arid and barren landscapes of Chandra Valley in Lahaul. This trek presents the amalgamation of distinct landscapes and cultures, which is a unique experience in itself. The trek entwines along rocky paths, grasslands, gushing streams, cascading waterfalls, hanging glaciers, and the beautiful crescent-shaped emerald lake ‘Chandratal’. Get to witness the confluence of three passes, Hampta Pass, Rohtang Pass, and Spiti, which is quite a surreal experience and not to mention a close encounter with the Buddhist culture and the lifestyle in the remote Himalayan villages. The inhabitants of Sethan are originally migrants from Tibet and Spiti Valley and you will get to observe their distinct culture and traditions.

For nature lovers, Hampta Pass is a great adventure, and the terrains keep changing vividly at every juncture of the trek, added to it is the thrill of climbing a dramatic pass, which makes the trek even more adventurous. Standing on top of the pass, you can see the stark difference in the landscapes ahead and behind the pass. Hampta Pass Trek lets you experience 5 days of diverse landscapes in a beautiful mountain rhapsody.

• Altitude: Jobra – 3000 m/ 9,800 ft to Chika 3100 m/ 10,100 ft.
• Drive: 2 hr to Jobra from Manali
• Trek Distance:  2.5 km | Duration: 2hr from Jobra
• Enough water through the trail
• Easy to moderate trail
• Stay in tent
• Meeting Time: 12 pm
• Reach Chika campsite by 5 pm

Day 2 : Chika To Balu Ka Ghera | Stay At A Beautiful Campsite

• Altitude: 3,600 m/ 11,900 ft.
• Trek Distance: 8.5 km | Duration: 5 to 6 hrs.
• Altitude Gain: 500 m/ 1,800 ft.
• Moderate trail, gradual ascent.
• Packed lunch will be provided.
• Enough water on the way.
• River crossing, boulder walk, and colorful tiny flowers on the way.

Day 3 : Balu Ka Ghera To Shea Goru | Panoramic Mountain Views

• Altitude: Hampta Pass – 4,300 m/ 14,100 ft; Shea Goru- 3,900 m/ 12,900 ft
• Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 10 hr
• Altitude Gain: 300 m/ 1,000 ft
• No water point on the way (depends on the condition of snow)
• First 1 hr gradual ascent then steep ascent till the pass
• Packed lunch at the pass, enjoy the view of Indrasen Peak
• Around 2 hrs of steep descent and 1 hr of flat walk from the pass to the campsite
• The coldest part of the trek
• Stay in tent

Day 4 : Shea Goru To Chatru And Drive To Chandratal | Bask In the Serenity Of The Lake

• Altitude: Chatru- 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft
• Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 5 hr
• Drive Distance: 49 km, 3 hr to Chandratal and back to the campsite, either on day 4 or day 5 (depending on road and weather conditions)
• Altitude Loss: 550 m/ 1,900 ft
• Gradual descent on the moraine
• Start early in the morning
• 2 to 3 water sources on the way
• Hot lunch at campsite

Day 5 : Chatru To Manali | Bid Adieu To The Mountains

• Drive Distance: 85 km | Duration: 4 to 6 hr
• Breakfast at campsite
• Lunch on the way (not included in cost)
• Make your further travel plan from Manali