Hampta Pass Trekking

Pick up Chandigarh station/airport and drive to Manali by surface. Manali is a fascinating hill station of northern India and a perfect heaven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day for relaxation.

Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

Morning, after breakfast, proceed to visit the 450 years old Hadimba Devi Temple, the oldest temple in Manali built in pagoda style and surrounded by cedar forests, Club House, Tibetan monastery and Vashisht village, known for its hot Sulphar springs.

Overnight stay at hotel in Manali

This day after breakfast we will commence our drive from Manali to Jobra the starting point of the Hampta Pass Trek. The drive takes around two hours passing through villages like Panduropa, Hampta etc and checkpost of Allan Duhangan Hydro Power Project. At Jobri our trek leader will brief you about the do’s and don’t’s while on the trek and safety instructions. The initial trek route leads through thick forest of Walnut, Oak, Maple trees and then alongside the river crossing over wooden bridges. You will reach the Chika camp after a little. Relax at camp and savor your taste buds with yummy hot lunch prepared by our team.

Overnight in camp

Post morning breakfast we will start the trek for Balu Ka Gera. After crossing the stream the trek is of gradual ascent till Jwara Nala where crossing Jwara Nullah barefoot is an experience in itself. We rest for a while and then continue the trek for another hour to reach our camp Balu Ka Gera.

Overnight in camp

Today will be the toughest and most spectacular stretch of the entire trek. After reaching upper Balu Ka Gera the steep ascent of Hampta Pass begins which takes around 3 to 4 hours to reach top of the Hampta Pass. The views of snowcapped peaks and glaciers will take your breath away and from top of Hampta Pass the views of Mt Indrasan are stunning. After crossing Hampta Pass it’s a steep descent and then trek for another half an hour to reach Sia Goru camp. The Shea Goru camp site is also by the river side. We shall be setting our camps on the ground and retire for the night with a feeling of contentment at the heart.

Overnight in camp

This dayafter breakfast, we will proceed for the easy descent to Chatru and a gentle trek downhill from Shea goru. The massive mountains of the Pir Panjal and Spiti ranges dominate the entire landscape till the camp site at Chatru.. Chatru is a concensus of the three passes, Hampta, Rohtang and Spiti. You will notice the Chandra River flowing below and a road that goes by its side. More than two Glaciers comes next which are to be crossed. The other side of the Glacier is Chatru, the next camping zone.

Overnight in camp

After breakfast we leave for Manali enroute crossing the Rohtang Pass where our wonderful experience of thrills and trekking in Himalayas comes to an end.

Overnight hotel at Manali

In time check out from hotel after morning breakfast and leave for Chandigarh to connect the train or board flight for onward journey. End of services!!!