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.

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Basecamp Tier (Jobra / Manali)

₹11,000 / climber

Ex-Jobra / Manali: All-inclusive trek, alpine tents, nutritious meals, permits, NIM/WFR guide & medical kit.

✓ Reporting at Jobra / Manali Basecamp
✓ 4-Season alpine tents & sleeping bags
✓ All hot vegetarian mountain meals
✓ Forest permits, oxygen & oximeter checks

With Transit (Manali + Chandratal SUV)

Upcoming Fixed Departures

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Departure Dates	Batch Status	Base Price / Climber	Action
15 Jun 2027 – 19 Jun 2027	Available (11 seats)	₹11,000

Day-by-Day Trail Itinerary

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.

Camp-to-Camp Elevation Profile

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

Seasonal Reference

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Typical seasonal ranges from basecamp field logs — not a live sensor feed.

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 Seasonal 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

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

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

Target: Hampta Pass Trek Summit

Simulated Ascent Datum (Meters MSL) 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)

Headache

Gastrointestinal

Fatigue / Weakness

Dizziness

Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

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

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Included in Package

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

Exclusions

× Offloading
× Personal gear

How to Reach Basecamp & FAQs

Basecamp Reporting: Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Nearest Airport

Bhuntar Airport, Kullu (50 km)

Nearest Railway Station

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.

Hampta Pass Trek