Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek

Arrive at the base camp in Old Manali by 09:00 hrs. Here, you'll meet the rest of the group and the trek leader, and attend a short orientation session. You'll learn about several packing and trekking techniques as well as general information regarding the route to Hampta Pass. In the evening, you can venture out to Manali to do any last minute shopping visit the town's famous Mall Road. Overnight at Manali in tents.

Overnight at Manali in tents.

Report at the base camp in Old Manali by 09:00 hrs. You'll be accommodated in tents on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided to ensure a restful night's sleep. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining tents and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes dinner only. However, you can venture out to Manali and visit any of the restaurants and cafes to have additional meals at an extra cost.

You'll leave from the base camp by 08:00 hrs and board a jeep or similar shared, private vehicle that will drive you towards the Hampta Dam. This drive will take you through dense forests of maple, pine, walnut and oak trees. From the Hampta Dam, you'll continue the rest of the journey on foot. As you begin trekking towards Chikka, you'll cross wooden bridges and patch of dense forests before arriving at your destination in a couple of hours. Overnight at Chikka in tents.

Overnight at Chikka in tents.

You'll be accommodated in tents on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided to ensure a restful night's sleep. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining tents and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast and lunch may be a packed breakfast and lunch en route to Chikka. Dinner will be served upon arrival at the Chikka campsite.

Wake up to the serene views at your beautiful campsite. Today, you'll trek towards Balu Ka Ghera. En route, catch breathtaking views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar mountains and the Indrasan peak. After crossing natural river streams over cobbled pathways through the forest, you'll reach Balu Ka Ghera by late afternoon. Overnight at Balu Ka Ghera in tents.

Overnight at Balu Ka Ghera in tents.

You'll be accommodated in tents on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided to ensure a restful night's sleep. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining tents and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today's trek will take you to the long-awaited destination of Hampta Pass. You'll begin trekking from Balu Ka Ghera and undertake a tough climb up to the Hampta Pass. From Hampta Pass, you'll catch glorious views of snow-covered mountain peaks and glaciers. You'll make your way down from Hampta Pass and reach Shea Goru. Overnight at Shea Goru in tents.

Overnight at Shea Goru in tents.

You'll be accommodated in tents on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided to ensure a restful night's sleep. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining tents and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Undertake an easy trek through the Hampta Valley as you descend down to the village of Chhatru. You'll catch spectacular views of the Pir Panjal and Spiti mountain ranges. If you arrive at Chhatru before noon and if the weather conditions are favorable, you'll board vehicles and head over to the famous Chandratal Lake. Spend some time at the banks of this beautiful lake and return back to Chhatru. Overnight at Chhatru in tents.

Overnight at Chhatru in tents.

You'll be accommodated in tents on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided to ensure a restful night's sleep. The campsite is equipped with common kitchen/dining tents and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you were unable to visit the Chandratal Lake yesterday, you'll board vehicles and travel to the lake. Otherwise, you'll directly drive back to Manali and reach the city by evening. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

Today's meal package includes breakfast before departure to Manali.