ABOUT THE TREK 

The Hampta Pass trekking package for five days has the starting point as Manali, the famous hub for all types of travel. From Manali, you will be taken to Jobra and then to Chika located at a height of about 10,100 feet. All these routes will have plenty of greenery, River Rani and the mountainous stretches on one side. Dhauladhar Ranges can be seen from Chika as you climb up to reach Balu ka Ghera and the impressive journey to catch the first glimpses of some of the best peaks in the Himalayas will be tremendous. Commonly referred to as the White Range, you’ll notice the mighty towers in Dhauladhar Ranges occupy the entire frame with meadows and flower-filled valleys dotted for the company.

What awaits you next are the gradual slopes until you reach the mighty Hampta Pass and on the way, Hampta Village will be your host for some time. Your trek to the massive Pir Panjal Ranges and the ultimate destination of the trek is the beautiful Chandra Tal located amidst the pristine surroundings dominated by the white peaks and clouds above.

TREK GALLERY 

Itinerary 

• DAY 1 - Drive from Manali to Jobra and Trek to Chika

  One and a half hours drive from Manali leads to Jobri the end of road head. On reaching Jobri , the trail crosses Jobri nala at the very beginning and goes through pine forest. After walking for half an hour the trail enters an open meadow keeping the Aleo nala on the left. Soon the trail crosses the Aleo Nala and continues through the meadow. Walking for another few hours leads to the campsite beside Chikka Nala, a nice waterfall is visible above the campsite.

• DAY 2 - Trek from Chika to Balu Ka Ghera

  The second days’s trek starts with the crossing of chikka Nala. A decent climb up the valley beside the Aleo nala, leads to next camp site of Balu ka Ghera. The trail crosses two streams and one beautiful flower field while reaching the campsite.

• DAY 3 - Trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass

  The third day’s trek starts with one and half hours of easy ascent, then gradually steepens up. The trail climb’s through the moraine zone which leads to top of Hampta pass. From here magnificent view of Deo Tibba, Indrasan and Chandra Bhaga mountain range can be seen. One can see the breathtaking view of Indrasan glacier below the right side from the pass. After crossing the pass a sharp descent leads us a flattened ground. We camp in Shiya Goru right beside the stream coming from Indrasan glacier.

• DAY 4 - Trek from Shea Goru to Chatru

  The fourth day’s trek starts by crossing the cold Indrasan stream and descents through some scattered boulder field all to Chatru. A four hour drive back to Manali over the Rohtang pass concludes this beautiful trek.

• DAY 5 - Drive from Chhatru to Manali

  The final day of your trek. Leaving the beautiful desert of Spiti valley behind, you drive back to Manali via the legendary Rohtang Pass. The four hours drive a picturesque one.

• End of Trip

Things to carry 

Backpack with rain-cover

Comfortable Trekking Shoes

Track Pants and T-Shits

Water Bottle

Sweater/Jacket