The Hampta Pass Trek is one of the most scenic and diverse trekking experiences in the Indian Himalayas. Covering approximately 30–35 km, this trek offers a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and ever-changing landscapes.
From dense alpine forests and lush green meadows to river crossings, snowfields, and dramatic mountain terrain, the Hampta Pass Trek showcases a wide variety of landscapes within a short distance. At an altitude of around 14,100 ft, the pass offers breathtaking panoramic views of towering Himalayan peaks and vast valleys.
One of the most unique highlights of the Hampta Pass Trek is the striking transition in scenery — from the green valleys of Kullu to the barren, cold desert landscapes of Spiti. This contrast makes it one of the most visually rewarding treks in Himachal Pradesh.
The trek is considered easy to moderate in difficulty, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced trekkers looking for a short yet thrilling Himalayan adventure.
During the journey, trekkers can witness iconic peaks such as Deo Tibba, Indrasan, and Hanuman Tibba, along with pristine natural surroundings that make every step memorable.
The Hampta Pass Trek is an ideal choice for those seeking a complete Himalayan experience with stunning views, diverse terrain, and an unforgettable trekking journey.
Your detailed journey plan
Drive: 1 Hour
Trek: 2 Hours
Altitude: 10500 Feet AMSL
Your Hamta Pass journey begins with an early morning arrival in Manali, where you assemble at Mall Road and meet our trek leaders. From here, a short drive takes you to Jobri, the starting point of your trek.
The trail begins with a gentle 2-hour walk to Chikka, passing through dense forests of spruce, fir, maple, horse chestnut, and golden oak. Depending on the season, the route is rich with vibrant flora and fauna.
As you exit the forest, the landscape opens into a wide meadow—the first stunning view of the Hamta Valley. Walking alongside the river adds a refreshing touch before a gradual climb leads you to Chikka, your first campsite.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing and exploring the surroundings. Enjoy a warm dinner and settle in for an overnight stay at Chikka.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Trek Time: 4 to 6 Hours
Distance: 6 Kms
Altitude: 13000 Feet AMSL
After breakfast, the trek continues through rocky terrain with a few steep climbs as you make your way to Jawara. Here, you cross the fast-flowing Jawara Nallah, and the valley opens into a vast meadow filled with flowers and dense shrubs.
After a short break, begin the ascent to Balu Ka Gera. Depending on the season, you may spot the rare Blue Poppy—the “Queen of Himalayan Flowers”—along the trail.
Reach Balu Ka Gera campsite at 12,000 ft by afternoon. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and soaking in the raw beauty of the Himalayas. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Trek Time: 6 to 7 Hours
Distance: 10 Kms
Altitude: 12500 Feet
After breakfast, we begin the most challenging and rewarding day of the trek with an early start. The climb to Hamta Pass (14,100 ft) takes about 4 hours at a steady pace, with a mix of steep sections and gradual stretches.
Early in the season, the trail is covered in snow, while later it turns into a rocky path with boulders and moraine. From the top, you’ll witness stunning views—Hanuman Tibba behind you, Indrasan dominating the skyline, and Deo Tibba appearing as you descend.
After crossing the pass, a steep descent leads into the stark beauty of Lahaul Valley. We camp by the riverside at Shea Goru, where you can relax and unwind after a long day
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
Trek: 4 Hours
Drive: 6 Hours (To & Fro)
Altitude: 11,500 Feet AMSL
After breakfast, we descend towards Chattru (11,000 ft), the nearest human settlement. The day begins with an unforgettable crossing of the icy Shea Goru Nallah, followed by a mix of steep and gradual descents that require careful footing.
Early in the season, you may also traverse snow patches along the Chandra River—an exciting yet cautious walk.
At Chattru, we take a short break before driving to Chandratal Lake. Known as the “Moon Lake” for its crescent shape, its deep emerald waters are truly mesmerizing. At almost 14000 Feet AMSL, Chandertal is a protected wetland and also the source of Chandra River which at Tandi Meets with Bhaga River Coming from Baralacha Pass (Suraj Tal) to Form Chandrabhaga River which is Called Chenab in Kashmir and there after. We spend some time soaking in its beauty before returning to Chattru.
Overnight stay at Chattru campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
An early morning drive takes you back to Manali via the Atal Tunnel—an engineering marvel and the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 ft.
As you exit the tunnel, enjoy stunning views of Hanuman Tibba dominating the skyline. En route, you’ll pass through the scenic Solang Valley before reaching Manali.
Your Hamta Pass Trek concludes with a drop in Manali.
Meals: Breakfast
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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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"I recently completed the Hampta Pass Trek, and I must say it’s one of the most visually stunning treks I’ve ever done. The transition from lush green valleys to barren mountains happens so suddenly that it almost feels unreal. The trek was moderately challenging, especially near the pass, but the views made every step worth it."
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