Hampta Pass Trek - 4N/5D
Region: Manali – Jobra – Chika – Balu ka Ghera – Hampta Pass – Shea Goru – Chatru – Chandratal
Starting Price: ₹13,999/-per person
Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Pickup/Drop: Chandigarh / Kalka / Shimla
Brand: Mountain Junkey
Group Size: Min. 6 Pax – Max. 20 Pax
Trek Grade: Moderate
Altitude: ~14,000 ft
Best Season: Mid-June to Mid-October
🌟 Tour Highlights
- Cross the dramatic Hampta Pass (14,000 ft), a high-altitude crossover between lush Kullu and barren Spiti
- Camp beside serene rivers, alpine meadows, and under star-lit skies
- Visit the mystical Chandratal Lake (Moon Lake) in Spiti region (subject to road conditions)
- Trek through forests, glaciers, rocky terrain, and vast valleys
- Ideal for both beginners and experienced trekkers
- All-inclusive trek with camping, meals, guide, and transport
- Pickup/Drop from Chandigarh/Kalka/Shimla for convenience
- Fully supported by experienced Mountain Junkey trek leaders and team
📅 Day-wise Itinerary
🚌 Day 1: Pickup & Transfer to Jobra – Trek to Chika (2.5 km | 2 Hrs)
- Pickup from Chandigarh/Kalka/Shimla (early morning) in AC Tempo Traveller/Car
- Drive to Jobra Basecamp (9,800 ft) via Manali
- Briefing, refreshments & light acclimatization
- Short trek to Chika Campsite
- ❄️ Stay: Camps at Chika | 🍽️ Meals: Lunch + Dinner
🥾 Day 2: Trek from Chika to Balu Ka Ghera (5 km | 5–6 Hrs)
- Walk through lush meadows, cross wooden bridges and stream
- Stunning views of Indrasan Peak
- Camp at Balu Ka Ghera (11,900 ft)
- ❄️ Stay: Camps | 🍽️ Meals: All 3
🧗♂️ Day 3: Trek to Hampta Pass & Descend to Shea Goru (9 km | 9–10 Hrs)
- Early morning climb to Hampta Pass (14,000 ft)
- Panoramic views of Lahaul–Spiti Valley
- Descend to Shea Goru Campsite
- ❄️ Stay: Camps | 🍽️ Meals: All 3
🚐 Day 4: Trek to Chatru – Drive to Chandratal (if open) – Return Camp (6 km trek + 70 km drive)
- Final descent to Chatru (11,000 ft)
- Drive to Chandratal Lake (subject to weather/road clearance)
- Return to Chatru for night stay
- ❄️ Stay: Camps or Guesthouse | 🍽️ Meals: All 3
🏁 Day 5: Drive Back to Chandigarh/Kalka/Shimla
- Early morning drive back (~10–12 hours)
- Drop-off in evening
- 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast + Enroute Snacks
🧾 Payment & Booking
- Booking Amount: ₹2,500/- per person (Non-refundable)
- Balance Payment: 7 days before departure
- Payment Modes: UPI / Bank Transfer / Razorpay / Paytm
📌 Terms & Conditions
- Minimum 6 participants required to conduct the trek
- Itinerary may change due to weather or local conditions
- In case Chandratal is not open, no refund applicable
- Participants must carry valid ID & fitness certificate
- Alcohol, smoking & plastic strictly prohibited on trek
- Mountain Junkey team’s decision is final during emergencies
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
Mid-June to Mid-October
✅ Snow patches in June–July
✅ Green meadows in August
✅ Clear views post-monsoon in September–October
✅ Inclusions
- AC Transport: Chandigarh/Kalka/Shimla to Jobra & Return
- All trek permits and forest entry charges
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 5 breakfast
- Stay in alpine tents on twin/triple sharing
- Sleeping bags, mats, kitchen tent, toilet tent
- Experienced trek leader, guides, cook & helpers
- Oxygen cylinder, first-aid, stretcher, pulse oximeter
- Visit to Chandratal Lake (subject to open roads)
- All applicable taxes, tolls, and parking
❌ Exclusions
- Any meals/snacks enroute not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Any personal expenses or gear rental
- Porters for personal bags
- Emergency evacuations, if any
- Anything not mentioned in "Inclusions"
✅ Do's
- Carry original ID, warm clothes, trekking shoes
- Stay hydrated and follow trek leader’s instructions
- Keep surroundings clean and carry your trash back
- Inform guide of any medical conditions
❌ Don’ts
- Do not litter or damage natural resources
- No alcohol, smoking or loud music during trek
- Avoid overpacking – pack light & essentials only