Overview
Hampta Pass trek with Chandrataal-Back in the days, Hampta Valley was a mere passage for horse-herders and shepherds to travel between Kullu Valley and Spiti Valley. But of late, it has become one of the popular trekking destinations. Located in the Pir Panjal range, the top point of Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 14000ft above sea level. As mentioned above, it is a small corridor that bridges Manali in Kullu Valley to Chandratal in Lahaul and Spiti Valley. Other than seasonal trekkers, the meadows and grasslands Hampta Pass are used by shepherds too, seeking high altitude grasslands in summer.
Uniqueness of Hampta Pass trek with Chandratal-Hampta Pass is not just splendid in its charm but a rare spectacle at that. It is a narrow pass that climbs out of the Kullu valley and overlooks Lahaul valley’s long, desertous and scenic stretches. There is a vast difference in landscapes that this trek packs. Traverse through alpine forests, huge rock formations and exotic flora-fauna to reach the glistening Moon Lake, a mythicized beacon of nature. Not only does this trek offer Lahaul’s vegetation and cold deserts, it provides the best views of Dhauladhar ranges.
What’s more is that you get to closely observe the culture of the inhabitants of nature’s high-altitude marvels. Why travel? Experience
Itinerary
Departure from Ahmedabad in Train.
Reporting point: Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur at 10:00AM. Overnight train journey
- ❖ Arrival at Pathankot: 03:00 PM
- ❖ Departure for Manali: 08:00 PM
After reaching Pathankot, you will get free time to visit the town till 8 PM. Your vehicles will leave from the Pathankot Station Parking at 8:00 PM. We will travel overnight on the roads towards Manali. The vehicles will take frequent halts during the night for safe and comfortable journey.
After reporting at Campsite, the leader will brief you after Breakfast. He will introduce you with the team members, guides. The day is for acclimatization. The Camp Leader and Senior Guide will brief you about the packing for the upcoming days and you will be asked to deposit the remaining luggage to a room.
- ❖ Starting Time - 9:30 A.M
After Healthy Breakfast, brief orientation with guides and trek leaders the trek starts.
Manali To Chikka (2.5 K.M)
- ❖ It kicks off from the calm and mesmerizing jeep drive right from the base camp to the Jobra.
- ❖ The trek will take moderate time to reach the destination and as per the saying that rather than destination journey is important and this is where it comes into the picture, the calming and soothing journey of around 2 hours.
- ❖ Starting Time - 9:30 A.M
Another day and another super splendid morning, as we're at the beautiful Chikka campsite.
Chikka to Balu ka ghera (9 K.M)
- ❖ Agenda is to trek from Chikka to Balu ka ghera, as the trek is spanning for 4-5 hours which can make your energies drain
- ❖ - At the initial stage we'll be crossing few rocky river banks, in later part the dreamy snow valley's going to enlighten our mood and refuel the thrilling bar.
- ❖ - And Camping at Balu ka Ghera no need any introduction, as it itself is an epitomic of sheer beauty
- ❖ Starting Time - 7:30 A.M
Day 6 Considerd As Most Challaning Day of Trek
Balu ka Ghera to Hampta Pass (8hrs) and further to Shia Ghoru (2hrs)
- ❖ Today comes up with a bit of hard-core trekking day. As we have to do around 8 hours of trek till hampta pass top.
- ❖ We'll be aiming to reach Shia Ghoru campsite as the trek will span for 4-5 hours to succeeding to the Hampta Pass top, from there another couple of hours to stride towards Shia Ghoru
- ❖ It's a bit steeper descend. And as everyday we'll steel self to spend a night and occupy the camp. As have to refuel and re-energize for next day's trek
- ❖ Starting Time - 9:30 A.M
Sia Ghoru to Chatru drive to Chandratal (9 K.M)
- ❖ The day starts by leaving the Shia Ghoru camp site and striding towards Chatru.
- ❖ The chatru offers astounding and jaw dropping sceneries which will set your day's mood and mind set
- ❖ - Chatru is the epicentre of the three of the super magnificent places i.e., Hampta Pass, Rohtang Pass & Spiti valley. In later part we'll be having a feel-good jeep ride to the Chadratal. As Chandratal is having historical depictions, that too comes from the widely famous and the much-celebrated Mahabharata.
Today is our last day in Manali. After breakfast, you can explore local market of Manali and try local cuisine in the market. You are advised to reach campsite before 5PM. We will leave Manali at 8 PM after dinner for Pathankot.
We will reach Pathankot early in the morning. Our train will depart from Pathankot station at 10:30AM.
We will reach Ahmedabad at 01:30PM. Tour ends here.
Inclusions
- ❖ Transportation-Ahmedabad-Manali-Ahmedabad
- ❖ Accommodation on sharing basis
- ❖ Meals- From Day 3 breakfast to Day-8 Breakfast
- ❖ Sleeping bag and mattress
- ❖ Camping equipment and support staff
- ❖ Forest permits
- ❖ Guide Charges
- ❖ All taxes
Exclusions
- ❖ Food other than mentioned
- ❖ Anything not mentioned in the inclusion
- ❖ Unforeseen handling costs due to weather disturbance, landslides, political unrest
- ❖ Personal expenses
Things to Carry
- ❖ Original Id proof and 1 zerox
- ❖ Water bottle (2 ltr or 1+1)
- ❖ Trekking Shoes (Waterproof and Ankle support)
- ❖ Rucksack with rain cover (40-60 ltr)
- ❖ Day pack (10-20 ltr)
- ❖ Winter Jacket
- ❖ Woolen clothes as required
- ❖ Thermal
- ❖ Woolen cap
- ❖ Hand gloves
- ❖ Raincoat/Poncho
- ❖ Clothes as required
- ❖ Sun cap/Hat
- ❖ Head torch/Torch
- ❖ Sunglasses (UV protected)
- ❖ Sun screen if needed
- ❖ Personal Toiletries and medicine
Personal Medical Kit suggestion
- ❖ Medicine for Fever, Motion Sickness, Pain killer, Diarrhea and Cold
- ❖ Bandage, Cotton, ORS, any antiseptic cream.
Cancellation Policy
- ❖ Before 30 Days- 10 % Payment will be deducted
- ❖ Before 15-30 Days- 50 % Payment will be deducted
- ❖ Before 7-15 Days- 75 % Payment will be deducted
- ❖ Before 7 Days- 100% Payment will be deducted
Payment Terms
- ❖ Advance 50% payment to book your tour
- ❖ Balance payment before 15 Days of trip