Trek to Hampta Pass and Chandratal

Arrive at the Manali bus stand by 10:30 hrs, and from here you'll be driven to Jobri Nala, where your campsite is set up. This first campsite is at an elevation of 9186 feet, so you'll spend the day acclimatizing here. You'll do some short hikes around the campsite, walking to Marhi and Bhujdar, or indulging in some fun activities at the campsite. In the evening, there's a campfire with soup and snacks, followed by dinner. Overnight at Jobri Nala in tents.

Overnight in tents at Jobri Nala.

Today you'll be picked up from Manali and driven to Jobri Nala in private shared vehicles. Lunch is served at the campsite, and you'll spend the day at the camp to acclimatize. In the evening, you'll be served snacks and hot soup around the campfire, and dinner afterwards. You'll be sleeping in twin-sharing alpine tents that are equipped with camping mattresses, sleeping bags and fleece liners. Your campsite also has toilet tents, separate for male and female travellers.

Wake up at 07:30 hrs and eat a hot breakfast before you start the Hampta Pass trek. It's a gradual climb today, and you'll discover waterfalls, see horses grazing on green pastures, and walk along a river. You'll eat a packed lunch on the way, amidst wildflowers and snow-fed streams. There's an exciting section where you'll do a river crossing, and shortly afterwards, you'll arrive at your campsite at Chikha. You'll have some time to explore the river before your soup and snacks are served around the campfire. Overnight at Chikha in tents.

Overnight in tents at Chikha.

You'll start your day with breakfast at camp, and will be given a packed lunch to carry with you on the trek. You should get to your campsite at Chikha by early evening, and will have time to chill beside the river. Soup and snacks are served around the campfire, and dinner afterwards. You'll be sleeping in your tents tonight.

After tea and breakfast today, you'll begin trekking towards Balu ka Gera. The landscape begins to change from the greenery of the Kullu valley, to the boulder-studded terrain of the Lahaul valley. It becomes even more fun when you have to scramble across rocks and boulders on the trail, with the river flowing alongside. You'll get to Balu ka Gera before sundown, just in time for soup and snacks. Dinner will be served at 20:00 hrs, and you'll head to bed early. You'll be tackling Hampta Pass tomorrow, so make sure you go to bed on time. Overnight at Balu ka Gera in tents.

Overnight in tents at Balu ka Ghera.

You'll start your day with breakfast at camp, and will be given a packed lunch to carry with you. The landscape changes quite a bit from today, sending you scrambling over boulders on your route. You'll work up a good appetite for your soup and snacks session by the campfire. Try to get to bed early today, because it's Hampta Pass day tomorrow!

The most anticipated day of the Hampta Pass trek is here! You'll wake up early today so you can start your trek towards Hampta Pass by 08:00 hrs. From Balu ka Gera, you'll feel a bit of an incline on the trail, and the views around get more dramatic than anything you've seen so far. At Hampta Pass, you'll have some time to admire the views of snow-capped peaks and the underlying valley. After that, you proceed to your campsite at Shea Goru. This campsite is right next to the Chander river, and you'll be able to listen to it gurgling all night. Overnight at Shea Goru in tents.

Overnight in tents in Shea Goru.

You'll have an early start today, setting off towards Hampta Pass by 08:00 hrs from camp. After a long day of trekking, you'll get to your campsite by evening, and will enjoy the riverside meadow location. You'll devour your snacks and soup and relax around the campfire for a while. Climbing to Hampta Pass is quite tiring, so you'll be ready for dinner by 20:00 hrs, and then you'll give in to the call of your cosy tent.

Today you're going to visit one of the most beautiful lakes you've ever seen. You'll set off towards Chatru, where your campsite is set up for the night. There are vehicles waiting to drive you to Chandratal, which is about 70 kms away. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you rest your legs, but keep your camera ready as you approach Chandratal. You'll never forget your first glimpse of the expanse of blue water, flanked by the mountains around. You'll have time to explore the lake and take some photographs, before it's time to head back to camp. It's your last night of camping on the Hampta Pass trek, so make the most of it. Overnight at Chatru in tents.

Overnight in tents at Chatru.

Today you'll trek to Chatru, where your camp is set up. From here, you'll be driven to Chandratal lake, where you'll spend some time to take in the sheer beauty of this place. You'll return to Chatru, in time for soup, snacks, and later, a hot dinner. It's your last night of camping, so make sure you take all the photographs you want. Overnight in tents.

You'll wake up and eat a big breakfast, before boarding vehicles that will drive you back to Manali. You'll eat a packed lunch en route and should reach Manali by 15:00 hrs. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

You'll wake up early to make the most of your last gorgeous morning on the Hampta Pass trek. Enjoy a hot cup of tea and breakfast, and then board the vehicles that will take you back to Manali. You'll eat a packed lunch en route and should reach Manali by 15:00 hrs. Your trip ends here.