moderate

Hampta Pass Trek

Crossover trek from Kullu valley's lush green to Lahaul-Spiti's moonscape — one of the Himalayas' clearest climate-zone transitions in 5 days. Pass-day is steep but technically simple. Chandratal Lake jeep day-trip is the classic add-on. Open Jun-Sep; closed by snow rest of year.

Days

27km

Distance

4,270m

Max Altitude

moderate

Fitness

Adults

Age

Best months:

JunJulAugSep

Climate-zone crossover: lush Kullu → moonscape Lahaul in a single pass-dayIndrasen + Deo Tibba peak views from the Hampta Pass summitChandratal Lake (Moon Lake) jeep day-trip from ChhatruManali start point — easy logistics from DelhiSummer-only window (Jun-Sep) — perfect when most other Himalayan treks are monsoon-affected

Warnings

⚠Pass-day altitude gain 620m → snow + scree in early-Jun + late-Sep

⚠Multiple stream crossings — ropes/operator support recommended

⚠Closed Oct-May for snow

⚠Atal Tunnel closes occasionally for heavy snow on the Lahaul side

Trail Map

Start/End Campsite Pass Summit WaterDashed line = trail path

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Campsites

Chika camp

3,100m

Operator-pitched dome tents, dry toilet, dining tent.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Balu Ka Ghera camp

3,650m

Sandy flat ground, dome tents, dry toilet.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Shea Goru camp

3,950m

Riverside flat, exposed to Lahaul wind, dome tents.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Chhatru camp / dhaba

3,300m

Permanent shelter + tents, basic toilet, dhaba.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Cost Estimate

Self-organized

₹10,000

With Guide

₹16,000

Full operator

₹22,000

Per-person 5-day trek with operator (Indiahikes / Bikat / Trek The Himalayas) incl. Manali pickup, all camps, meals, permits, Chandratal jeep. 2025–26 season pricing.