Hampta Pass

One of the Most Dramatic Crossover Treks in the Himalayas

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TREK DIFFICULTY

Moderate

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TREK DURATION

6 days

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HIGHEST ALTITUDE

14,065 ft

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TOTAL TREK DISTANCE

26 km

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BASECAMP

Manali (Sarsai)

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE

Tents

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REGION

Himachal Pradesh

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PICKUP DETAILS

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DROPOFF DETAILS

Beas Bridge, Manali at 8 PM (including Chandratal Excursion)

One of the Most Dramatic Crossover Treks in the Himalayas

Hampta Pass is a 14,000-foot-high connection between two starkly different landscapes. On one side, you have the lush greenery of Kullu Valley—thick forests, open meadows, and wildflowers lining the trail. On the other side of Hampta Pass, you step into the barren, rugged beauty of Lahaul. The terrain is stark, the mountains bare, and the skies endlessly blue.

Traditionally, it used to be a Summer Trek. But when we did the trek in monsoon, this sudden shift in landscapes felt almost magical. Standing on the top of the pass, what’s ahead and behind are two different worlds. Even more remarkable is how quickly these changes occur. Most pass-crossing treks are longer. They require much more time and effort. But at Hampta Pass, you witness this shift in just 25 km of moderate level trekking. This is where the Hampta Pass Trek stand out for us.

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On the trek, you cross not one but two major glacial streams and navigate a challenging ascent to the pass. The trek takes you through glacial valleys filled with moraines, scree, and boulders. Trekking across multiple ridges and ledges, you arrive suddenly at the pass. From the pass, you see every aspect of glacial erosion spring vividly into life. Along the trail, several spots may seem like you have reached the pass, but you are certain until you finally arrive.

Hampta Pass - Complete Trek Information

We have always wanted trekkers to be well-informed before they go on a Himalayan trek. Knowledge is the difference between a safe trek and a dangerous one. It’s also the difference between a wholesome experience and a superficial experience.

Use this section to learn about the Hampta Pass trek. It has in-depth information about each day of the trek, what to expect, and how you need to prepare for it. Many years of expertise have gone into this content. Trekkers find that extremely useful.

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