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Made with purpose in the Himalayas.

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  2. Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Altitude

14,100 ft

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Group size

Up to 30

Okay, here's the deal

Come for the mountains.Stay for what they do to your brain.

Worth the early wake-up.

The Hampta Pass Trek is a spectacular 5-day journey that takes you from the lush green Kullu Valley into the barren, moon-like landscape of Spiti — one of the most dramatic terrain transitions in the entire Himalayas. Crossing the pass at 14,100 ft is the emotional centrepiece of the trek, revealing an almost alien world on the other side. The adventure is capped by a visit to the sacred Chandratal Lake — the 'Moon Lake' — a brilliant crescent of turquoise water sitting at 14,100 ft amid the Spiti high desert. This trek perfectly balances moderate challenge with extraordinary reward, making it one of the best intermediate treks in Himachal Pradesh for trekkers looking to step up from beginner routes.

The good stuff

Things you'll probably talk about later.

The views, the random conversations, the tiny moments that somehow become the whole point of the trip.

01Chandratal Lake — 'Moon Lake' at 14,100 ft
02Dramatic Kullu-to-Spiti valley crossover
03River crossings and high alpine meadows
04Pir Panjal range panoramas
05Cultural glimpses of Kullu and Lahaul

How this thing goes

One day at a time.

No speed-running the mountains. No checking boxes just because they're there.

Just a trail, good people, questionable amounts of chai, and enough time to actually be there.

Take your time
Manali to Chika
01 Day
JobraChika

Manali to Chika

Scenic drive from Manali to Jobra, followed by a short but beautiful trek through pine woodland and wooden bridges to the riverside camp at Chika beside the Hamta River.

Altitude
10,100 ft (3,080 m)
Walking time
2–3 hrs trek
Chika to Balu Ka Ghera
02 Day
ChikaBalu Ka Ghera

Chika to Balu Ka Ghera

Follow the Hamta River upstream through meadows and rocky boulders, with the first sweeping views of snow-capped Pir Panjal peaks appearing ahead.

Altitude
12,008 ft (3,660 m)
Walking time
3–4 hrs
Crossing Hampta Pass
03 Day
Balu Ka GheraShea Goru

Crossing Hampta Pass

The highlight day. Cross the pass and witness the breathtaking landscape shift from green Kullu to barren Lahaul. Descend to the dramatic Shea Goru campsite on the Spiti side.

Altitude
As per itinerary
Walking time
7–8 hrs
Shea Goru to Chandratal
04 Day
Shea GoruChatru

Shea Goru to Chandratal

Trek to Chatru and drive to the sacred Chandratal Lake. Witness the stunning turquoise water change hues with the shifting light before returning to camp.

Altitude
As per itinerary
Walking time
3 hrs trek + drive
Return to Manali
05 Day
ChatruManali

Return to Manali

Return journey to Manali through the Atal Tunnel. Expected arrival by early afternoon for onward travel.

Altitude
6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Walking time
Drive via Atal Tunnel

A glimpse

Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek photo 1
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Hampta Pass Trek photo 3

Good to know

What's covered.What isn't.

No fine-print scavenger hunt. Here's exactly what comes with the trip.

You're covered

Included in your trip

  • Manali to Manali transport (Jobra, Chatru & Chandratal)
  • All meals during the trek
  • Camping accommodation (twin/triple sharing tents)
  • Sleeping bags & trekking gear
  • Certified trek guide & support staff
  • Forest permits & entry fees
  • First aid & basic medical kit

You're on your own

Not included in your trip

  • Personal expenses
  • Porter/mule charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions
  • 5% GST

From the trail

People who actually went.

Real experiences from people who have walked this trail.

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