Hampta Pass Trek
5 Days / 4 Nights
Hamta Pass Trek is one of the most unique treks in Indian Himalayas, gets you all the flavors of what this part of India has to offer — Alpine Forest, Meadows, River Crossing, Snow Fields, Glaciers, Cold Desserts, High Altitude Drivable Mountain Passes and a High-Altitude Lake. This 35 Km (Approx) Trail is well marked and is good for mules. The 14200 Feet High Hamta Pass if one of the trek which can give you an experience that you won’t forget. As you reach the pass one is left in an Awe as the huge Mountains are just whiskers away from the trail.
Your detailed journey plan
Drive: 1 Hour
Trek: 2 Hours
Altitude: 10500 Feet AMSL
Day one of Hampta Pass Trek starts with your arrival in Manali early morning, assemble at The Mall Road, Manali. You will be met by our trek leaders who will assist you with the transfer to trek starting point Jobri. From Jobri, begin a 2-hour trek towards Chikka, our first campsite. Remaining day is to rest and explore the surrounding areas. After dinner, overnight stay at Chikka.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Trek Time: 4 to 6 Hours
Distance: 6 Kms
Altitude: 13000 Feet AMSL
After breakfast we head to our next campsite. We will cross a fast-flowing rivulet called Jawara. Then we ascend to Balu Ka Gera campsite at 12,000 ft. Rest of the day is at leisure. Experience the Himalayas and immerse yourself in the beauty of the mountains. After dinner, overnight at Balu Ka Gera campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Trek Time: 6 to 7 Hours
Distance: 10 Kms
Altitude: 12500 Feet
After breakfast we head to cross the pass. This will be the longest day, hence an early start. We ascend to Hampta Top at 14,100 ft AMSL, then descend into the Lahaul Valley and camp next to a river. Terrain Early in the season is coverd with Snow however late in the season you will be walking on moraine dodging boulders. After the pass the trail descends steeply towards the Valley Floors as we approach the pass on the back one ca see Hanuman Tibba in the lower valley, from the Pass Inderasan Dominates the skyline, from the valley floor after a while Deo Tibba Appears on the right of Inderasan. We reach the campsite and relax for the day After dinner, overnight at Shia Gouru campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Trek: 4 Hours
Drive: 6 Hours (To & Fro)
Altitude: 11,500 Feet AMSL
After breakfast we descend to the nearest human settlement, Chattru. This summer village is located at an altitude of 11,000 ft above MSL. After reaching Chattru, we head to Chandratal Lake by vehicles. After visiting the lake, we drive back to Chattru campsite. Overnight at Chattru campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Early morning drive to Manali via the newly opened Atal Tunnel — an engineering marvel and the longest highway tunnel in the world above 10,000 feet. Your Hampta Pass Trek ends with drop at Manali.
Meals: Breakfast
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PS: Adventure Insurance is Mandatory. You Can either get the Insurance By Your Self or We can also arrange the same for you at the actual cost
Fitness Required for Hampta Pass Trek
At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.The Hampta Pass Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness
Trekking Experience:
Ideal trek for a beginner.Fitness Required: The Hampta Pass Trek falls in the category of Moderate to Difficult treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has steep ascends or descends. Water is available on the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.
Our treks are generally planned in a way that on an average you have to cover around 9 Kms in 6 hours although there may be slight variation depending on the terrain. This works out to roughly 1.5km per hour which is equivalent to walking in the plains at 6km per hour.
You can train yourself to run 3 kms in 30 minutes as per the schedule given below. Remember always start your training program with stretching and warm up exercises.
Follow this training schedule for trekking fitness required.
Week 1: Start with 10 minute of brisk walk and then jog for 10 minutes and finally 10minutes of easy walk.
Week 2: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk
Week 3: 5 minutes of brisk walk 15 minutes of jog 5 minutes of easy walk
Week 4: 5 minutes of brisk walk and jog for 25 min and cool down your body
List of Things to Carry for Hampta Pass Trek
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Hampta Pass Trek is a high altitude trek done in summers till late autumn. The trek is situated in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It offers stunning views of Indrasan and Inderkilla Peaks one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal Ranges, it lies near Manali and is recommended for both novice and experienced trekkers.
The best time for Hampta Pass Trek is during months between June to October.
Hampta Pass Trek is considered by comparison an easy to moderate high altitude trek. But you need to have good physical fitness to complete this trek. Doing cardio vascular exercises is very helpful for preparing for this trek.
During the Hampta Pass Trek temperatures vary between 0-20 degree celcius.There will be considerable variation between night and day and in the direct sun and shade, so it is important to plan accordingly.
Normally our trek are designed in such a way that we reach our camp by lunch time and on an average trekking distance is roughly 6-7 Kms each day and it takes around 6 hours by an average trekker to cover that distance.
Below is a list of basic medicines you should carry for a high altitude trek. Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters Band aid – 10 stripsGauze cloth – 1 small role Leukoplast – 1 small roll Cotton – 1 small roll ORS – 5 packets Betadine cream Moov spray Tablets: Crocin – 5 tablets Avomine – 4 tablets Avil 25mg – 4 tablets Combiflam – 5 tablets Disprin – 10 tablets Norflox – 10 tablets Digene – 10 tablets Dianox – 10 tablets
Acetozolamide help in acclimatization but we do not advise it please consult your Doctor before taking it.
If we have to extend the trek because of the reasons which are beyond our control then additional charge may apply.
All our treks are led by certified & Experienced Trek Leaders/Guides. We believe in sustainable adventure eco-tourism which in effect means that our teams are locally sourced. Other than a Trek lead we in our team we will have local Guides, Cook, Helpers and Porters.
We make it a point not to have more than 25 to 30 people in a trek Batch as we believe that the best way to enjoy adventure is in small sustainable groups. It enhances the trek experience and ensures proper services, however in case of customized groups we can cater to bigger numbers as well.
Our Fixed departures are guaranteed and a promise to our customer that even if there is a Single trekker we will proceed with the trek at a loss.
We generally have a ratio of Male:Female of about 2:1. Mountains on the whole are much safer than the plains. Lots of solo female trekkers join us and we make it a point that only female trekkers share the tent with other female trekkers.
You can follow the list at things to carry
When you are in the mountains you should be self-sufficient and you should carry your own backpack. The charges to offload a backpack of roughly 9 kg or less is about ₹1750/- for the entire trek. Please note even if you off load your bag on 3rd or last day the charges remain the same ₹1750/-
Good trekking shoes are a must for the Hampta Pass Trek. Should be high Ankle Quechua has a good range of affordable trekking shoes. We recommend high ankle shoes as they are safer and better given the terrain.
We generally have 3-man tents were we accommodate anywhere between 2-3 people. Mostly we go with 3 Sharing, single or double sharing is done on request, it carries an additional charge.
Good physical fitness as well as mental fitness is required for the Hampta Pass Trek. This is an ideal trek for a beginner who wants to familiarize him/herself with high altitude treks.To get into optimum level of fitness you can go through our article How to prepare for a high altitude trek.
We server wholesome and nutritious Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Evening Snacks. The food is vegetarian. Vegetarian food is preferable at high altitudes as it is easy to digest.
The advantage of trekking the Himalayas is that your trekking route is filled with fresh Himalayan streams. Your trek leader/guide will direct you to places where you can fill clean water from. We recommend this water but in case you are unsure you can carry water purifying tablets with you.
We use Sumo/Xylo/Tempo for transportation. Other Vehicles can also be arranged at an additional cost or as per the requirement of the group.
Our team is trained in handling high altitude emergencies. Apart from being trained mountaineers they bring a wealth of experience with dealing with high altitude illnesses. We carry First aid kits and oxygen cylinders with us and in case of other medical emergencies we rescue the trekker till the road head. If any additional cost of evacuation is incurred it is borne by the trekker. Also before the trek it’s your responsibility to get a medical fitness checkup by a doctor which certifies you are fit enough for this trek
Organizers reserves the right to change the itinerary depending upon the weather conditions and other factors. If extra cost is incurred due to rescheduling the trekker is informed beforehand and extra cost if any is borne by the trekker. Please note that we operate treks in some of the most remote regions and harshest conditions where unforeseen events may force us to change the itinerary. In such cases, we or your trek leader will suggest the best alternative similar to your original itinerary.
Yes Hampta Pass Trek can be customised, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time for any number of people. The Cost for private customized trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style.
All the arrangements for the tour are pre-planned and prepaid. We will offer you alternate trek options of similar value depending upon the weather conditions if a trek is cancelled due to ‘force majeure’. In case of non-completion of the tour due to any reason whatsoever there will not be any refund for any unutilized services.
Up to 24 Days :- 95% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Between 14-24 Day :- 70% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Between 14-08 Days :- 50% of Trek/Tour cost will be refunded. Less than 7 Days :- No refund
We will reschedule your trek without any extra charge if this is conveyed to us in writing ateast 1 month before the trek starting date. Between 07-24 Days before start of the trek :- 30% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling. Less than 7 days:- 100% of Trek/Tour cost will be charged for rescheduling.
Manali is the base location for our Hampta Pass trek. Our meeting point in Manali is the Government bus stand opposite the mall road. We will pick you up at 11:00 AM in the morning and start the drive to Jobri. The entire drive from Manali to Jobri takes around 1 Hour, however due to traffic & poor road conditions this time may increase.
Manali is well connected with comfortable Volvo buses run by government and private operators. You can catch luxury and normal buses to Manali which are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate in delhi. The journey takes around 12-14 hours.
Closest airport to Manali is Kullu Airport which is well connected via flights from Delhi. The distance between Kullu and Manali is around 1 hour. To check flights available check makemytrip.com/yatra.com/easmytrip etc.
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