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- HAMPTA PASS
- Uttarakhand
- 6 Days
- 13 to 55 years
- Difficulty : Moderate
- Tour guide
Description
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive at Manali. Drive to Jobra Roadhead, and Trek to Jobra
Day 2 - Trek from Jobra to Jwara
Day 3 - Trek from Jwara to Balu Ka Ghera
Day 4 - Trek from Balu ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass
Day 5 - Trek from Shea Goru to Chhatru
Day 6 - Drive from Chhatru to Manali.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Manali. Drive to Jobra Roadhead, and Trek to Jobra
Drive Distance: 15 km | Drive Duration: 2 hours | Pick-up point for Trip Photo trekkers: Shuru Homestay, Manali
Trek Distance: 1.5 km | Trek Duration: 2 hours
Get to Shuru Homestay by 10.30 AM. Start for Jobra immediately after lunch (2 hours drive). The cab fare is Rs 3,000 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: 8965 ft to 11005 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: 11005 ft to 12220 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: 8 km | Trek Duration: 9 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 12220 ft to 12695 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: 7 km | Trek Duration: 4.5 hours | Altitude Loss: 12695 ft to 10785 ft
Optional | Drive Distance: 48 km one way | Drive Duration: 3 hours | Altitude Gain: 10785 ft to 14,036 ft
Moderate. 2-2.5 hours of walking on moraine and lose rocks on gentle inclines, followed by a descent to Chhatru across a couple of glacial flows. Optional: Visit Chandratal and return to Chhatru camp. 3-hour drive.
Day 6
Drive from Chhatru to Manali.
Drive Distance: 64 km | Drive Duration: 5 hours
5 hours drive. The transport cost from Chattru to Manali will be Rs 6,500 per vehicle. If you choose to visit Chandratal lake the previous day, the transport cost would be Rs 9,500 per vehicle.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending on the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.
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.