Hamta Pass Trek
is one the most beautiful treks in the Manali region. Rarely do the Himalayas present a trek for first timers 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 those looking to experience high Himalayan adventure.
It is a trek that comes built in with bonuses. 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.
Overview
Trip Highlight
- Trip Cost : On Request
- Duration : 5 Days | 4 Nights
- Best season : Jun-Sep
- Level : Medium
- Total Distance : -- km
- Maximum elevation :----
- Weather : The nights can be cold, day temperatures are pleasant during the season
- Restrictions : None
- Getting from / T0 : --.
- Equipment : None for walking
Itinerary
- Day 01 : Jobra to Chika After starting from Jobra you will have to go through a very simple trek inside the forest for about 20 mins. The forest is mostly. Pine with an occasional Maple tree with its new lush green leaves -a pleasant change in the vegetation. Eventually you will see a small river Raninala flowing in and between and on either sides we have the hills with rock facing. After traversing through the medow you will reach your campsite for the day, Chika.
- Day 02 : Chika to Balu ka Gera It is a 4 hour easy ascent. Set out and head right but you will be all along on the left bank of the river. The initial climb is mainly through stones and boulders. The going is never too difficult. The right bank of the river is laced with dwarf Rhododendrons in the lower and middle region of the mountain and Birch trees grow at the upper end. Look back and you will see the Dhauladhar range with its snow clad peaks. It makes a pretty picture. You will encounter a water fall on to your left. After the water fall you need to cross the river to reach Jwara. Walking along the river will make you reach a rectangular valley which is full of tiny flowers.It takes about half an hour to cross the valley. Crossing small snow falls and jumping across the rocks takes you to Balu - ka - Gera.
- Day 03 : Balu-Ka-Gera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass This days trek can be broken into 2 stages ,one being to Hampta Pass which is a ascent and other being the descent to Shea Goru from Hampta pass. After an hour of gentle slope from Balu ka Gera, the trek picks up and after another half an hour you reach the first plateau.Here you will get to see your first patch of snow and you also get to see the great Deo Tibba peak in front of you. Now you have to go through another inclined part which has two stages to it and finally ends at the ridge.The climb will take you another 20-30 minutes. From the top of the ridge you see its next parallel one which is your next destination. Hampta Pass is a bend away from the top of the second ridge. After a descent towards the 2nd ridge you will have have climb to reach the destination. Second stage of the this day involves a sharp descent with a zig zag path.You will end your day at Shea Goru.
- Day 04 : Sheagoru to Chatru Your move alongside the river in the valley still continues.the mountains opposite are barren,the typical spiti look. The trek gets a little tricky from here, but eventually with care you will reach Chatru. You will still be at a height though you are out of the mountains but you have the road right across and the Chandra river separating you from the road.
- Day 05 : Chatru to Manali Late summers the road opens up to Chatru and beyond and you can take the vehicle to Manali from the bridge at Chatru. The journey from Chatru to Manali passes through Rohtang Pass and can take up to 4 hours. The scenery all through the route is a treat in itself.