Trek to Hampta Pass

The Hampta pass trek is one of the most popular and delightful treks in the Manali region.

It has a moderate grade of difficulty and is an excellent adventure for first-time trekkers who are reasonably fit.

It is also a good option for first forays into the mountains because it offers a rounded Himalayan adventure – from pine forests to rolling meadows filled with wildflowers, moving gradually into the remote heights of the Lahaul region.

Destination

This picturesque trek takes you past varying degrees of mountain landscapes. From enchanting villages with wooden houses, terraced apple orchards and lush green valleys, to more stark vistas in earthy colours and rock spires jutting towards the sky, you'll receive a complete Himalayan experience here.

Destination highlights

Ascend to 14000 feet to reach Hampta Pass | Set up camp in some of the most beautiful locations in the region | Witness local life in your interactions with villagers and shepherds | Cross icy mountain streams with your bare feet

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38 km

22 hrs

8-10 km

Ram Bag Chowk, The Mall, Manali

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Ram Bag Chowk, The Mall, Manali

Private/public vehicle

Prini, Manali

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09:00

16:00

The meeting point is the Ram Bagh Chowk on Mall road, where the group will board waiting vehicles. It's a short drive of about ten minutes to the village of Prini, from where the trek starts. The steepest part of the trail takes about 2 hours to negotiate, passing through apple orchards and forests of blue pine, cedar, oak, fir and chestnut, as well as some charming villages. The campsite for the night lies in a clearing in the midst of a beautiful forest.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness.

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on triple sharing basis.

Food

Lunch | Dinner

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Day 1 Milestone

Manali

Panduropa/Setan

09:00 AM

Today's trail leads through Chhika, a region that is surreal and ghostly. Spires of bare rock rise from the mountains, reaching for the skies and creating a horizon that looks almost other-worldly. You'll also have a chance to cross the icy waters of Rani Nulla with your bare feet. The campsite for the night lies on a grassy bank just below Hampta Pass, in a meadow where shepherds herd their cattle. This is one of the best campsites on the route, with views of mighty peaks, and the earthy colours of the moutainside around you.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness.

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on triple sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Veg

Day 2 Milestone

Panduropa/Setan

Juara

06:30 AM

Today is the ascent day, so it begins early. The trail ascends slowly, giving you views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks while climbing. You'll be stunned by the beauty of Hampta Pass. Lying at an elevation of 14000 feet, it offers a panorama of peaks and dramatic glaciers all around. You'll spend some time here to rest and admire the views, before heading back to the Juara campsite, in time for another spectacular sunset.

Camp in the Himalayan wilderness.

Sleep in clean and comfortable tents on triple sharing basis.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Veg

Day 3 Milestone

Juara

Juara

06:30 AM

Today you begin your return journey, tracing the route back to Jobri, where a vehicle will pick you up and take you back to Manali, where the trek ends.

Trek ends before nightfall.

Trek ends before nightfall.

Food

Breakfast | Lunch

Veg

Day 4 Milestone

Juara

Manali

06:30 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Camping tents
  • Kitchen tent and dining tent
  • Sleeping bags (Hollofil) and karimats
  • Meals as specified
  • Guide, cook and camp helpers
  • Transport from Manali to the start point and back to Manali from the end point
  • Horses/porters to carry all camping gear on the route. (Participants are expected to carry their own packs with their personal belongings for the whole trek)

Excludes

  • Any expenses of a personal nature like phone calls etc.
  • Any hotel accommodations
  • In case you wish to have your personal pack carried on a horse/porter, an extra charge of is INR 1000 per pack (8 kg limit per pack) will be levied.
  • Any services or cost not mentioned in the inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • Trekking shoes (with a thick, hard sole)
  • Cotton socks -3 pairs
  • Pants (ideal are the quick dry light weight synthetic pants/track pants) - 3 pairs
  • T-shirts (preferably full sleeved cotton t-shirts. T-shirts with collars offer extra protection for the neck from sun burn) - 3 pairs
  • Synthetic fleece jacket
  • Wind proof/water proof jacket
  • Thermal liners - upper and lower (optional)
  • Down-filled/hollow fiber-filled insulated jacket – 1 pair (get this if you want to stay extra warm at camps)
  • Raincoat/poncho - make sure it is something that will cover your daypack and camera too.
  • Warm beanie – make sure it is something that covers your ears
  • Gloves - lightweight synthetic fleece/woolen gloves
  • Not to wear - Jeans/denims
  • Sports shoes
  • Woollen socks
  • Brightly coloured clothing
  • Do not carry suitcases/strolleys or duffel bags

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Camping tents
  • Kitchen tents
  • Dining tent
  • Sleeping bags (Hollofil)
  • Karimats

You need to get

  • Backpack 40-50 lts with rain cover
  • Day Pack 15-20 lts – You will use this to carry your camera, water bottle, trail layers, trail food etc. You will need this in case you choose to offload your larger pack onto a horse/porter
  • Woollen socks (these are ideal to sleep in and best to use when in camp, but are not recommended while trekking) – 1 pair
  • Toiletries – Sunscreen SPF 40+, moisturizer, lip balm, soap, toilet paper
  • Repair kit (needle and thread)
  • Headlamp/torch
  • Camera
  • Water bottle – Ideally keep two bottles of 1 litre each
  • Trekking pole – optional
  • Plastic packing covers. (Please pack all your gear in waterproof plastic bags so that your clothes etc do not get wet while on horses or porters. Also carry extra plastic bags in case you need to pack wet clothes.)
  • Sun cap – 1 no
  • Sunglasses with good UV protection

Medical Kit

  • Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
  • Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
  • Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
  • Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
  • Combiflam – 4 tablets (pain killer)
  • Disprin – 6 tablets (headache)
  • Norflox TZ and Lomofen – 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
  • Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
  • Omez/ranitidine – 10 tablets (antacids)
  • Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
  • Gauze – 1 small roll
  • Cotton – 1 small roll
  • ORS – 10 packets
  • Betadine or any antiseptic cream
  • Pain relief spray/gel (aches, and sprains)

Cancellation policy

Refund and cancellation:

If you cancel 45 days before the trip begins, 30% of the trip cost will be charged

If you cancel 30 days before the trip begins, 50% of the trip cost will be charged

If you cancel less than 30 days before the trip begins, or, are not present when the trip begins, no amount shall be refunded.

Rules on trip

Participants are advised to come a day earlier in order to acclimatize themselves perfectly.

The trip leader's decision is final.

Participants must respect local culture and should not litter or deface natural structures/monuments.

In case you wish to have your personal pack carried on a horse/ porter, the extra cost is INR 1000 per pack and there is a 8 kg limit per pack. This must be communicated to the operator before the trek begins. Partial offloading of the pack is not allowed. If you decide during the trek to avail of the horse or personal porter services, separate charges will apply. No suitcases/strolleys/duffel bags will be allowed.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

The operator will accept no liability for any damage, losses and expenses suffered by any client as a result of sickness, quarantine, weather conditions, war, strikes, riots or any other cause outside our control.

Any damage, other than that attributable to fair wear and tear, to the equipment by the participants will be billed to the participant.

In the event of any dispute, all matters will be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the courts of Himachal and the prevailing laws of India shall prevail.

While maximum efforts are made to ensure the safety of the participant, the supplier, their management or employees will not be responsible for injuries of any nature, mental or physical, whether caused directly or indirectly due to any adventures or their allied activities.