Hampta Pass Itinerary
Hampta Pass Itinerary
Jobra
Day 2: Chika to Balu ka Ghera
• Distance: ~8 km trekking
• Trek Time: 5-6 hours
• Starting Altitude: Chika (3,100 m / 10,170 ft)
• Ending Altitude: Balu ka Ghera (3,700 m / 12,139 ft)
• Elevation Gain: ~600 m / 1,969 ft
• Activity: Trek from Chika to Balu ka Ghera
• Details:
• Morning: Start trekking along the left bank of the river.
• On the Way: Pass through slopes of boulders and rough terrain. Cross dwarf Rhododendron
trees and silver birch trees.
• Afternoon: Reach a clear stream waterfall to the left. Cross the rivulet to reach Jwara.
• Evening: Continue trekking through a scenic valley with snow-clad peaks. Arrive at Balu ka
Ghera, a flat ground amidst mountains. Overnight Stay: Campsite in Balu ka Ghera
• Overnight Stay: Campsite in Balu ka Ghera
Chika
Balu Ka Ghera
Day 3: Balu Ka Ghera to Siagoru via Hampta Pass
• Distance: ~7 km trekking
• Trek Time: 8-9 hours
• Starting Altitude: Balu ka Ghera (3,700 m / 12,139 ft)
• Highest Altitude: Hampta Pass (4,270 m / 14,010 ft)
• Ending Altitude: Siagoru (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)
• Elevation Gain: ~570 m / 1,870 ft (to Hampta Pass)
• Elevation Loss: ~370 m / 1,215 ft (to Siagoru)
• Activity: Trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Siagoru, crossing Hampta Pass
• Details:
• Morning: Start trekking towards Hampta Pass. Follow the river trail.
• On the Way: Climb to the first and second plateaus. Reach the ridge and then the vertical
climb to Hampta Pass.
• Afternoon: Enjoy the stunning view at Hampta Pass. Have lunch.
• Evening: Begin the steep descent to Siagoru. Trek through the valley to the campsite.
• Overnight Stay: Campsite in Siagoru.
Siagoru
Hampta Pass
Day 4: Siagoru to Chatru | Chandratal Lake (optional)
• Distance: Siagoru to Chatru (~8 km trekking), Chatru to Chandratal (~45 km by vehicle, optional)
• Trek Time: 5 hours
• Travel Time: 2 hours (if visiting Chandratal)
• Starting Altitude: Siagoru (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)
• Ending Altitude: Chatru (3,270 m / 10,728 ft)
• Elevation Loss: ~630 m / 2,067 ft
• Activity: Trek from Siagoru to Chatru, optional visit to Chandratal Lake
• Details:
• Morning: Start trekking downhill from Siagoru to Chatru.
• On the Way: Trek through the river valley, pass by glaciers.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Chatru. Set up camp.
• Optional: Visit Chandratal Lake if weather and road conditions permit. The lake is 45 km
from Chatru.
• Overnight Stay: Campsite in Chatru
Chatru
Chandratal
Day 5: Chatru to Manali | Chandratal Lake (optional, if not done on Day 4)
• Distance: Chatru to Manali (~85 km by vehicle), Chatru to Chandratal (~45 km by vehicle, if not
visited on Day 4)
• Travel Time: 5-6 hours to Manali, additional 4 hours for Chandratal visit (2 hours each way)
• Starting Altitude: Chatru (3,270 m / 10,728 ft)
• Ending Altitude: Manali (2,050 m / 6,725 ft)
• Elevation Loss: ~1,220 m / 4,003 ft
• Activity: Drive from Chatru to Manali, optional visit to Chandratal Lake
• Details:
• Morning: Depart from Chatru camp site to Manali around 9:00 AM.
• On the Way: Drive through the scenic Spiti Valley. Visit Chandratal if not done on Day 4.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Manali by late afternoon or early evening.
• Drop at Manali.
• Overnight Stay: Not applicable