Hampta Pass Trek

Overview

Hampta Pass trek is the most beautiful trek around Manali and can be done by anyone reasonably fit.  Hamta pass lies on the beautiful Pir Panjal range and is a small corridor between Lahaul and the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Hamta village is located below Sethan village and from where it got its name. This pass is frequently used by Shepherds of the lesser Himalayan region. Seeking high-altitude grassland in the dry cold desert of Lahaul during summer time. Numbers of wildflowers, varieties of herbs can be found at an altitude between 3000 to 3800m.

Setting off from Manali we drive to Sethan village 2700m and continue to Panduropa – Jobri. Our starting point of the trek. Setting off from Jobri first we cross the ford on Jobri nallah originating from Deo Tibba massif.  The route from Chikka to Jobri passes through a forest of Deodar, Oak, walnut, and Birch tree. Gradual climb to Jwara and Balu ka Gera. Balu ka Gera is better known for Bear’s den or Bear’s circle. Can see only during May end to mid-June. The final ascent leads through the boulder and scree to the pass.  Spectacular view of Indrasan 6221m and Deo Tibba 6001m only can have on a clear sky. Crossing the river near Shea Goru camp we descend to the river bed and follow the left bank of Chandra River to Chatru. It is 3 hrs drive back to Manali through Atal Tunnel Rohtang. With a magnificent view of Dhundi and Solang valley.