Overview

Hamta Pass is one of the most amazing treks for beginners to Himalayan trekking. The trek route with remarkably rich with vegetation has a lot of scenic landscapes and huge rock formations. Explore trails that meander through alpine forests. The place is a religious Jamdagini Rishi. This trek is a gateway to the Spiti Valley from the Manali valley.

 

Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Level: Moderate

Duration: 6D/5N

Height: 13,800 feet

Pick Up/Drop: Manali

 

General Instructions:-

  • Stay for male and female are separate throughout the program.
  • Medical certificate, duly signed by MBBS doctor, is mandatory for participating in all the events.
  • Participation in any of the Himalayan trekking program requires a level of fitness. One who is participating in any of such events should do a minimum of two weeks of preparation.
  • Trekking shoes are compulsory.
  • Participants should check “Things to Carry list” which includes all personal clothing and other trekking accessories.
  • Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited.
  • Buying drugs or any illegal material is strictly prohibited. The participant found in possession of any of such items will be detained and handed over to government authority.
  • Instructions from Guide should be strictly followed.
5 Nights 6 Days Available on request Rumsu, Himachal Pradesh
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Stay (Tent stay)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping mat
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Dinner)
  • Professional guide
  • Forest permit
  • Personal Insurance
  • Rucksack (65 litres) with cover
  • Plate and Mug
  • Trekking stick and Gaiters

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Cost of Emergency
  • Personal Porter Charges
  • Bottled water
  • Any personal expense
Itinerary

Day 1: Reporting at Rumsu base camp and Acclimatization walk.

Get down at Patlikuhal (20 km after Kullu and 20 km before Manali). Transport options are readily available from Patlikuhal to Rumsu camp. All the participants should report at Rumsu base camp by 8 AM and will undergo the registration process. Freshening up and breakfast will happen at the base camp. Post breakfast we will go for an acclimatization walk. Lunch at 1 PM. Post lunch orientation. Orientation will cover all the general instructions that could be helpful for the trek like backpacking, marching technique and medical awareness. Post snacks we will have an ice-breaking session. Overnight stay at Rumsu base camp.

 

Day 2: Rumsu to Chikka

After morning breakfast we will start the day’s trek with a beautiful drive to Hampta dam from Rumsu at 8 am.The trek to Chikka starts from Hampta Dam and is easy. It takes around 2-3 hours to complete it. There is a small forest patch and then two wooden bridges before you reach the campsite. Chikka has big rock boulders and a beautiful waterfall. Overnight in tents at Chikka.

 

Day 3: Chikka to Balu ka Ghera

After morning breakfast we will start the trek for Balu Ka Ghera. Trek duration is around 4 to 5 hours from Chikka to Balu ka Ghera scaling 11900 feet. The initial part of the trek goes through the bank of the river crossing few rock boulders. There is a water stream that needs to be crossed on the way. Balu ka Ghera is a large plain ground on the bank of the river and camping at this spot is a dream in reality. One can spot Indrasan, the highest peak of Manali valley from here. Snacks would be served in the evening followed by dinner. Overnight camping at Balu Ka Ghera.

 

Day 4: Balu ka Ghera to Shia Ghoru

Today’s trek starts early as we will try covering the maximum snow patch before sunrise. The trek route from Balu Gehra towards Shia Ghoru is a moderate climb, scaling 4,200 meters. The trek duration is relatively long and starts at 5 am in the morning from Balu ka Gera. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach the top of the Hampta Pass. The aerial views of Spiti valley from Hampta Pass is quite breathtaking. We will then descend from the Hampta top towards Shia Ghoru. The descent is steep and at times when snow is abundant one can slide down to reach Shia Ghoru.
 

Day 5: Shia Ghoru to Chandrataal to Chatru.

After morning breakfast we will start the trek to Chatru. The beautiful view of the valleys of Lahaul and Spiti are not to be missed during the trek. The mountains of Pir Panjal and Spiti ranges add to the beauty. Chatru is a meeting point of roads coming from Rohtang Pass, Hampta Pass and Spiti. Jeep safari to Chandrataal from Chatru. Myths say that Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava was called to heaven from Chandra Taal. Overnight camping at Chatru.
 

Day 6: Jeep Ride from Chatru to Rumsu base camp

After morning breakfast we will start the jeep ride to Manali via Rohtang Pass. Certificate distribution.Departure after 4 PM from Rumsu base camp for New Delhi.

Pickup point
Rumsu, Himachal Pradesh, India View on Map