Hampta Pass Trek (6 Days) — Guided Himalayan Crossover

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.

6 Days / 5 Nights Manali · Jobra · Hampta · Chandratal Best for Fit trekkers & adventure groups

The classic Hampta Pass crossover

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.

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1⛰️ ≈2,050 m

Manali

Arrive Manali & briefing

Old Manali, Himachal Pradesh — Old Manali

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Manali ≈2,050 m Dinner Manali — hotel

Arrive in Manali and settle in. Acclimatise, a gear check and a short warm-up walk. A full trek briefing with your mountain leader.

Today’s highlights

Arrive in Manali and settle in.
Acclimatise, a gear check and a short warm-up walk.
A full trek briefing with your mountain leader.
Food to try: River trout & cafe fare

Good to know: Acclimatise here before the climb.

Best photo spots

📸 Old Manali📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning

Arrive in Manali and settle in.

Afternoon

Acclimatise, a gear check and a short warm-up walk.

Evening

A full trek briefing with your mountain leader.

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Day 2⛰️ ≈3,100 m

Manali · Jobra · Chika

Manali → Jobra → Chika

Rani nallah meadows, Himachal Pradesh — Rani nallah meadows

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Manali · Jobra · Chika ≈20 km drive + 3 km trek · drive 1.5 hr + 2–3 hr walk ≈3,100 m B, L, D Chika — camp

Drive to the Jobra trailhead through the Hampta switchbacks. Trek along the Rani nallah to the Chika meadow camp. Your first night under canvas.

Today’s highlights

Drive to the Jobra trailhead through the Hampta switchbacks.
Trek along the Rani nallah to the Chika meadow camp.
Your first night under canvas.
Food to try: Hot camp meals

Good to know: The trek begins — pace is easy today.

Best photo spots

📸 Rani nallah meadows📸 Manali📸 Jobra📸 Chika

Your day, part by part

Morning

Drive to the Jobra trailhead through the Hampta switchbacks.

Afternoon

Trek along the Rani nallah to the Chika meadow camp.

Evening

Your first night under canvas.

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Day 3⛰️ ≈3,600 m

Chika · Balu ka Ghera

Chika → Balu ka Ghera

Balu ka Ghera, Himachal Pradesh — Balu ka Ghera

River crossings, Himachal Pradesh — River crossings

snow peaks, Himachal Pradesh — snow peaks

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Chika · Balu ka Ghera ≈8 km trek · 5–6 hrs ≈3,600 m B, L, D Balu ka Ghera — camp

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.

Today’s highlights

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.
Food to try: Camp meals

Good to know: Hydrate well for the altitude ahead.

Best photo spots

📸 River crossings📸 snow peaks📸 Chika📸 Balu ka Ghera

Your day, part by part

Morning

Climb gently along the river with waterfalls around you.

Afternoon

Reach the Balu ka Ghera base camp below the pass.

Evening

Rest and prepare for the crossover.

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Day 4⛰️ Pass 4,270 m

Balu ka Ghera · Hampta Pass · Shea Goru

Balu ka Ghera → Hampta Pass → Shea Goru

Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh — Hampta Pass

The pass summit, Himachal Pradesh — The pass summit

Lahaul views, Himachal Pradesh — Lahaul views

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Balu ka Ghera · Hampta Pass · Shea Goru ≈13 km trek · 8–9 hrs Pass 4,270 m B, L, D Shea Goru — camp

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.

Today’s highlights

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.
Food to try: Camp meals

Good to know: The big day — slow, steady and led throughout.

Best photo spots

📸 The pass summit📸 Lahaul views📸 Balu ka Ghera📸 Hampta Pass📸 Shea Goru

Your day, part by part

Morning

An early start and a steady climb to the Hampta Pass (4,270 m).

Afternoon

A steep descent into the stark Lahaul valley to the Shea Goru camp.

Evening

Camp under Lahaul’s huge sky.

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Day 5⛰️ Chandratal ≈4,300 m

Shea Goru · Chatru · Chandratal

Shea Goru → Chatru → Chandratal

Chandratal, Himachal Pradesh — Chandratal

Chandratal at dusk, Himachal Pradesh — Chandratal at dusk

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Shea Goru · Chatru · Chandratal ≈8 km trek + drive · trek 4–5 hr + drive 2 hr Chandratal ≈4,300 m B, L, D Chandratal — camp

Trek down to the road-head at Chatru. Drive to the sacred Chandratal (moon lake). A lakeside camp beneath the stars.

Today’s highlights

Trek down to the road-head at Chatru.
Drive to the sacred Chandratal (moon lake).
A lakeside camp beneath the stars.
Food to try: Camp meals

Good to know: The Chandratal leg is weather- and road-dependent.

Best photo spots

📸 Chandratal at dusk📸 Shea Goru📸 Chatru📸 Chandratal

Your day, part by part

Morning

Trek down to the road-head at Chatru.

Afternoon

Drive to the sacred Chandratal (moon lake).

Evening

A lakeside camp beneath the stars.

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Chandratal Manali (via Atal Tunnel), Himachal Pradesh

Day 6⛰️ descending

Chandratal · Atal Tunnel · Manali

Chandratal → Manali (via Atal Tunnel)

Atal Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh — Atal Tunnel

The Chandra valley, Himachal Pradesh — The Chandra valley

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Chandratal · Atal Tunnel · Manali ≈150 km · 6–7 hrs descending Breakfast —

Sunrise over the lake. Drive out via the Chandra valley and the Atal Tunnel. The trek ends in Manali.

Today’s highlights

Sunrise over the lake.
Drive out via the Chandra valley and the Atal Tunnel.
The trek ends in Manali.
Food to try: —

Good to know: Ends at Manali; a Kullu-airport transfer is an easy add-on.

Best photo spots

📸 The Chandra valley📸 Chandratal📸 Atal Tunnel📸 Manali

Your day, part by part

Morning

Sunrise over the lake.

Afternoon

Drive out via the Chandra valley and the Atal Tunnel.

Evening

The trek ends in Manali.

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Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

Handpicked stays with breakfast
Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
All transfers and inter-place drives
Local guides at the main sights
A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
Lunches & dinners unless specified
Permits, entry & activity fees (added on request)
Personal expenses, tips & shopping
Travel insurance (recommended)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Hampta Pass Trek FAQs

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.

Hampta Pass Trek
the Kullu-to-Lahaul crossover

The classic Hampta Pass crossover

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