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4.8 · 312 reviews

Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass Trek
Green meadows and valley on the Kullu side of the Hampta Pass trek
Rocky mountain trail on the ascent to Hampta Pass at 4270m
Trekkers descending into the lunar Lahaul landscape from Hampta Pass
Panoramic view of the Lahaul cold desert from Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh
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Duration

5 days

Max altitude

4,270 m

Group size

8–14 trekkers

Start point

Jobra

About this trek

The defining Himalayan crossover: green Kullu on one side, the lunar desert of Lahaul-Spiti on the other, separated by a 4,270 m pass and a glacier descent. Optional add-on to the crescent-shaped Chandratal lake.

Itinerary

Short 2 hr walk to first camp.

What's included

  • Accommodation in tents/guesthouses on twin-share basis
  • All meals from Day 1 dinner to last day breakfast
  • Qualified trek leader, guide and support staff
  • All necessary permits and forest fees
  • Safety equipment (rope, harness, micro-spikes when needed)
  • First aid kit and high-altitude medical support

What's excluded

  • Transport to and from the base camp
  • Personal trekking gear (jacket, shoes, backpack)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, tips)
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Highlights

01

Dramatic green-to-desert valley crossover

02

Glacier descent on the Spiti side

03

Optional visit to Chandratal lake

04

Camp at Shea Goru under the stars

Things to carry

Rucksack (50–60L) with rain cover
Daypack (20–30L) for summit day
Trekking shoes with good ankle support
3 layers of warm clothing (fleece, down, shell)
Thermal innerwear top & bottom
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cap, woollen cap, gloves
UV-protection sunglasses
Water bottle (2L) and personal medical kit
Headtorch with spare batteries

Trek FAQ

Reviews

4.8

312 reviews

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Aarav Mehta

Best run trek I've done in the Himalayas. Acclimatisation pace was perfect.

Elena Sokolova

Guides were extraordinary. Food on the trail was honestly better than home.

Rohan Iyer

Tough on day 3 but the views from the pass made every step worth it.

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