Hampta Pass Trek
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Hampta Pass Trek

Alt: 4,270 m Distance: 28 km Himachal Himalayas Grade: moderate

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NIM & WFR Certified

Micro Expeditions

Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers

All Permits Managed

Forest & Wildlife Clearance

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Expedition Telemetry

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 28 km
Peak: 4,270 m (14,009 ft)
Active Waypoint Manali
Elevation 2,050 m (6,726 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 78% of Sea Level
2300m 3150m 4200m 2050m Manali 2900m Chika 3800m Balu Ka Ghera 4270m Hampta Pass 4300m Chandratal Lake
Live Barometric Telemetry

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day High-Altitude Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge

Safety Protocol 4B Active

High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Hampta Pass Trek
4,270m (14,009 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

Uttarkashi Emergency Rescue Chain SDRF Uttarakhand · Matli Helipad IAF Evacuation · ITBP 12th Bn Liaison
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Expedition Overview

Hampta Pass is one of the most dramatic landscapes in Himachal Pradesh. In just 5 days, watch pine valleys transform into jagged snow walls and desert canyons, concluding at Chandratal lake.

Best Seasons // JunJulAugSep

Fixed Departures

Dates Availability Price / Person Action
15 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2027
Available (11 seats) ₹11,000

Daily Itinerary Log

Day 1

Drive to Jobra & Trek to Chika

2,900 m · 5 km trek

Drive through 42 hairpin bends from Manali to Jobra dam.

Day 2

Chika to Balu Ka Ghera

3,800 m · 7 km trek

River crossing trek along the Rani Nallah with wildflowers everywhere.

Day 3

Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Goru via Hampta Pass

4,270 m · 9 km trek

Summit day crossing snow bridges into Spiti Valley.

Day 4

Shea Goru to Chatru & Drive to Chandratal Lake

4,300 m · 7 km trek

Descent to Chatru and jeep drive to the crescent moon lake.

Day 5

Drive from Chatru to Manali via Atal Tunnel

2,050 m

Return drive across Rohtang/Atal tunnel.

Included

  • Trek equipment & guides
  • Manali to Jobra drive
  • Chandratal excursion cab
  • All meals

Excluded

  • Offloading
  • Personal gear

Logistics & FAQs

Basecamp Routing: Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Nearest Airport

Bhuntar Airport, Kullu (50 km)

Nearest Railway

Chandigarh Railway Station (300 km)

Overnight HRTC Volvo buses run daily from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Manali (₹1,200).

Is river crossing dangerous?
We use rope technique and safety lines with experienced guides.
Backpack Load Optimizer

Interactive Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
Starts From ₹11,000
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Tier: ₹11,000 per climber / All permits included

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