Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek

TREK DIFFICULTY

Moderate

TREK DURATION

5 Days

HIGHEST ALTITUDE

14,040 feet

GROUP SIZE

12

TREK DISTANCE

25 Km

BASECAMP

Himachal Pradesh

BEST TIME

June to September

PICKUP POINT

Himachal Pradesh (Manali)

Hampta Pass Trek - From Green Valleys To Cold Desert

Hampta Pass Trek is a Himalayan journey where you can see the mountains changing their colors and beauty within a few hours. The most notable moment of this trek is the crossover path - starting with the fertile and green Kullu Valley with pine trees, flowers and running rivers, and slowly transitioning into the desolate and dramatic Lahaul Valley which resembles a cold desert of Spiti. 

The weather at Hampta Pass is usually calm and pleasing. The same journey, and even the same day, you pass through colorful valleys, cross icy glacial brooks, pass snowfields, and then suddenly are on rocky barren paths framed by brown and grey mountains. This rapid change in the scenery is the reason that Hampta Pass seems to be a series of journeys in a single adventure. 

For trek-beginners, Hampta Pass Trek Package is always the first pick over other Himachal Pradesh Treks. In just one trek, the landscape varies a lot and the technical difficulty of Hampta Pass Trekking is low. Hampta Pass is the right choice in terms of thrill, safety, and scenery.

Major Attractions Of Hampta Pass Trek

1. Hampta Pass Top - Closest Views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan

  • Nearest Views of Deo Tibba (6,001 m) - One of the most impressive mountainous peaks of Himachal and when seen through the pass, it looks huge and very near, which offers the trekker an actual high-mountain view.
  • Unobstructed view of Indrasan Peak (6,221 m) - The Indrasan Peak is known as the “Mountaineer’s Mountain”. This mountain dominates the horizon, which brings in the dramatic alpine experience to the summit.
  • Panoramic mountain views - You can see the mountain from the top with no end of Himalayan ranges, glaciers and deep valleys on either side of Kullu and Lahaul.
  • High-altitude pass experience (14,100 4300) - You experience snow patches and glacial environments even during the summer season, snowfields in the upper part add the jagged alpine feel and photographic value.

2. Shea Goru - Cold Desert Campsite In Lahaul Valley

  • Sudden change of landscape - Within a couple of hours of passing through Hampta Pass the landscape changes drastically as the green landscape is replaced by a desert setting with cold air and snow.
  • Green Kullu meadows vs. barren Lahaul terrain - On one side of the pass, there are grasslands and flowers, and on the other side, Shea Goru is facing dry and rocky mountains and open valleys.
  • Immediate climate change - Trekkers sense an instant drop in temperature and drier winds than the relative humidity and forests of Kullu side.
  • Authentic cold desert camping experience - Shea Goru is an opportunity to experience camping in a Spiti-like setting without a complete Spiti adventure.

3. River Crossings - Rope-Assisted Himalayan Adventure

  • Guided rope-assisted crossings - Trekkers traverse frozen glacial rivers by using fixed ropes and the help of trained trek guides who ensure the stability and balance.
  • Thrill with Safety- The experience is adventurous and exciting but at the same time, it is not risky or uncontrollable as it is perfectly organized and safe.
  • Accessible methodology - Beginners can also easily join in with simple guidelines and assistance of the crew.
  • Team support system - Fellows and other trekkers help one another, which boosts the confidence and a feeling of comradeship.

4. Chandratal Lake - The Perfect Finale To Hampta Pass Trek

  • Emotional Climax - The Chandratal Lake Trek after several days of hiking in forests, passes, cold deserts feels  rewarding and very fulfilling.
  • Breathtaking Turquoise Crescent Lake- Crystal blue water of Chandratal Lake encircled by bare mountains makes it one of the most pictureable and unreal landscapes in the whole Himalaya.
  • Direct Link to Spiti Region - Chandratal Lake in Himachal Pradesh provides a natural connection between the Hampta Pass Trek and the untamed beauty and culture of Spiti-like scenery. This offers an additional beauty to the trek.
  • Contrasting but Perfect Visuals - The Chandratal lake aids colors to the landscape. You start from the green Kullu valley, walk to the Lahaul and finally to the lake. It feels like the most rewarding moment of the trek. 

What To Expect On The Hampta Pass Trek?

  • Daily Trail Conditions - The hiking provides a varying topography at all times. You will pass through green meadows, through rocky mountains, over snow patches along the pass, and sometimes through little streams of glaciers. There is no repetitive day, and this makes the journey not boring in sight and thought.
  • Seasonal Variation - In June, the trail is normally full of bigger snowfields and a more wintery feel towards the summit. Since July, the meadows start turning green, the flowers start blooming in the valleys, snow starts melting, and the route is becoming more colorful and easier to walk. The two eras are beautiful, only differing in nature.
  • Weather Challenges at Hampta Pass - Weather can change anytime on the Hampta Pass Trek. The afternoons are usually sunny, and nights at elevated camps are cold and windy. Trekkers can expect light rain or fog in the morning. Proper layering, rain protection, and warm sleeping gear are necessary.
  • Hampta Pass Trek Distance and Walking Hours -  Trekkers walk between 6 and 9 km with an average of 4 to 7 hours of walking each day. The distances are not too challenging, but the terrain and height can make it a more meaningful mountain trek. 
  • Fitness Requirement As Beginners - Basic fitness is sufficient, but some training will go a long way. Light jogging, or cardio exercises a couple of weeks prior to the trek will enhance stamina and minimize fatigue. You do not require technical mountaineering knowledge; all you require is stable energy and a positive attitude.
  • Trekking experience and Sense of Achievement - Hampta Pass is one of the treks in Himachal Pradesh that is known as full exposure to the Himalayas. In a few days, trekkers will witness forests, rivers, snow, and barren valleys and a high mountain pass. The last emotion is a powerful combination of confidence, pride and awe particularly to first-time high-altitude adventurers who understand that they have passed one Himalayan world into another on their own two feet.

Trek Fee

₹18000 $210

+ 5% GST

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