Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal Lake, Manali

Quick Info:

• Trek Distance: 28 km
• Maximum Altitude:  14,100ft
• Level: Easy- Moderate
• Duration: 7 Nights and 8 days
• Camp Location:  Manali

About Hampta Pass: 

• Hampta Pass in Himachal is one of the rare, not-so travelled place, which makes it even more thrilling. On one side, you can see the Kullu valley, with its beautiful flowers, trees, grasslands and on the other side is Lahaul, which has scarce vegetation.
• The early months, notably mid May- mid June, see quite some amount of snowfall which makes it much more interesting.
• What people find amazing is how the landscape changes every single day here.
• The Chandra Tal Lake is an eternal beauty. Emerald shaped, it changes its colour throughout the day and is thus, a joy to watch.

About the Trek: 

• The trek begins from Delhi. You first destination is Manali. From Manali, you travel to Jobra for lunch and then start the journey to Chika. You will go across small river crossings during this time which makes the trip much more joyful. As you reach Chika, you will be mesmerised by the beautiful surroundings with mountains and valleys and here you will learn how to pitch your own tent.
• After having breakfast on the next day, start your journey to Balu ka Ghera. The experience of trekking here is what makes the entire journey worth it. Once you reach Balu ka Ghera, its time to relax. Few activities will also be organized by our team for the trekkers.
• It is from Balu ka Ghera, that you can see the beautiful view of the Dhauladhar ranges. From here, we travel to the Hampta village, from where hampta pass gets its name and return back to Balu ka ghera.
• On our next day of the trip, we trek from Siagoru to Chatru and then go visit the famous Chandra Tal. We'll return to Chatru after trekking to Chandra Tal.
• The Next day, we return back to Manali via Atal Tunnel. During our Trek, we stop at Solang Valley to have few adventurous activities and arrive in Manali in the Afternoon. Depart to Delhi in the evening.
• Once you reach Delhi, your trek ends with a lot of memories.

Available Dates: 

• June : 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
• July : 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
• August : 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
• September : 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
• October: 1, 2

Trek Price:

• Manali to Manali: 6,999+5% GST per Person
• Delhi to Delhi: 10,999+5% GST per Person

Trek Ad-On Price:

• Tatkal 3AC Train Ticket: From Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Vadodara: 3000/- extra for each side
• Tatkal Sleeper Train Ticket: From Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Vadodara: 1500/- extra for each side

How to reach Delhi:

• By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi is a good option as it handles both domestic and international flights.
• By Rail: Another option is the New Delhi Railway Station, which is located in Paharganj, near Connaught Place, and is where the majority of trains arrive and depart from Delhi.
• By Road: Buses are an excellent option because it is well connected to cities like Jaipur, Agra, Alwar, Dehradun, and even Kathmandu, amongst others.

Know Before you go for With Hampta Pass, Chandratal Trek:

• The climatic conditions at high elevations differ from those on the plains; allow enough time to acclimate.
• To have a safe and enjoyable trekking experience, pay attention to the trip leader or teacher.
• During the walk, do not consume any alcohol or other intoxicants.
• Trekking at night is not recommended.
• Consult a doctor before embarking on the journey.
• During the hike, bring along some basic medicines and a first-aid kit.
• The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites. Travelers littering may be fined.