Hampta Pass Trek 2019 , adventure in himalaya

Manali, HP – India

Duration: 4 days

Maximum Number Of Travelers: 9

Prices Start At ₹ 8,600 INR / 124$ USD

Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m (14039 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul‘s Chandra Valley and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. The nomenclature of the trek was derived from Hamta Village, located below Sethan village, as part of the trek route. This pass is frequently used by shepherds of the lower Himalayan region, seeking high altitude grasslands in the summer, when the dry cold desert of Lahaul is barren.

About the Hamta Pass trek

Numbers of wild flowers and herbs grow at the altitude between 3000 to 3800 m. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls, hanging glaciers, pinewoods, rhododendron forests, open meadows, tiny lakes and peaks rising above 6000 m are the main characteristics of this trek. The trek begins in the green Kullu valley and crosses over, through Hamta Pass, into the drier region of Lahaul.

The trek takes climbers over glaciers, fast-flowing rivers and challenging terrain, but is nevertheless regarded as suitable for fit beginners. Beyond Hamta Pass, trekkers can choose to extend their trek towards the beautiful Chandrataal lake

Description

Itinerary

Hampta Pass Trek is a great initiation to Himalayan trekking.

The trail to Hampta Pass combines 2 different side of the Himachal for you.

Kullu and Lahaul are two adjoining districts and are separated by the formidable Hampta pass which is snowbound from October to June.

Both the valleys are geographically quite different.

The Kullu/Manali valleys are green with thick forest cover and heavy rains. However, Lahaul is in a rain-shadow area with partial Trans-Himalayan barrenness.

Day 1: Arrive in Manali – Prini – Jobri – Chikka | 40 Mins Drive and 3 Hrs Trek

Reporting Time: 9:30 am at Prini, 3 kms from Manali

Trekkers are expected to reach Pirni (2 km from Manali) by the reporting time, here you will be received by our team. The guides and team leads will share the Dos and Don’ts of the trek. Once all the group members have come-in, we’ll drive to the trek starting point Jobri (In the spirit of trekking, we’ll wait for the whole group to come-in before the trek starts, that said, drive to jobri will start latest by 11 am).

The trekking trail alternates from thick forests and open grounds till Chikka. We will be crossing few glacial streams over improvised wood bridges. After 3-4 hrs into the trek, we’ll greeted by beautiful forested peaks, visible form Chikka. From here we also get an excellent view of Deo Tibba and Indrasan group of peaks. We’ll be in Chikka by lunch time. Overnight camping in Chikka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and refreshments

Stay: Camping

Travel: Drive and Hiking

Day 02: Chikka – Juara – Bhalu ka Ghera (3530m)(3-4 Hours)

After an early breakfast, we will start the trek. The trail alternates between thick forests and open grounds to Chikka.

The trek crosses many glacial streams over improvised wooden bridges. Beautiful forested peaks are visible from Chikka after 3 or 4 hrs of scrambling. From here, we will get an excellent view of Deo Tibba and Indrasan group of peaks.

When we arrive at Chikka, we will break for lunch and head on to Baloo ka Ghera. The trail continues to the alpine meadows which are full of interesting flora, crossing stream at Juara, glacial features of the surrounding mountains can be seen along the way.

Bhalu ka Ghera, also known as the Bear’s Circle, is the place where brown bears are said to hibernate during winters and during the right time of the year, several species of wild flowers can be seen.

It is a beautiful camping spot and we will camp here for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Stay: Camping

Travel: Hiking

Day 03: Bhalu Ka Ghera – Hampta Pass (4270 m) – Bhalu Ka Ghera (7-8 hours)

Today is when you feel the trek the most, it’s going to be a long day. We start early (at around 7 am) and trek for 4-5 hours before we reach Hampta Pass.

Today is also the day you’ll use your cameras the most, keep extra battery in handy. The final ridge during the trek is a little steep accent.

When snow-bound you will have to cut steps in the ice and be very sure footed. All this hard is rewarding, views from here are breath taking.

The peaks of in Lahaul, particularly in the Kulti valley and of the Chandrabhaga group, are seen as a huge cluster, with peak of Mulkila IV raising its head above them.

From top of the pass you can see the majestic Mt. Deo Tibba (6001m), Indrasan (6221m) and the mighty Greater Himalayan and Pir Panjal Range.

Meals: Breakfast, Bhaluka Ghera Lunch and Dinner

Stay: Camping

Travel: Hiking

Day 04: Bhalu Ka Ghera to Jobri – Drive to Prini -| 6/7 Hrs Trek, 1 Hr Drive

After the hearty breakfast, we’ll check out from the camps by 9 am and proceeding to Juara and then Chikka.

After lunch at Chikka we walk to Jobri. This is where the trek comes to an end. There will be vehicles waiting here to drop you to Prini, Manali.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Stay: Camping

Travel: Hiking

Pass By: Hampta Pass, Manali, Manali Tehsil 600119 India

Important Information:

Details

Departure Time: 9:30 AM
Departure: Keylinga Inn (Your Home in The Himalayas), Hotel Keylinga Inn – Prini (Near Hotel Holiday Inn – Opp Mahindra Show Room) Left Bank, Naggar Road, MDR29, Prini, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175143, India

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Inclusions

All trekking and camping gear including sleeping bags, latest alpine tents, foam mats, kitchen tent, all utensils, dining tent etc
Breakfast – Porridge, milk, tea or coffee, boiled eggs, veg sandwich, indian parathas etc
Lunch – Packed lunch including sandwiches, veg-roll, juice, chocolates, hot lunch including rice, vegetables, daal, curd etc
Dinner – rice, daal, chapati, vegetable etc with some dessert
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions

Private transportation

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading “Important Information”. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as: