TREKS · 4-DAY · MODERATE · MAX 4270M
Hampta Pass Trek.
Hampta Pass Trek
Hampta Pass Trek is a moderate 4-day, 26 km trek, topping out at 4,270 m. The route takes in Green to desert shift; Hampta Pass 4270m; Chandratal add-on. Best months: June–September. Watch points: River crossings monsoon; aMS at pass; weather changes rapidly. Fitness level: moderate, not recommended for children under 12. Nearest hospital: Civil Hospital Manali 15km from Jobra. On Lahaul side: PHC Chatru 5km from Shea Goru. Serious cases: Keylong Hospital 60km. Network coverage: Jio/Airtel at Jobra. No signal from Chikka onwards until Chatru. Chatru has weak BSNL. Zero coverage at pass.
Warnings
⚠River crossings monsoon
⚠AMS at pass
⚠Weather changes rapidly
Campsites
Chikka
3,050mValley campsite, flat ground, stream, campfire, basic tarp shelters in season
Balu Ka Ghera
3,750mSandy riverbed camp, flat but cold and windy, no facilities, carry everything
Shea Goru
3,690mOpen valley on Lahaul side, stream, flat ground, extremely cold at night
Cost Estimate
Budget = own gear, Jobra taxi Rs 500. Guide Rs 1500/day. Operators include Manali pickup, all camping, meals, Chatru-Manali transport. Add Rs 3000-4000 for Chandratal detour.
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