The Hampta Pass trail is very old and is being used for ages. The terrain doesn’t have any technical section or any challenging section. The only sections which are risky are the river crossing and the descent from the pass. Your trek leader will brief and guide you about the same, do follow his instructions carefully.

The 24 Km-long trek will be covered in four days. The altitude gain is significant as you will start your trek from approx. 6500 ft. from Manali and will reach 14,000 ft. at Hampta Pass on the third day itself.

The campsites are placed to maintain steady altitude gain and we will be trekking at a steady pace. Still, AMS can hit you. You need to keep yourself hydrated and should be alert for AMS symptoms like headache, dizziness, and nausea. Inform your trek leader immediately, if you feel ill or uncomfortable.

To enjoy the glorious views of this majestic trek, you should have a good fitness level. If you are not meeting the desired fitness benchmark, please use this fitness schedule to improve.

You need at least 1-2 months to build the endurance and strength to do this trek and the preparation needs commitment.  

Manali, the starting point for Hampta Pass Trek, is a picturesque town nestled in Beas River Valley and is a popular tourist destination. The town is well connected to Delhi and other major cities of Himachal Pradesh. There is no railway station and airport in Manali town, however, one can easily reach Manali by Road (Bus / Taxi).

By Air – The nearest airport from Manali is Bhuntar. The airport is named as Kullu-Manali Airport as it connects both tourist destinations and is well connected by flights from Delhi. From Bhuntar, Manali is only 50 Km away and one can easily find a Bus or Taxi for the journey.

By Train – The nearest railway station from Manali is the Jogindernagar railway station which connects the hill station with several important cities. One can also explore the option of Chandigarh and Ambala Railway stations to reach Manali by train. From the railheads, you have to take Bus / Taxi which will be available at a reasonable cost.

By Road – Regular bus services are available from Delhi to Manali. The overnight distance can be covered comfortably by Volvo Buses. You can hire a taxi as well.

Road distances are as follows – Delhi to Manali: 540 km, Kullu to Manali: 40 km, Shimla to Manali: 250 km

Hampta Pass trail remains open for trekking from June to October, for the rest of the year, the trail is covered with snow and due to harsh weather conditions trekking is not feasible. Though the trail remains open for almost 5 months, the valley changes its shade throughout these months. 

June – Be prepared for snow starting from Balu Ka Ghera onwards till the Hampta Pass. You may get snow even after descending in Lahul Valley. Layered up yourself and use the right winter gears to tackle cold and cold-related injuries.

Temperature Variations – Day : 15 °C to 20 °C | Night : 1 °C to 5 °C.

July & August – The snow will start to melt rapidly but few patches may remain on higher reaches around the Pass.  July brings the Monsoon to the region and the valley blossoms. You will find blue poppies and colorful wildflowers welcoming you on the trail. So many flowers get sprout in the entire valley turning it into the valley of flowers of Himachal. The cloudy skies, lush green meadows, and flowers on the trails unfold different magic.

Temperature Variations – Day : 15 °C to 20 °C | Night : 1 °C to 5 °C.

Pro Tip – Be extra careful while crossing the river during July & August. The force of water makes the crossing challenging, put your foot firmly before taking the next step. Most importantly, follow the instructions of your trek leader. 

September – Monsson will start retreating and you will be able to see the clear skies and mountain views. This is the best time to relish the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. You can soothe your eyes with snow-clad mountain peaks standing tall against the deep blue skies.

The region starts getting cold at end of September. The chilly winds make the night temperature fall below zero. The trail remains open for trekking in October as well but it is not as enjoyable as it is at other times. 

Temperature Variations – Day: 12°C to 15°C | Night : 0°C to 3°C.

Best Time – Best season to go for the Hampta pass trek is from mid-June to September barring monsoon time.

While trekking in June you will find snowy patches starting from Balu Ka Ghera itself. Also, the pass will have enough that you may have to use microspikes, gaiter, etc. while crossing it.

In July, there may be snow at the High Altitude Pass. However, other times you will only see the snow-clad mountain peaks.

ATM – The last ATM will be in Manali. We recommend you withdraw sufficient cash before you start your road journey from Manali.  

Electricity – No electricity throughout the trek. Carry additional batteries or a power bank for your camera/mobile.

Mobile Network – All major networks are available in Manali. However, once you leave Manali you won’t get a mobile network on the trek.

The Hampta Pass trek is primarily a monsoon trek and so you have to prepare accordingly. The ‘must carry’ list is different for monsoon treks from other treks as you need to carry rain gear like a poncho, rain cover for the backpack, etc. The detailed list will be shared with you by mail.

Pro Tip – Be extra careful while crossing the river during July & August. The force of water makes the crossing challenging, put your foot firmly before taking the next step. Most importantly, follow the instructions of your trek leader. 

Yes, it is absolutely safe. Women will be sharing the tent/rooms with each other. In case you are the only woman on the trek, you will be given a separate tent/room.

In case of a medical emergency, the nearest hospitals are in Manali only.

Hampta Pass trek doesn’t have many exit points as we are crossing a high-altitude pass. If you haven’t crossed the pass, then you have to return to Jobra to reach Manali. After crossing the pass, you have to head to Chhatru to reach Manali.

Throughout the trek, we will be camping on sharing basis. The toilet tents will be available on each campsite.

No bathing facility is available on the trek. You need to carry toiletry and essential to maintain personal hygiene on the trek.

We follow a pre-decided wholesome menu for trekkers considering the nutritional requirement. We serve vegetarian food along with eggs. Packed lunch will be provided while you are trekking.

Yes, you can. Just inform your trek leader and he/she will make the necessary arrangement. This will be a chargeable service.

Hampta Pass Trek starts right after Manali so after finishing the trek if you have time, you can spend 1-2 days exploring the beautiful town Manali and its nearby attractions like Hidimba Temple, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, etc.

One can also explore the Beas River and can enjoy River Rafting near Bhuntar.

Professional Trek Leader and Guide will be accompanying you throughout the trek. Hampta Pass is graded as an Easy to Moderate trek that doesn’t need any technical assistance and equipment.

You can download the same from here. Also, we will be sharing the essential item list in the mail along with the invoice. 

Hampta Pass is a crossover trek. We will start trekking from Chikka and ends at Chhatur. So it won’t be feasible to leave baggage at Chikka and collect it later.

However, you can liaise with your Hotel in Manali and can keep your extra luggage there and collect it after your trek. Don’t leave valuable items like cash, mobile phones, cameras, etc. in the baggage.

The other option is to carry only what is necessary on the trek.

• Cancellations up to 15 days before the start date – Full refund (minus 5% transaction cost). The amount will be transferred to the account from where the transaction was made.
• Cancellations during the last 15 days from the start date – Full refund in form of a Trishul Adventures Trek Voucher valid for 1 year from the date of issue for any trek with Trishul Adventures.
• Cancellation on the start, or no show on the start day– Unfortunately, no refund. 
• Important note: The amount paid for add-on services (insurance, transportation, or any other facilities) is not refundable. 

Please read the detailed cancellation policy here.