Hampta Pass Trek
the Kullu-to-Lahaul crossover
A classic Himalayan crossover trek — from green Kullu over the Hampta Pass into the stark Lahaul desert, ending at Chandratal lake.
A classic Himalayan crossover trek — from green Kullu over the Hampta Pass into the stark Lahaul desert, ending at Chandratal lake.
The Hampta Pass is one of the Himalaya’s great crossovers — in a single day you climb from the green pine valleys of Kullu to the barren, moon-like desert of Lahaul, before finishing at the sacred blue Chandratal lake.
This is a fully guided, camps-and-safety-first expedition with careful acclimatisation and experienced mountain leaders — a real Himalayan trek for fit, adventurous travellers.
A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.
Arrive in Manali and settle in.
Acclimatise, a gear check and a short warm-up walk.
A full trek briefing with your mountain leader.
Drive to the Jobra trailhead through the Hampta switchbacks.
Trek along the Rani nallah to the Chika meadow camp.
Your first night under canvas.
Climb gently along the river with waterfalls around you.
Reach the Balu ka Ghera base camp below the pass.
Rest and prepare for the crossover.
An early start and a steady climb to the Hampta Pass (4,270 m).
A steep descent into the stark Lahaul valley to the Shea Goru camp.
Camp under Lahaul’s huge sky.
Trek down to the road-head at Chatru.
Drive to the sacred Chandratal (moon lake).
A lakeside camp beneath the stars.
Sunrise over the lake.
Drive out via the Chandra valley and the Atal Tunnel.
The trek ends in Manali.
Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.
Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.
Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.
Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.
Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.
Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.
The best window is mid-Jun–Sep. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.
We begin from Manali and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.
This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.
This is a challenging route with real altitude, so a reasonable fitness level helps. We build in acclimatisation and gentle pacing, use experienced local guides, and handle permits, camps and safety throughout.
Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.
Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.
Tell us your dates and how you love to travel. Your personal designer will send a tailored itinerary and quote within one working day — no obligation, no hidden charges.