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Today we drive towards Jobra. We will be carrying lunch and breakfast with us. The first leg of the day’s travel would include a jeep drive from base camp to Jobra. On the way, the scenic route will keep you intrigue with maple, pine, walnut and oak trees, making it refreshing and enjoyable. After reaching Jobra we prepare to trek to Chikka, which is also our final destination for the day. It will take approximately 2 hours to reach this place, and it is also an easy stretch, crossing two wooden bridges and a small patch of forest. We reach the campsite at Chikka and prepare for our stay overnight.Campsite at Chikka on Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal.
Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Camp
Today we will trek from Chikka to Balu ka Ghera, which will take about 4 -5 hours to complete. Balu ka Ghera is situated at 11,900 feet approximately. The initial stretch for the day would take you through rocky banks of the river. Soon snow valleys would come in view making the trekking experience more exciting. You will pass streams and boulders, and finally get to Balu ka Ghera, which is a large, lush ground on the banks of the river. Camping here will be like a dream come true! Your overnight stay will be at the camps at Balu ka Ghera.Camping at Balu ka Ghera on Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
On day 3 of the Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal, we would aim at leaving the campsite by 7 AM as the trek ahead is long and somewhat tedious. We will go from Balu ka Ghera to Shia Ghoru, which is at 12,900 feet. It will take approximately 4-5 hours to reach Hampta Pass top (14,000 feet), and from there another couple of hours to descend to Shia Ghoru. This would be a steep descend and post reaching Shia Ghoru, prepare for an overnight stay at the camp.Balu ka Ghera to Hampta Pass and further to Shia Ghoru.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
On this day we will head towards Chatru and this is the place that will offer us the most breathtaking and unforgettable views of the valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The Spiti and Pir Panjal Ranges will add to the grandeur and magic of the place. Chatru is the centre point for three locations namely Hampta Pass, Rohtang Pass and Spiti Valley. This stretch of the trek would then be followed by a jeep ride to Chandratal, which is believed to be the place from where Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, ascended to heavens. If weather conditions are suitable, you will camp at Chatru Chandratal Lake.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camp
Last day of this adventurous trip would begin early as we will be covering a lot today. We will aim at leaving Chatru by 7 AM after having breakfast. Our first stop would be Manali, which we will reach by lunchtime, after crossing the stunning Rohtang Pass. After having lunch at Manali, we will then leave for Base Camp and depart from there for our respective destinations.
Meals: B
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There are several reasons why you should embark on the Hampta Pass Trek. Apart from the continuous interplay of the oak, birch, and maple trees after the forests of deodar and apple orchards, you witness the stark contrast of the Kullu and the Lahaul valleys. While the former is lush green with dense forests, trees, and grasslands, the latter has a chocolaty barren texture. It is one of the high points of this crossover trek with a stark difference in scenery. Besides, dramatic pass crossings and mountain ledges the trail goes through out-of-the-world settings like gorges, snow caves, waterfalls, snow-white glaciers, deep brown walls, and ice columns on both sides.
One of the most significant upsides with the Hampta Pass Trek is that it can be done for a considerable part of the year. This high-altitude crossover trek that takes you to a maximum altitude of 14,100 feet or roughly 4270 meters covers a distance of 35 kilometers and spans for 5 to 6 days. The Hampta Pass Trek best time falls ideally between June to September. The trekking season might extend till October. However, every month between June to September/October presents you with a different scenic splendor and great experience. Some expert mountaineers and hikers consider trekking the Hampta Pass during the middle/end of May, but the snow level is too high for a comfortable pass crossing.
If you are trekking the Hampta Pass in June, you can expect a massive depth of snow, starting from Balu ka Ghera to the pass itself. The snow begins to melt from July to August, and the valleys get the first showers of monsoon. It turns the valleys into vibrant, lush greenery with wildflowers growing all around. During September and the first strike of autumn, the skies become clear, and the entire region is at its colorful best. October trekking is also adventurous and fun, but the air gets a little nippy, and the high-altitude campsites are almost unbearably cold at night.
If you are traveling with a registered or licensed tour operator/travel agency, your Hampta Pass Trek cost will include accommodation and meals. However, it is good to do some personal research and plan a Hampta Pass Trek budget on your own.
Your basic trek gear should contain a 50-60 liter backpack (with comfortable shoulder straps and rain cover), a 20-30 liter daypack (with rain cover), an immensely sturdy and well-made walking stick, along with quality, waterproof hiking shoes with robust ankles and grips. You can also carry a headlamp with spare batteries, water bottles, or hydration packs. When it comes to clothing, pack comprehensively. Carry upper and lower thermal inners along with full-sleeve t-shirts, fleece jackets, woollen sweaters, a down feather jacket, and windcheaters along with waterproof jackets. Like your full-sleeved t-shirts, you should carry hiking pants that are quick-dry and waterproof. To be on the safer side, take a poncho. Apart from these, your headgear should comprise a suncap, sunglasses, woollen cap, balaclava, and neck gaiters. Always carry excess pairs of synthetic and woollen gloves, innerwear, socks, etc.
Next on the list comes your health and hygiene essentials. Carry your personal medications and a first-aid kit for any emergency. Apart from these, you should carry all essential toiletries like excess toilet paper and wet wipes, biodegradable soap, quick-dry towel, hand sanitizers, antibacterial powder, toothpaste, and toothbrush. Your list should also contain moisturizers, sunscreen, lip balm, etc.
The Hampta Pass Trek is an easy to moderate trek. Though you will trek across majestic landscapes, the terrain is not much hazardous. The elevation of nearly 4270 meters might cause you acclimatization problems. So, it is always good to get yourself acclimatized at high altitudes to prevent AMS. Before the trek, you should also do a good amount of cardiovascular and endurance training along with your regular fitness regime. You can also customize it to the trek’s requirements.
If you come face-to-face with any emergencies during the trek, you should keep the following contacts handy.
- Police- 100
- Ambulance/medical- 102/108
- Fire- 101
- Disaster management- 1077/1070
- Disaster management control room- 0177-2812344
The Hampta Pass trek difficulty level is not too high – it is of a moderate level. It is well-suited for trekkers with prior experience, while for beginners, it might pose to be quite a challenge. Ideally, one or two prior treks to lower altitude routes will provide all the experience one may need to cover Hampta Pass next.
There is an altitude gain of 1530 meters during the trek in just 2 to 3 days, so altitude sickness is highly possible. Staying hydrated for this journey is of utmost importance to avoid Acute Mountain Sickness. The very steep descent from Shea Goru to Chatru may also cause nausea in some trekkers.
Another point to remember is that the road to Chandratal, which is to be covered by a car ride of 3 hours, is very dusty. This may cause problems for asthmatic patients, so it will be best to take extra precautions like wearing an anti-dust 5 ply mask to avoid the dust and keep their inhalers at hand.
Manali, the buzzing tourist spot in Himachal Pradesh, can be reached from various important Indian cities. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, and the railroad can be accessed from Joginder Nagar Railway Station. However, the most preferred way to reach Manali is to arrive at Chandigarh airport and take a bus or a cab to Manali.
The trek to Hampta Valley starts from Jobra, which can be accessed by cabs from Manali. These are shared cabs, and each ride costs around USD 34 (INR 2500) which is to be divided among the passengers.
From Jobra, the Hampta Pass can be reached on the third day of trekking. By the end of the fifth day, the trekkers return to Manali and leave for their return journeys or connecting journeys via Chandigarh or Ambala railway stations or Chandigarh airport.
The trail to Hampta is clearly marked in most places and wide enough to accommodate all the trekkers traversing it. However, there are quite a few risk factors that the trek entails. There may be multiple stream crossings on the way to Jwara and Chatru in the case of melting glaciers later in July, August, and September. The stream crossing must be done very carefully since the slippery rocks under your feet may give way. It is ideal for forming a human chain by linking elbows and crossing together to avoid any accidents.
In case of any emergencies when the trekker has to leave the trail, there are no such exit points – if one has not made it to the pass, they must follow the trail back to Jobra, and if the pass has already been covered, they should follow the trail to Chatru. From either of these two points, cabs are available to the nearest hospital in Manali, the Mission Hospital.
Solo trekking is allowed on the Hampta trail. But this is something only expert trekkers undertake, as it can get difficult to find the proper trail once it disappears for a while at Balu ka Ghera and the top of the pass. In case of emergencies, solo trekking may become a problem as one would need to wait for another trekker or group to pass by to seek help.
While it is not essential to take a local guide for the Hampta Pass Trek, you can always form a group with other trekking enthusiasts for safety reasons.
The Hampta Pass trek route starts from Jobra, where you can reach by car from Manali. By the end of June, the snow clears up, so the tourists might be able to drive till Chika, 2 km from Jobra. But cars do not go further than that; the route to the pass itself is only meant for trekking.
The Hampta Pass Trek route is 35 km long. It takes 5 days and 4 nights for trekkers to cover this.
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