Detailed Route
Hampta Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
5 Days
Total Distance
35 KM
Max Altitude
14,010 FT
Trek Type
linear
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Manali to Jobra, Trek to Chika
Short 1-hour drive from Manali to Jobra roadhead. Trek 2km through pine and maple forest to Chika campsite. Easy acclimatisation day. No ATMs beyond Manali — withdraw cash before departure.
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Chika to Balu Ka Ghera
Gradual ascent through expanding meadows with wildflowers in July–August. River crossings on approach — thigh-deep in June and July mornings, knee-deep by September. Balu Ka Ghera is a wide boulder field campsite at the head of the Kullu Valley, directly below the pass.
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Pass Crossing: Balu Ka Ghera to Hampta Pass to Shea Goru
Longest and most demanding day. Steep 500m climb to the pass. Summit views of Indrasan (6,221m) and Deo Tibba (6,001m). Dramatic landscape shift at the pass — lush green Kullu valley gives way to stark arid Lahaul. Steep descent into Lahaul valley. Start early.
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Shea Goru to Chatru, Optional Drive to Chandratal Lake
Easy descent along the Lahaul valley floor to Chatru. Optional 3-hour drive to Chandratal Lake (4,250m) — a crescent-shaped glacial lake, one of the most beautiful in Himachal. Camp at Chandratal if included in package. Most operators charge ₹1,000–1,500 extra for Chandratal extension.
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Drive Chatru / Chandratal to Manali
Return drive to Manali via Atal Tunnel or Rohtang Pass depending on conditions. 4–5 hours. Book onward travel from Manali after 7 PM to be safe.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Chandratal Lake Visit
+1 DayPost-trek drive to the high-altitude holy lake in Spiti valley.
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