Saturday 28th of January 2012

Starting the trek at Jobra
Cheeka Camp Site
On the way to Jwara
Beyond the meadows at Jwara
Going towards Hampta Pass
The Hampta Pass
Chatru
Starting the trek at Jobra

 

The Hampta Pass trek

"Rarely do the Himalayas present a trek for beginners that pack in everything – easy access, dark pine forests, open meadows, glacial valleys and an adventurous crossing of a pass that leaves the heart pumping. The Hampta Pass trek in Himachal is tailor made for beginners looking to experience high Himalayan adventure.

It is a trek that comes built in with bonuses for the beginner. And there are many. The first would be its easy access – you start the trek from Manali town – unlike most treks that start from a remote village. Two, you can add on an exciting day long trip to Chandratal a high altitude alpine lake – its deep blue colour is a rarity. Add to this the return jeep ride over the Rothang pass and it is almost like experiencing two treks at one go."

 

 


 

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Hampta Pass Trek

Rs 8450

per person (Manali to Manali)

Note: Service Tax of 2.58% applicable on Trek Fees


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Hampta Pass Trek Diary

Diary Extract – the Hampta Pass Exploratory Trek
(Diary of Arjun Majumdar, Team leader)

Day 1, May 11, 2010.

Manali to Chikha. 19 kms by road. 4 kms by walk.

We are met at the Manali bus stand by Rakesh, Polu and Shyam. I am meeting Rakesh for the first time, our future trek leader.

I like his natural youthful looks. He’ll make a good trek leader, I think to myself. Our guide surprises me too. Gone is the shy hill man who had met me in Delhi. Here was a rugged strapping young man with stubble. He looked handsome! Read the full story

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Manali after lunch and drive to Jobra. Trek from Jobra to Chika. Camp at Chika.

Day 2: Trek from Chika to Balu-Ka-Gera.

Day 3: Trek from Balu-Ka-Gera to Sheagoru via Hampta Pass.

Day 4: Trek from Sheagoru to Chatru.

Day 5: Pick up at Chatru's road head and drive to Manali. Arrival at Manali approximately 5-6 pm.

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