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Hampta Pass Trek

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Moderate5 daysBest Jun–OctSnow trek

Tents at Shea Goru campsite below snow-covered Mount Indrasan on the Hampta Pass trek4,270 mhighest point4 Photos
Max altitude
4,270 m
Days
5 days
Distance
26 km
Difficulty
Moderate

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Short trek, but summit day from Balu ka Ghera over the 4,270 m pass and down to Shea Goru takes about 10 hours, with steep switchbacks, snow patches into July, icy stream crossings and real altitude-sickness risk above Balu ka Ghera.

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On the trail

Tents at Shea Goru campsite below snow-covered Mount Indrasan on the Hampta Pass trek
Tents at Shea Goru campsite below snow-covered Mount Indrasan on the Hampta Pass trekPhoto: Consequoia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Manali (drive to Jobra) → Chika

    1.5 km · 1.5 h · Camp

    2,730 m → 3,078 m

  2. Day 2

    Chika → Balu ka Ghera

    8.5 km · 6 h · Camp

    3,078 m → 3,627 m

  3. Day 3 · highest point

    Balu ka Ghera → Shea Goru (via Hampta Pass, 4,270 m)

    8 km · 10 h · Camp

    3,627 m → 4,270 m → 3,932 m

  4. Day 4

    Shea Goru → Chatru

    8 km · 5 h · Camp

    3,932 m → 3,353 m

  5. Day 5

    Chatru → Manali (by road; optional Chandratal detour)

    By road · 4 h · No overnight

    3,353 m → 2,050 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

2,5003,0003,5004,0004,500Manali (drive to Jobra): 2,730 m, 0 kmChika: 3,078 m, 1.5 kmBalu ka Ghera: 3,627 m, 10 kmDay 3 high point: 4,270 m, 14 kmShea Goru (via Hampta Pass, 4,270 m): 3,932 m, 18 kmChatru: 3,353 m, 26 km
Metres above sea level · distance 26 km

Where it is

Map

Download GPX waypoints

Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.

Weather

Next 5 days on the trail

Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.

Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h

Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.

Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Jobra (Jobri) (nearest town: Manali)
Nearest railway
Joginder Nagar (narrow gauge); Chandigarh for broad gauge
Nearest airport
Bhuntar (Kullu–Manali), about 50 km from Manali
By road
Manali to Jobra roadhead (15–27 km); Delhi to Manali (about 540 km); Chandigarh to Manali (about 310 km)
Drive
About 13 h from Delhi

Plan the trip

Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹4,000–8,000

With an operator

₹7,500–19,500

Per person, ex-Manali. Guided range from current operator listings (Trekkesclub ₹7,499; Treks and Trails ₹9,499–9,999; Himalaya Shelter ₹19,500), usually including camping, meals and forest permits. Self-guided is an estimate: Manali–Jobra taxi, Chatru–Manali return transport, rented tent/stove, food and the Manali Forest Office permit. Chandratal detour and its gate fee are extra.

Gear

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Snow on the trail in Jun: microspikes, gaiters and a warm layer are not optional.

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What to wear
Pack and gear
Sleeping

Many trek operators provide tents and sleeping bags. Ask before you buy.

Safety
Water and food
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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Phone network drops after Jobra; none at Chika, Balu ka Ghera, Shea Goru or Chatru
Last ATM
Manali
Nearest hospital
Mission Hospital / Civil Hospital, Manali
Water
Glacial streams at every campsite (Rani Nallah side); treat or filter, and expect cold river crossings

Highlights

  • A dramatic crossover from the green, forested Kullu valley into the stark, barren Lahaul side in a single day
  • Campsites at the Chika and Balu ka Ghera meadows among peaks and waterfalls
  • Shea Goru camp below Indrasan, and the descent to Chatru on the Chandra river
  • Optional drive to Chandratal lake from Chatru when the road is open

Risks

  • Acute mountain sickness after Balu ka Ghera; the pass day climbs to 4,270 m and takes about 10 hours
  • Icy, fast stream crossings, snow patches and strong winds at the pass
  • Landslides and washed-out trails in mid-July to August monsoon; the Kullu Forest Division suspended trekking here in September 2025 after floods
  • No phone network beyond Jobra, so carry a GPS track or go with a guide

Know before you go

Questions

Is Chandratal part of the Hampta Pass trek?

No, it is an optional add-on. The trek ends at Chatru in Lahaul; from there operators drive to Chandratal lake (about 4,300 m) only if the road and weather allow, then return to Manali via the Atal Tunnel/Rohtang side. The lake has a separate entry fee.

When is the best time to do Hampta Pass?

Mid-June to early October. June to early July has snow patches and cold river crossings, mid-July to August brings landslide risk, and September to early October has the clearest weather. The pass is snowbound and closed from about November to May.

Do I need a permit for Hampta Pass?

Yes. Sources say independent trekkers must get a forest permit from the Forest Office in Manali; operators include it in their package. We could not find an official current fee schedule, so check the amount at the Manali forest office. Vehicles driving up the Hamta road may also need a separate Kullu administration pass.

How long and how high is the trek?

About 26–28 km of walking over 5 days (4 trekking days plus the drive back), from Jobra to Chatru, with a high point of about 4,270 m at the pass.

Is there mobile network on the trail?

Not after Jobra. Do not rely on phone network for navigation or emergencies.

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You are in

District: KulluHimachal Pradesh

Nearest hospital
Mission Hospital / Civil Hospital, Manali
Last ATM
Manali
Phone network
Phone network drops after Jobra; none at Chika, Balu ka Ghera, Shea Goru or Chatru

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from

Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Hampta Pass — Wikipedia
  2. Hampta Pass Trek From Manali — Bikat Adventures
  3. OT Itinerary: Your Guide To The Hampta Pass Trek — Outlook Traveller
  4. The Best Time To Visit Hampta Pass Trek — JustWravel
  5. Best Time to Visit Hampta Pass Trek: Season, weather & month guide — Himalaya Shelter

Photos: Consequoia, CC BY-SA 4.0; Raja Selvaraj, CC BY 2.0; Sair18791, CC BY-SA 4.0; Sair18791, CC BY-SA 4.0

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