With Hampta Pass Trek, whisk yourself away to a trekking extravaganza that takes you to the spellbinding regions of Manali and Leh in Himachal.
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Enjoy making way through walnut, oak and the sometimes alder forests.
The fascinating activity of moderate level would commence from Manali in the Kullu Valley and would get over at Lahaul and the Chandra Valley. You would be scaling a good 4270 meters and along the way the trek can be customised as per one's ease. The perfect season to engage in this is during the months of May to October. The rainy season is especially wonderful as the landscape gets lit up with wild blossoms.
3. Day 1: Drive from Manali - Jobri - Trek to Chika
Reach the paradise of Manali and unwind at any of its
hotels or lodges with an appetizing meal. From here,
embark on your journey towards Chika which lies at an
altitude of 10,250 ft; en route catch sight of the Vashisht
temple of hot spring, about 3 kms from Manali.
Cross through the snow-laden hamlet of Prerni and reach
Jobri. From here, trek through deciduous forests,
meadows and after about 2-3 hours of trekking finally
land at the campsite of Chika beside a waterfall.
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5. Day 2: Trek from Chika - Balu Ka Ghera
After a hearty breakfast, continue towards Balu Ka Ghera
passing through streams, rocks, bridges, Rhododendrons
and Birch trees.
Arrive at Balu Ka Ghera after trekking for 4 to 5 hours
and covering a distance of 8km where you can settle in
for the evening.
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7. Day 3: Trek from Balu Ka Ghera - Hampta Pass -
Siagoru
Starting early in the morning, maintain left as you trek
towards Siagoru while passing through the snow-laden
Hampta Pass.
Land at Lahaul about 14,000 ft high from which you will
encounter steep slopes, huge descents and streams.
After an entire day’s trek covering 14 kms, you will reach
Siagoru standing tall at 13,000 ft where you can retire for
the night.
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9. Day 4: Trek from Siagoru – Chatru (5 Hours Trek)
The trek from Siagoru will require traversing through
rivers, gradual descents and steep climbs till you can
marvel at the sight of Chandra River Valley at 11,000 ft.
Salvage a heavy lunch here post which you continue
trekking till you are have covered 8 kms over about 5
hours the entire day.
Lay down your camps at Chatru beside the river for the
night.
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11. Day 5: Drive from Chatru - Chandratal Lake - Manali
Embark on your journey by car to Manali on the last day
of the trek through a route open between mid-July to
October-end that leads to Chandratal Lake at 14,000 ft.
The sight of the lake’s crystal waters and Tibetan prayer
flags adorn the trail. Trekking during other months will
need you to take the Kunzum La route which offers a
scintillating sight of the Chandra Bhaga range.
After covering a total of 200 kms reach your ultimate
destination of Manali.
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