Himachal Pradesh
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
Provided on request
Price
This trek is one of the most delightful treks in the Manali region. It is an excellent option for a first-time trekker who is reasonably fit. The Hampta Pass is the traditional route between Kullu and Lahaul valleys. This trek proceeds through forests of walnut, oak and the occasional alder and offers magnificent views of Mt. Deo Tibba, Mt. Indrasan and their glaciers.
| Total Duration |
07 Nights / 08 Days
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| Easy to Grade |
Moderate
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| Maximum Altitude |
4720 m / 14100 ft
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| Best Season |
May to mid July; September to November
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| Accommodation |
Hotel – 02; Organized Camping – 05
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| Food |
Solang – All meals included; On trek – All meals included
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| Travel |
In small Non AC vehicles
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Cost Per Person:-
Provided on request
COST INCLUDES:-
Accommodation:-
• Solang: In a neat, clean hotel on twin-sharing basis with all meals included
• On the trek: In small camping tents on twin sharing basis with all meals included
Travel:-
• Trek transfers as per itinerary in small, non-AC vehicles
• Pick up from Manali to Solang and drop back to Solang
Others:-
• Necessary porterage and equipment on the trek like camping tent, toilet tent, sleeping bag, ground mattress, etc.
• Local Guide on the trek. Local experienced kitchen staff on the trek
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8.
COST EXCLUDES:-
•3.63% Govt. Service Tax as applicable (Subject to change)
•Air/Rail travel expenses to and from Manali or Chandigarh
•Any additional stay or transport arrangements other than specified (We can assist you with any additional services)
•Charges for “personal” porters hired over and above the porters /mules hired for the trek
•Meals during travel between two destinations
•Monument entry fees
•Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
•Tips to the drivers, camping staff, porters and guides
•Any extra costs incurred due extension / change of the itinerary due to natural calamities, flight delays, roadblocks, •vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of Getupandgo.in and its associates
•Items not specified in “Cost Includes”
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
This trek is one of the most delightful treks in the Manali region. It is an excellent option for a first-time trekker who is reasonably fit. The Hampta Pass is the traditional route between Kullu and Lahaul valleys. This trek proceeds through forests of walnut, oak and the occasional alder and offers magnificent views of Mt. Deo Tibba, Mt. Indrasan and their glaciers.
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DAY 1 - 15 Sept - ARRIVE IN MANALI (2,050 m/6,725 ft). TRANSFER TO SOLANG (2,560 m/8,398 ft - 13 kms)
Arrive in Manali, drive to Solang and check into the hotel. After lunch, it is good to have an acclimatization walk in the surrounding valley. In the evening, meet the trek team and guides. Overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 2 - 16 Sept SOLANG TO JAGATSUKH (2,000 m/6,561 ft - 7 km drive). TREK TO TILGAN THACH (2,650 m/8,694 ft - 4 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jagatsukh, from where our trek starts. Ascend through the villages passing through the lush Himalayan forest, though the trail is rather steep. Once the tree line is passed the camp is setup in the meadow with an excellent view of the valley. Overnight at the camp.
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DAY 3 - 17 Sept TILGAN THACH TO SAROTU (3,300 m/11,154 ft – 4/ 5 hrs)
First a gradual climb over high altitude meadows of Sarot, provide awesome views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan. Here the local shepherds of Kullu valley graze their herds of sheep and goat. Overnight at the camp.
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DAY 4 - 18 Sept SAROTU TO CHHIKA (3,700 m/12,139 ft - 5 hrs)
From Sarotu, we descend to the main valley. We walk through the forest of maple, pine and walnut till we reach the meadows of Chhika. We set up camp at Chhika.
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DAY 5 - 19 Sept CHHIKA TO THE BASE OF HAMPTA PASS (3,800 m/12,467 ft - 5 hrs)
This short walk allows you to acclimatize to reach the Hamta Pass. Grassy banks, sloping down from the high cliffs all around, pave the trial. There are some streams to cross before descending back to the main valley floor. The camp at the base of the Hampta Pass is named Balu ka Ghera (3,700m); brown bears are said to hibernate in the nearby rock caves during the winter.
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DAY 6 - 20 Sept HAMPTA PASS AND BACK TO BASE CAMP (4,270 m/14,009 ft - 7‐8 hrs)
From camp there is a short, steep climb over scree slopes before reaching a plateau where you can view the Hampta Valley and the peaks on the far side of the Kullu Valley, including Hanuman Tibba (5,928 m). The last 200 m to 300 m to the pass are steep, with views of rocky spires and hanging glaciers completing the panorama. The Hampta Pass is on the right side of the valley. However, there is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Lahaul Range. Back to the campsite at base of the Hampta pass.
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DAY 7 - BASE CAMP TO UCHLUNG BHIALI (JOBRI STREAM) (3,000 m/9,842 ft - 5 hrs) DRIVE TO SOLANG (2,050 m, 1 hr)
We retrace our steps reaching Uchlung Bhiali and then continue to drive to Solang. Overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 8 - 22 Sept SOLANG TO MANALI (2,050 m/6,725 ft).
Drive to Manali for you journey onwards.
