Hampta Pass Trek
Overview
- Altitude: 14,100 feet
- Duration: 5 Days
- Diffculty Level: Moderate
- Best Season: June to September
- Pick & Drop: Manali to Manali
- State: Himachal Pradesh
About
Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh is a dramatic crossover trek. It is one of those rare, dramatic pass crossings lying in the Himalayas.
On one side of the trail is the lush green valley of Kullu, with forests and grasslands. On the other side lies the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains deprived of vegetation.
A beautiful view of blooming flowers accompanies you through a substantial part of the trail. Their fresh smell keeps you energized throughout. A narrow green valley protected by snow-covered mountains is a bonus!
Hampta Pass Trek is a moderate trek. Its difficulty level ranges from easy to difficult. For most of the part, it’s just a simple hike through the valley, but the terrain becomes difficult as you approach the pass.
The pass crossing day is a long walk and may take up to 9 hours. Hampta Pass Trek is an ideal trek for fit first-timers, owing to its varied difficulty level.
At least four weeks of dedicated training will be required to be fit enough for this trek. Cardio exercises such as jogs, HIIT cardio exercises, etc., play an essential role in developing cardiovascular endurance, which is necessary for any trek.
For climbing and pulling purposes, one must have enough strength in their leg, arms, and core. Arm strength can be built by doing more reps of lightweights. Strength in the legs can be developed through running, squats, etc.
To construct a sufficient core strength, one will need planks, crunches, Russian twists, bicycle kicks, etc.
Hampta Pass does not pose much of a safety challenge. It is considered to be a pretty safe trek as compared to the other high-altitude treks.
Although Hampta pass trek is considered safe, one must be careful around the stream crossings and the descent from the pass down to Shea Goru campsite.
The trek takes you to a total height of around 14,000 ft. When you reach Jobra (which is at 9,300 ft approximately), you plan your trip further up to Shea Goru.
The total time taken to complete this trek is usually around six days, covering 25 kilometers.
On the first day, you reach Jobra, the base camp for the Hampta Pass Trek. A two-hour drive from Manali will lead you to Jobra. From there, a 30- minute hike will get you to the Jobra campsite.
On the second day, you travel from Jobra to Jwara. An altitude gain from 9,379 to 11,194 ft will take place on this day. The total time taken will be 4-5 hours.
On the third day, you trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera. An altitude gain of only about 800 feet takes place on this day.
On the fourth day, you travel from Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Goru via the beautiful Hampta Pass. The total time taken will be about 9 hours, covering a distance of 5 km.
On the last and final day, you travel from Shea Goru to Chhatru, drive to Chandratal, and then back to Chhatru. It takes around 4- 4.5 hours to complete this part of the journey, covering 6 km.
Trekking is always a fun escape from your daily taxing routine. A breath of fresh air and some exercise is proven to make one feel full of energy and a happier person. Happy trekking!
Short Itinerary
1st Day: Manali Arrival | Drive to Jobri | Trek to Chika (9800 Feet)
2nd Day: Chika to Balu Ka Gera Trek (12,411 feet)
3rd Day: Balu Ka Gera to Sheagoru Trek (12,254 Feet) via Hampta Pass (14,035 Feet)
4th Day: Sheagoru to Chattru Trek (10,898 feet) | Chattru to Chandratal Drive and Back
5th Day: Drive from Chattru to Manali | Tour Ends
Price
Manali to Manali:
| Triple Occupancy | 9500 / Person |
|---|---|
Delhi to Delhi:
| Triple Occupancy | 13300 / Person |
|---|---|
Itinerary (Manali to Manali)
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1st Day : Manali Arrival | Drive to Jobri | Trek to Chika (9800 Feet)
- The group assembles at the pick-up point by 08:00 AM.
- We'll meet the team captains and a small tour briefing would also be provided.
- After which, we’ll head out on a drive from Manali to Jobri.
- On reaching Jobri, we'll start our trek and will head out for Chika.
- Post-check-in, lunch will be served.
- The rest of the day is for acclimatization and resting after the first set of the trek is completed by the group.
- Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Chika.
*The pick-up point would be Manali ISBT(tentative).
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2
2nd Day : Chika to Balu Ka Gera Trek (12,411 feet)
- Breakfast will be served in the morning.
- After that, we'll head out on a trek to Balu Ka Ghera from Chika, where we were previously staying.
- All along the journey, you'll be accompanied by a river stream that follows the same path as the trek and the Indrasan peak is also visible through the trek.
- Post-check-in at the Balu Ka Ghera, lunch will be served.
- Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Balu Ka Ghera.
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3
3rd Day : Balu Ka Gera to Sheagoru Trek (12,254 Feet) via Hampta Pass (14,035 Feet)
- We'll get up early and have breakfast as this is one of the most important days of the trek.
- Post breakfast, we'll head out to the Sheagoru campsite.
- Midway, we'll cover Hampta Pass, which is the main attraction of the whole trek.
- Post-check-in at Sheagoru, we'll have lunch.
- The rest of the day is at leisure and you're suggested to recharge your batteries for the next day.
- Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Shegoru.
*You can enjoy a clear view of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, and Papsura peaks.
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4th Day : Sheagoru to Chattru Trek (10,898 feet) | Chattru to Chandratal Drive and Back
- Post breakfast, we'll start trekking towards Chattru.
- Upon reaching Chattru, we'll take a drive to Chandratal.
- After a sightseeing tour, we'll head back to Chattru.
- Post-check-in at Chattru, lunch will be served.
- Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Chattru.
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5
5th Day : Drive from Chattru to Manali | Tour Ends
- Breakfast will be served in the morning.
- After that, we'll head out from Chattru towards Manali via Rohtang Pass/Atal Tunnel.
- The group will be disbanded upon reaching Manali.
- The Hampta Pass Trek ends here.
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Inclusions
Transportation during the journey from the pickup on day 01 to drop on day 05 is covered.
Accommodations on sharing basis as per itinerary.
Meal Plan: AP (Breakfast+ Lunch + Dinner, starting from Day 01 Lunch till Day 05 Breakfast)
Trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour.
Local Guide will be present at all times during the tour.
All kinds of Permits
First Aid Kits
Oxygen Cylinders
Infrared Thermometer
Oximeter
Exclusions
Early check-in at the hotel.
Any additional expenses such as of personal nature.
Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delay travel.
Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation from Manali or Srinagar.
Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
Any other services not specified above in inclusions.
Additional help such as mules, porters for carrying luggage/personal stuff will be on a personal expanse.
Additional gears such as jackets, warm clothes, shoes, walking stick, raincoat/Poncho or more is to be brought/rented by the individual only.
Cancellation Policy
No cancellations will be taken over the call or WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email of the payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking regarding the cancellation.
Free Cancellation up to 60 days before the departure date (Booking amount is non-refundable)
If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 59 days to 45 days of the Departure Date then only 10% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.
If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 44 Days to 30 Days of the Departure Date then only 25% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.
If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 29 Days to 15 Days of the Departure Date then only 50% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.
If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within15 Days to 8 Days of the Departure Date then only 75% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.
If you're canceling the trip and opting for a refund within 7 Days from the Departure Date then 100% of the total trip cost (calculated after subtracting the booking amount) along with the booking amount (non-refundable) will be charged as a cancellation fee and remaining sum would be refunded.
You are not applicable for a refund if you fail to show up on the day of departure under the given timeline that has been provided to you beforehand.
There would be no refund provided in case there occur some problems due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances. On the occasion of any such happenings, we have a backup plan ready most of the time and we'll be moving onto that. There are times when we would have to cancel some activities mentioned in the itinerary but it's only due to the reason that we would be bound by a circumstance that is not in our control.
If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package worth the same amount.
If a trek/trip has to be aborted midway due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). In that case, no refund would be provided.
JustWravel will not bear any extra expense due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.).
Cancellations policy differs for popular destinations and also during peak season, kindly confirm with your operator once.
Things To Pack
Things To Know
FAQs
No! Due to winter season and heavy snow, it'll be hard to go to Hampta Pass in February.
1st Day: Manali Arrival | Drive to Jobri | Trek to Chika (9800 Feet)
2nd Day: Chika to Balu Ka Gera Trek (12,411 feet)
3rd Day: Balu Ka Gera to Sheagoru Trek (12,254 Feet) via Hampta Pass (14,035 Feet)
4th Day: Sheagoru to Chattru Trek (10,898 feet) | Chattru to Chandratal Drive and Back
5th Day: Drive from Chattru to Manali | Tour Ends
You can go to https://www.justwravel.com/blog/ and check out the blogs about Hampta Pass.
The distance between Chandigarh to Hampta Pass is 179 kilometers.
Jobra is the name of Hampta Pass Base Camp, it's 30 kilometers from Manali.
The distance between Hampta Pass to Spiti Valley is 115 kilometers when we go by road.
You can choose to trek in the months of Mid-June to Mid-October to experience snow.
The best route for Hampa Pass is as follows:
Manali - Jobri - Chika - Balu Ka Gera - Sheagoru Trek - Hampta Pass -Sheagoru - Chattru Trek- Manali
The distance between Kullu to Hampta Pass is 41 kilometers.
The budget for booking a Hampta Pass tour package is 9500 /Person On Triple Sharing ( Manali to Manali).
Hampta Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It is situated between Lahaul Chandra Valley and the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India.
The trek difficulty level for Hampta Pass is rated easy to moderate.
The best time for visiting Hampta Pass is from June to September.
Hampta Pass is at a distance of 634 Kilometers from Delhi, if we're going by road.
The altitude for Hampta Pass is 14039 ft.
The budget for booking a Hampta Pass tour package is 9500 /Person On Triple Sharing ( Manali to Manali).
14039 ft is the height for Hampta Pass from the sea level.
The distance between Manali and Hampta Pass is 16 Kilometers.
The temprature range for Hampta Pass is from -4 to 20 degree celsius during the time it is opened for visitation.
The weather is mildly cold and you have to carry proper winter gear. The nights are chilly and you'll need warmth and comfort during those chilly nights in Hampta Pass.
Yes! you'll get Igloo Stay in Hampta Pass. For more information, you'll need to contact our representative and they'll add this to your customized itinerary.
Yes! If you're visiting Hampta Pass in June then you'll surely experience snow in there.
No! We don't have to cross Rohtang Pass in order to reach Hampta Pass.
Hampta Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It is situated between Lahaul Chandra Valley and the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Hampta Pass is well suited for beginners and it does not require you to have quite high fitness level. So, it's suited for solo travellers, families, large groups and the adventure seekers.
The best time to Hampta Pass is from June to Septermber and you can visit during these months for sure. But individuals also go for the winter trek. The opening time for the trek is from May to October.
Yes! When you're travelling with JustWravel, we make sure that your trip is conducted with utmost safety.
No! Hampta Pass does not fall in the Parvati Valley region.
No! They are two completely different destinations but Spiti Valley is connected to Hampta Pass via Chandratal Lake.
You need to take a flight from Mumbai to Chandigarh and then you need to head to Manali via road. From Manali, you'll reach Jobra, which is the starting of the Hampta Pass Trek.
No! Hampta Pass is not crowded at most times in the year even after being one of the popular treks in the Himachal Pradesh.
You can follow the route given below in order to visit
You'll have to maintain a basic level of fitness in order to cover the six day trek in Hampta Pass. Additionally, you'll have to pack according to the trip and when you book with us, we'll send you a brief list for the same.
You'll have to cross 35 Kilometers starting from Jobra in order to reach Hampta Pass. You'll have to take a cab or any other vehicle to reach Jobra from Manali and upon reaching Jobra, the trek will start.
You'll have to cross 35 Kilometers starting from Jobra in order to reach Hampta Pass.
Six days itinerary is perfect for doing Hampta Pass Trek for which starting and ending point of the trek will be Manali only.
Yes! It does involve 2 river crossing. You'll find the first one between Cheeka and Balu Ka Gera while the next river crossing falls just after Sia Goru Camps.
August is one of the best time to visit Hampta Pass. You can get great views of vallies and everything that is present there.
If it starts raining slowly while trekking then we will continue our trek as per the plan. Your poncho will keep you dry. In case if it is raining heavily then we will try to find any shelter and wait for the rain to stop or slow. If it rains at the campsite then there would not be any problem because all our living tents, kitchen tents, and toilet tents are waterproof. You will stay dry inside.
It depends on the difficulty level of the trek. The minimum age for eligibility is 14 years.
No, but our trek leaders are certified in the Wildlife First Aid course and they always carry a first aid kit and oxygen cylinders on high altitude treks.
Yes, it is advisable that you carry your own medication on the trek.
Well, it totally depends from person to person. Usually, there are no side effects of Diamox but if you are having any prior medical conditions then it is better to consult your doctor.
Our itinerary is designed in a way that we take sufficient time to get acclimatized. In case if you are having a problem on the trek then tell your trek leader about your condition as soon as possible.
Yes, we can customize any trip/trek as per your needs and as per the feasibility.
Yes, you can give suggestions. We will look into that and if we find it feasible then we will apply it.
We provide nutritious and healthy food during the treks. We always serve Indian vegetarian food and eggs.
Himalayan water is considered the purest water and safe to drink. But for safety purposes, we sometimes boil the water and then use it for drinking and cooking.
In case you find any clean water on the trek, always fill your water where the water is running not where the water is stable or is in rest.
After selecting the trip/trek, you can book by clicking on the book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you in the booking.
It totally depends on group dynamics. If there is a couple, we can give them a separate tent or if there are an odd number of people, then there would be triple sharing.
Yes, we will provide sleeping bags and mattresses during the trek. Our sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees.
It depends on the tour. If it is a trek then you will be staying in dome tents or if it is a road trip the accommodation can be in a hotel/alpine tent/dome tent/homestay.
During the treks, separate toilet tents will be set up on each campsite.
You can get Cafes in Jobra and one cafe is also situated in Chatru. Other than that, you would either have to eat at campsites to carry your own meal preparation kit.
We always recommend that you carry your rucksack during the trek because it helps in maintaining your body posture. In case if you cannot, then we can provide you a mule/porter to carry your rucksack. You will have to tell us at least 1 week before the trek. The charges for offloading would be INR 300 per person per day.
Shoes are your lifeline on the trek. It is highly advisable to buy trekking shoes of a good and known brand. You can consider companies like Quechua, Columbia, etc. Waterproof shoes with ankle support will work well.
Yes definitely it is, the safety of girls is most important for us. All our guides and other staff are carefully chosen for trips/treks. They are honest and reliable but we also advise you to take care of your personal belongings.
We hire taxis such as Innova, Tempo Traveller, Bolero, Tata Sumo, etc. from our vendors.
Once you confirm the trip/trek and done with the booking, we will send you the packing list according to the trip/trek.
Usually, we take a maximum of 15-18 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.
We need at least 6 people to operate our fixed departure tours/treks.
All our treks are led by professional trek leaders who are certified, mountaineers. Apart from them, there will be one local guide, cook, helper, porters, and other staff.
All our trips are led by professional trip coordinators who have good experience in leading groups.
Differs from person to person. If you think that it would help you maintaining balance while trekking then does bring the pole. Some people think that the trekking pole disturbs the walking rhythm. So it’s up to you.
Hampta Pass is a moderate trek. It's terrain and trail are rough, which requires a fit body. The difficulty level also depends on the weather conditions. During snow it's bit difficult, but after the snow melts, the trek becomes easier.
The following route should be followed in order to reach Hampta Pass from Delhi:
Delhi - Manali - Jobri - Chika - Balu Ka Gera - Sheagoru Trek - Hampta Pass -Sheagoru - Chattru Trek- Manali - Delhi
You can reach Hampta Pass by following the route given below:
Manali - Jobri - Chika - Balu Ka Gera - Sheagoru Trek - Hampta Pass -Sheagoru - Chattru Trek- Manali
You can choose to trek in the months of Mid-June to Mid-October to experience snow.
Hampta Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas. It is situated between Lahaul Chandra Valley and the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Due to snow, Hampta Pass remains closed during January.
No! You are not advised to go on the Hampta Pass Trek if you're suffering from the problems such as short breath, BP and other serious ailements.
Starting from Manali you have to first go to Jobri and then from there you have to follow the given below route in order to reach Hampta Pass from Manali.
Manali - Jobri - Chika - Balu Ka Gera - Sheagoru Trek - Hampta Pass -Sheagoru - Chattru Trek- Manali
No, most of the time Hampta Pass Trek is closed during December as the routes remain closed due to heavy snowfall.
Hampta pass is a difficult trek. It needs proper guidelines and precautions. It is advisable to take a guide for this trek, which make the trek much more enjoyable as you'll not have to worry about anything except enjoying the trip itself.
Yes, but The Hampta Pass trek is difficult as it's a snow trek. It's better to do this trek with experienced people.
Due to heavy snowfall, most of the time the routes to Hampta Pass are closed and thus, the trek is not operable.
Yes, But The Hapta Pass trek is difficult as it's a snow trek. It's better to do this trek with experienced people. It's always advised to go with people who you rely on when going into an unknown terrain.
Yes! You need to have permission from SDM (Manali) in order to take vehicle to go to Jobra, and permission from the forest department.
Reviews
Had great experience on hampta pass trek with justwravel group. Food was beyond expectations and the whole trek was full of fun and awesome moment even while facing bad weather ,local guides and our trek leader( Chandan sharma) well experience , full of fun and met our expectations.
My experience was pretty good with Justwravel. The food was great and our tents were good. We were told we would be provided gaiters which was not the case. Our team leader Chandan Sharma was alright.
Justwravel is not just a company it's community of great peoples. They are very helping in nature. would love go with them again in future.
Organising treks is not an easy task given such geographic and weather conditions. I had an awesome trip to Hamta Pass on 23 June 2018 with JustWravel where everything was well conducted.Group leader(Nishant) was great in connecting strangers as a team. Every day, we had lots of fun in evenings after finishing trek when we met in our dining hall camp for supper and dinner.
Awesome experience with a very friendly host and an equally friendly people on the trip
So it was my 2nd trek with them and the experience was same as earlier " Ek dum Jhakaas ".God bless JustWravel team many more to come with you people...
Great arrangements! Friendly ppl... recommended even if you are joining the group alone...:)
Hampta Pass was my first real trek and I'm so glad it happened with Justwravel.. Nishant is the coolest team lead allowing everyone to tred according to their own comfort and capability.. Yet being alert and omnipresent.. The arrangements were excelent and the team members were pleasant and earnestly commited towards their jobs.. Already looking forward to more travels with Justwravel.. Thanks guys:)
I must say the best trek of my life so far and thats all because of JustWravel team, special thanks to Manu who made this trek very beautiful.
My first trekking trip to Hampta Pass was great. This was my first experience with Justwravel and it was amazing. They deliver the best services to their customers. One such example is when I reached Manali government bus stop, I was informed that the tour group's cab will come to pick me from there. This was great on their part as it was not their responsibility to take me from government bus stop to private bus stop. In addition to this, the stay arrangements, food service were all properly taken care of. Thanks JustWravel for making this trip memorable. Will surely look for more trips with you... ?
Had been to Hampta pass trek and Chandratal lake (ex-Manali) with JustWravel during the long weekend of Dusshera. The overall experience, right from picking us up from Manali bus stop till our journey ended, was commendable. I, along my friend, were supposed to manage to reach from private to government bus stop on our own but as soon as we reached manali, we got a call that a cab had been arranged for our pick up from private bus stop itself. That was just the beginning and one such example of "customer delight" experience. Throughout the trek, our group coordinator as well as the trek guide kept extending their support to us. The hospitality, I experienced there, has indeed set a benchmark. I will highly recommend the travel enthusiasts to go with JustWravel atleast once in future.
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