Hamta Pass Trek

Highlights

The Hampta Pass trek is a thrilling and scenic trek located in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. The trek is a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty and takes trekkers through dense forests, glistening streams, and towering snow-capped mountains. The trek reaches a maximum altitude of 14,065 feet and covers a distance of approximately 26 kilometers over six days.

The trek also includes a visit to the stunning Chandratal Lake, which is a crystal clear blue lake located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. The lake is a sight to behold and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and meadows.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Manali. Drive to Jobri Road head, and Trek to Jobri

Drive Distance: 15 km | Drive Duration: 2 hours | Pick-up point for trekkers: Silver birch Cottage, Prini
Trek Distance: 1.5 km | Trek Duration: 2 hours
Get to Silver birch cottage by 10.30 AM. Start for Jobra immediately after lunch (1 hours drive). The cab fare is Rs 3,000 per vehicle. This is not included in the trek fee. It is to be shared by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Trek to Jobri campsite (30-minute trek).

Day 2: Trek from Jobri to Jwara

Trek Distance: 4.50 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 8965 ft to 11005 ft
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.

Day 3: Trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera

Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11005 ft to 12220 ft
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.

Day 4: Trek from Balu ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hamta Pass

Trek Distance: 8 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 12220 ft to 12695 ft via 14,065 ft
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, easing off into a flat walk.

Day 5: Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru

Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru
Trek Distance: 7 km | Trek Duration: 4.5 hours | Altitude Loss: 12695 ft to 10785 ft
Moderate. 2-2.5 hours of walking on moraine and lose rocks on gentle inclines, followed by a descent to Chhatru across a couple of glacial flows.

Day 6: Drive from Chhatru to Manali/Drive from Chhatru to Chandratal Lake to Manali

Drive from Chhatru to Manali. | Optional: Drive from Chhatru to Chandratal Lake to Manali
Drive Distance: 64 km | Drive Duration: 5 hours
Optional: Drive Distance: 160 km total | Drive Duration: 9-10 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,785

Important Point

You will be staying in tents on all days of the trek

The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending on weather conditions and route taken

Altitude may vary by 100 feet for similar reasons

Trekkers must carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.