Hampta Pass and Chandratal Lake Trek
Manali to Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
Grade
Easy to Moderate
No of Days
Maximum Altitude
4275m
Price
INR 8500/- Per Person Manali to Manali
Available Date
22nd June to 26th June 2026
🌿 Hampta Pass Trek with Chandratal Lake – The Ultimate Himalayan Adventure
If there’s one Himalayan trek that perfectly captures contrast, adventure, and raw beauty, it’s the Hampta Pass Trek. Nestled in Himachal Pradesh, this spectacular crossover trek takes you on a journey from the lush green valleys of Kullu to the stark, high-altitude desert of Lahaul–Spiti, offering a dramatic shift in landscapes almost every single day.
Why Hampta Pass Trek is Truly Special
A Journey Through Ever-Changing Landscapes:- The trail begins near Jobra, winding through dense forests of birch, oak, cedar, and maple. As you gain altitude, forests slowly give way to rolling alpine meadows, glacial valleys, and towering cliffs. Crossing Hampta Pass feels like stepping into another world—on one side, greenery and life; on the other, the rugged, barren beauty of Lahaul-Spiti.
High-Altitude Adventure with Stunning Views :- Hampta Pass lies at an altitude of 14,100 ft, offers breathtaking views of iconic Himalayan peaks like Indrasan, Deo Tibba, and Indrakila. The ascent is rewarding, while the descent into Lahaul is steep, thrilling, and unforgettable—perfect for those seeking a real mountain challenge without extreme difficulty.
Thrilling River Crossings :- One of the highlights of the Hampta Pass Trek is its icy glacial stream crossings. These add an adrenaline rush and make the trek feel truly adventurous, especially in early summer when snowmelt swells the rivers. 🌊
Chandratal Lake – A Magical Ending
The grand finale of the trek is the visit to Chandratal Lake, a stunning high-altitude lake sitting at 4,250 meters. Famous for its turquoise-blue waters, fluttering prayer flags, and mirror-like reflections of surrounding peaks, Chandratal feels surreal. Named “Moon Lake” for its crescent shape, it’s the kind of place where fatigue disappears and silence speaks louder than words. ✨🏞️
Best Time to Do the Hampta Pass Trek
The ideal season is June to mid-September, with each phase offering a unique experience:
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June to early July: Snow-laden trails, snow bridges, and mid-frozen streams—perfect for snow and green lovers
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July to September: Lush meadows, wildflowers, and dramatic skies, expect rain during this period—absolute heaven for photographers 📸
Who Is This Trek For?
✔️ First-Time Trekkers: One of the best beginner-friendly Himalayan treks in India
✔️ Adventure Seekers: High passes, river crossings, and varied terrain keep things exciting
✔️ Nature Lovers & Photographers: From forests and meadows to glaciers and alpine lakes, every frame is postcard-worthy
Itinerary
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Day 04
Day 05
Reporting at Manali, the reporting place, will be informed prior to the group. After morning breakfast drive to Jobra Nallah, then trek to Chikka, which is approximately 4KMs. The trail is mostly gradual ascent through small meadows and forest and Hampta Nallah on the side of the trails. Trail runs through deodar trees, wild roses, irises and chestnut Overnight stay at camp.
After early morning breakfast trek to Balu Ka Ghera(3727M), which is approximately 7KMs. The trail is mostly gradual ascent through small boulder zones, meadows and forest. Trail runs through deodar trees, wild roses, irises and chestnut Overnight stay at camp.
After morning breakfast,trek to Shea Goru ,altitude 3,860m. via Hampta Pass(4275 M) of distance 8km, this is the longest day of the entire trek, the trail is Moderate to gradual ascent and descent.An hour of gradual ascent after which the trail becomes steep uphill till the pass, interspersed with short descend, 2 hours of steep descent from the pass, easing off into a flat walk. One witnesses the amazing view of the high mountains and meadows and one starts to spot Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Indrakila. Overnight stay in camp.
After morning breakfast, trek to Chattru, which is at an altitude of 3,272m. of distance 7 km. The trail is of moderate of 3 hours of walking on moraine and loose rocks on gentle inclines, followed by a descent across couple of glacial flows. After reaching Chattru drive to Chandrataal Lake, and loose yourself in the magical essence of serenity and beauty. The Lake adds an immense magical flavour to the entire trek.
Visit Chandrataal and return to Chhatru camp.
After morning breakfast drive to Manali via Rohtang Pass. Expect to reach Manali by 1-2PM, we will leave you to Manali bus stand, our journey ends here, take only memories leave only footprints.
(**Visit to Chandratal lake can be done on this day depends upon the weather condition**)(One can stay in Manali at his/her own cost, or can make further travel plans)
"What included"
Transportation from Manali to Manali
Cost of Fooding while on trek (Morning and evening Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner- meals will be provided. Breakfast-Roti, Sabji/Maggi, etc., Lunch/Dinner-Rice/Roti, Sabji, Dal, Achar, etc.).(Day 1:- Lunch to Day 5:- Breakfast)
Technical Camping equipments:- Tents(sharing basis), Sleeping Bag, Mattress, Utensils, Microspikes, Technical climbing equipments
Guide,Support staff,cook, Supporting crew.
Cost of Permit fees.
"What not included"
Cost of Personal expenses.
Cost of emergency due to bad weather conditions.
Cost of personal porter for offloading
Meals during transit i.e. meals while on road or travelling will not be provided. (Day 1- Breakfast, Day 5- Lunch/Dinner excluded)
Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusion.
Booking Policy:
To book your trek, you need to pay 30% of the trek fees as advance. Rest 70% to be paid 10 days prior to the starting date.
One can pay the amount online(Net Banking, GPay, UPI ID).
Details to be shared on request.
Cancellation Policy:
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30 days before the trek date, full refund of the paid amount
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15 days before the trek date, 50% refund of the paid amount.
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Cancellation less than 15days to the start date of the trek, no refund possible
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In case Himalayan Passion cancels the trek or trip, full refund will be paid.
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One has option to send another person on their behalf.
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One has option to adjust the paid amount on any other trek, if a person cannot join the trek he/she paid for.