
Difficulty
Moderate

Duration
6 Days

Highest Altitude
14,065 ft

Age
8 to 55 years
Duration
6 Days
Age
8 to 55 years
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest Altitude
14,065 ft
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Hampta Pass Trek
One of the Most Dramatic Crossover Treks in the Himalayas
At 14,000 feet Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh falls under those rare, dramatic pass crossings in the Himalayas. On one side is the lush green valley of Kullu — with forests, grasslands, and flowers blooming on the side of your trail. On the other is the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains and almost no vegetation.
Standing on the top of the pass, what’s ahead and behind are two different worlds. It changes in a matter of minutes.
Simply put, the Hampta Pass is Himachal’s Valley of Flowers. The landscape is strikingly similar to that of Valley of Flowers – a green narrow valley protected by snow-covered mountains – but there’s a bonus here.
When you get onto the other side of the Hampta Pass, you’ll be in awe looking at the stark contrast from what you just left behind. The landscape that stretches in front of you is Spiti Valley, known for its barren stretches, rugged terrain and forget-me-not blue skies.
What makes the dramatic changes heightened, even more, is how thrilling the climb to Hampta Pass is. For trekkers, crossing the Hampta Pass (even without the scenery changes) is a great story of adventure. They will love the nervous excitement of climbing to the pass over many ledges, almost appearing to get to the pass, but never really sure until you get there
On this trek, you move from one side to the other over 6 days, covering 25 km.
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Quick Itinerary
A route map of the Hampta Pass trek
Day 1
Arrive at Manali. Drive to Jobra Roadhead, and Trek to Jobra
Drive Distance: 61 km | Drive Duration: 2 hours | Pick up point for Indiahikes trekkers: Hotel Keylinga Inn, Prini, Manali
Get to Keylinga Inn, Prini, by 10.30 AM. Start for Jobra immediately after lunch (2 hours drive). The cab fare is Rs 2,500 per vehicle. This is not included in the trek fee. It is to be shared by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Trek to Jobra campsite (30-minute trek).
Day 2
Trek from Jobra to Jwara
Trek Distance: 4.50 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 9,379 ft to 11,194 ft
Easy-moderate. Easy walk to Chika for about an hour followed by 2 hours of ascent through a boulder section. Descent for 1-1.15 hours easing off into a level walk.
Day 3
Trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 4 hours | Altitude Gain: 11,194 ft to 12,411 ft
Moderate. Short meadow walk followed by boulder section for a couple of hours, leading to a trail on loose rocks all the way. Very gradual incline through the day.
Day 4
Trek from Balu ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 12,411 ft to 12,864 ft via 14,065 ft
Moderate. An hour of gradual ascent after which the trail becomes steep uphill till the pass, interspersed with short descents 2 hours of steep descent from the pass, easing off into a flat walk.
Day 5
Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 4.5 hours | Altitude Loss: 12,864 ft to 10,898 ft
Moderate. 2-2.5 hours of walking on moraine and loose rocks on gentle inclines, followed by a descent to Chhatru across a couple of glacial flows. Visit Chandratal and return to Chhatru camp.
Day 6
Drive from Chhatru to Manali
Drive Distance: 61 kms | Drive Duration: 2 hours
4-5 hours drive. You are expected to reach Manali around noon. The cost of transport from Chattru to Manali will be Rs 9,000 per vehicle, including your visit to Chandratal lake the previous day.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- On the trek, you will be staying 3 in a tent on all days.
- We have a cloakroom facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.
Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available in May, June, July and August. This is because raw materials for making tents are sourced from different countries. But their export has been affected due to international unrest. This has led to a global shortage of tents. Having said that, you'll still have comfortable space as these tents have been designed to accommodate three trekkers.
A route map of the Hampta Pass trek
PRO-TIPS
Onward Travel
Get to Keylinga Inn, Prini, by 10.30 AM. Start for Jobra immediately after lunch (2 hours drive). The cab fare is Rs 2,500 per vehicle. This is not included in the trek fee. It is to be shared by trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
Return Travel
On the last day you have a 4-5 hours drive. You are expected to reach Manali around 12.00 PM. The cost of transport from Chattru to Manali will be Rs. 9,000 per vehicle, to be shared by trekkers and paid directly to the driver.
Campsites at a Glance
At Indiahikes, we are very particular about choosing terrific campsites. For the Hampta Pass trek too, after a lot of back and forth, we have settled on these terrific campsites, which trekkers have come to love.
Why I Believe Everyone Must Trek: A Note from the Founder

Trekking transforms lives. It has completely changed my life. When I see my colleagues at Indiahikes, all of them have been impacted greatly. The transformations have been profound and irreversible.
I see it in our trekkers too. I have seen them change professions, careers or start a new life. I have seen them get in and out of relationships, and start new projects. These are life-changing experiences.
I have seen children building resilience. I have seen families come together. When I see those above 55, I see them rediscover passion and a sense of purpose. These are not small gains.
In the mountains new professions, new economies and new businesses have opened up. Our staff no longer go to cities to earn their living. Their income has increased. Above all, they are happiest working in this world. Trekking has been truly transformative.
Everyone must trek. It transforms lives far more than you imagine.

What I Like About the Hampta Pass Trek
What I Like About the Hampta Pass Trek
Hampta Pass is Best Discovered Through Pictures
Know Your Trek
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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Trek Trivia
Things Nobody Tells You About Hampta Pass
Hampta Pass is often considered Himachal's Valley of Flowers in Monsoon
Hampta Pass turns into a Valley of Flowers in monsoon
Not many people know this, but with monsoons, the meadows of Hampta Pass turn into a riot of colours!
There are several sections on the trek, where you see wildflowers spread out across the valley, so much so that you may not know where to step!
But to witness this, you have to time your trek right. Late July to late August would be the best time to see these flowers.
These are indeed the rainiest weeks, but it's worth every drop!
Hampta Pass turns into a Valley of Flowers in monsoon
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