The trailhead
A pass between green Kullu and the drier Spiti side.
ValleyRides uses this trailhead for fixed departures. The trek page lists the drive, the walking days, the stay and the meals.
Getting there
Meet in Manali on the morning of day 1. We drive to the Jobra road head. Bhuntar airport and the Manali bus stand are the usual ways in. Arrive the previous evening if you can.
The walking
The pass day is 8 to 10 hours. Train with long walks, not only gym sessions.
Meet at Manali. The group is 8 to 12 guests, ages 12 to 58.
About 26 km of walking.
Treks from Manali
One departure leaves from this trailhead.
Moderate
5D/4N
Manali · Himachal Pradesh
Hampta Pass and Chandratal
A 5-day crossing from the green Kullu side to the barren Spiti side, with a night near Chandratal.
- A real pass crossing, not an out-and-back
- The shift from green Kullu to dry Spiti
- Chandratal when the road is open
- Camp kitchens on the crossing days
- 1 Manali to Chika · Camp
- 2 Chika to Balu Ka Ghera · Camp
- 3 Cross Hampta to Shea Goru or Chatru · Camp
- 4 Chatru and Chandratal · Camp
- 5 Return to Manali · Trip ends
Other trailheads
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