Hampta Pass Trek
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A narrow trail, a wide-open sky, and two dramatically different worlds—Hampta Pass is where it all collides. Connecting the green Kullu Valley to the barren expanse of Lahaul, this trail is a five-day transition from pinescented meadows to wind-chiselled deserts. The journey begins just outside Manali, then rises through forest canopies, waterfalls, and boulder-strewn glades before reaching the 14,000 ft high pass that slices through the Pir Panjal range.
What sets Hampta apart isn’t just the change in terrain—it’s the shift in feeling. One moment you walk through mist-drenched woods, and the next you’re staring down into Lahaul’s vast emptiness. Add a visit to the surreal blue of Chandratal Lake, and the experience becomes a story stitched with water, wind, and wonder.
The trek from Chika to Balu ka Ghera is a moderate-difficulty section of the Hampta Pass trek, typically taking 4-6 hours to complete. The distance is around 8 km. Passes through various terrains including alpine meadows, river crossings, and rocky sections. You'll enjoy views of the Himalayas and Hampta Valley during the trek.
The trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass involves a significant altitude gain and descent, with a total distance of approximately 10 kilometers. It's a challenging day, often described as the most thrilling part of the Hampta Pass trek, including a steep ascent to the pass and a descent to Shea Goru.
The trek from Shea Goru to Chatru is a relatively easy 5-hour descent along the riverbed, crossing a few streams and glaciers. The trail winds between the mountains, offering views of the Chandra River valley. It's a gentle downhill walk, but some sections can be slippery, requiring careful navigation.
A road trip from chatru to Chandratal Lake involves driving through the Himalayas, crossing high mountain passes experiencing diverse landscapes. The journey involves challenging terrain and expert navigation is often recommended. After taking lots of pictures of chandratal and surrounding head back to Manali , where our Hampta Pass trek with Chandratal Road trip ends.
Kullu–Manali Airport , also called Bhuntar Airport, is a domestic airport serving the cities of Kullu and Manali in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The airport is located at Bhuntar, 11 km from Kullu town and 52 km from Manali. The average flight time to Kullu–Manali is 1 hour and 25 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from New Delhi.
There is no direct railway station in Manali so, one need to reach a nearby railway station like Chandigarh or Ambala or Pathankot and then travel to Manali by road.
The cheapest way to reach Manali is by bus. It is most easily accessible if you are willing to travel with an overnight bus from Delhi or Chandigarh. There are frequent Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses and private buses running in the AC and non-AC categories.The broad gauge railway stations nearest to Manali are in Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (300 km). The nearest airport is in Bhuntar, which is also 50 km away. Buses and Cabs are easily available from these places and other parts of North India to Manali.
In Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal Road trip we provide total 5 days programme from manali to manali.The total distance we cover around 29 Km in 4 days of trekking.
The Hampta Pass Trek reaches a maximum altitude of 14,000 ft., and this high altitude can significantly impact a trekker's health, potentially leading to altitude sickness if proper acclimatization isn't followed.
The Hampta Pass Trek reaches a maximum altitude of 14,000 ft., and this high altitude can significantly impact a trekker's health, potentially leading to altitude sickness if proper acclimatization isn't followed.
