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Hampta Pass trek is the beginners delight in every way, easy access, dense pine forest, beautiful meadows, adrenaline pumping river crossings and a high altitude mountain pass called Hampta pass. Numbers of wild flowers and herbs grow at the altitude between 3000 to 3800 m. Vertical rock walls, waterfalls, hanging glaciers, tiny lakes, peaks rising above 6000 m are main characteristics of this trek Hampta Pass is a moderate trek with a scope of mixing lot of other adventure activities to suit varying duration and interest of trekkers.
Region – Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Grade - Moderate
Height: 13,800 feet
Endurance- Medium
Cost:
Ex. Rumsu (Manali) (Base Camp) - (6D 5 N)
Rs 9500/- pp (includes: Trek, food, accommodation, souvenirs, equipment, trek leaders)
Pune - Manali - Pune
(Travel, trek, food during trek, stay, site seeing, souvenirs, equipment, trek leaders)
by Train Sleeper Class : Rs 17100/- pp (10D 9N)
by Train AC: Rs 20500/-pp (10D 9N)
by Flights: Rs 24000/- pp (approx. ) (9D 8N)
Delhi - Manali - Delhi (8D 8N)
Rs 15500/- (Travel, trek, food during trek, stay, site seeing, souvenirs, trek leaders)
Hamta Pass trek is giving each adventure lover an option to discover the unique landscape on the Manali side in Himachal Pradesh and the crossover to Lahul district ...
Visit to Chandratal is the most unforgettable experience ever...
Itineraries
Day 1
Pune / Mumbai - Delhi - Manali
Departure to Delhi from Pune/Mumbai. Reach Delhi by afternoon. Board the bus for Manali at 5 pm. Overnight Journey to Patlikuhal.
Bus type : Volvo AC semi-sleeper
Dinner : Not include
Day 2
Reporting at base camp in Manali.
Get down 20km before at a junction called “Patli-kuhal”. Cab will take us to Rumsu base camp.
Reporting to the campsite, freshen up and undergo with registration process. Post breakfast we will go for an acclimatization walk. After walk participants will be distributed Trekking bags, Micro spikes( help you to walk on ice), Gaiters( to prevent snow enter your shoes) and sticks.
Day 3
Drive to Hampta dam and trek to Chikka
After breakfast we will start the day’s trek with a beautiful drive to Hampta dam from Rumsu at 8 am. The trek to Chikka starts from Hampta Dam and is easy. It takes around 2-3 hours to complete it. There is a small forest patch and then two wooden bridges before you reach the campsite. Chikka has big rock boulders and a beautiful waterfall. Overnight in tents at Chikka.
Day 4
Chikka to Balu ka Ghera
After breakfast start the trek to Balu Ka Ghera. Trek duration is around 4 to 5 hours from Chikka to Balu ka Ghera scaling 11900 feet. The initial part of the trek goes through the bank of the river crossing few rock boulders. There is a water stream that needs to be crossed on the way. Balu ka Ghera is a large plain ground on the bank of the river and camping at this spot is a dream in reality. One can spot Indrasan, the highest peak of Manali valley from here. Snacks would be served in the evening followed by dinner. Overnight camping at Balu Ka Ghera.
Day 5
Balu Ka Ghera to Shia Goru via Hamta Pass
Start early trek by 4 am in the morning as we try covering the maximum snow patch before sun rise. The trek route from Balu Gehra towards Hampta Pass is a moderate climb, scaling 14000 ft. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach the top of the Hampta Pass. The descend falls steep and takes around 4 hours to reach Shia Goru Camp (12,800 ft).
Day 6
Shia Goru to Chatru & Chandrataal Visit
After breakfast start descend towards Chatru. The descend is around 3 hours. After reaching Chatru take a jeep ride to Chandrataal. The beauty of Chandrataal never fails to impress you.
Ride back to Chatru.
Overnight stay at Chatru.
Day 7
Ride back to Rumsu base camp Via Atal Tunnel
After breakfast ride towards Rumsu base camp via the Atal Tunnel. Celebration night at base camp / home stay
Overnight at Rumsu.
Day 8
Manali
After breakfast leave for Manali. Check-in to Homestay or hostel. Evening free time and Night Gala dinner with sharing of trek experiences.
Day 9:
Manali Site seeing and Departure to Delhi
After Breakfast, Participants can do site seeing in Manali mall road, Hadimba temple, Vashisht temple etc. Participants should report 4 pm at Manali bus stand for boarding the bus to Delhi.
Lunch and Dinner : Not included
Day 10
Reach Delhi & departure to Pune / Mumbai
Reach Delhi between 7am -10 am & Departure to Pune / Mumbai after 3 pm
Breakfast : Not included
- Accommodation in tents during the trek on sharing basis
- Veg meals while on trek (Base camp to base camp)
- Trekking equipment (Tents, Sleeping bags, Carry mats)
- Micro-spikes
- Gaiters
- Safety equipment
- Personal Insurance
- Rucksack - 60 liters
- souvenirs from Backpack Outdoors
- Semi Sleeper Volvo Bus Tickets (Delhi - Manali - Delhi ) (as per selected package)
- Travel Pune - Manali - Pune (as per selected package)
- Necessary permits
- First aid medical kits
- Qualified and experienced trek leader, guide, and support staff
- Travel arrangements from Patalikula to base camp & base camp to Manali. (as per selected package)
- Backpack Outdoors Service Charges.
- Food other than mentioned in the Itinerary.
- Any other expenses occurring due to natural calamities or reasons beyond our control.
• Trekking shoes: Carry trekking shoes good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
• Three layers of warm clothes: Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
• Two/Three trek pants: Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
• Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit): Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sunburns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
• Thermals: Carry thermals (top and bottom).
• Sunglasses: Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
• Cap: At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
• Waterproof hand gloves: Carry waterproof gloves and avoid woolen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
• Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woolen socks: Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woolen socks for the night.
• Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory
• Raincoat/Ponchos: At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.
• Daypack (20 liters): You will need this to carry water bottles, lunch box, and personal medical kit in case you decide to offload your backpack.
• Lunchbox and water bottle: Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a good water bottle.
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