Hampta Pass
Hampta Pass - a dramatic crossing from the green Kullu valley to the moonscape of Lahaul/Spiti, plus Chandratal lake
The route
The line through Himachal Pradesh, India - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Manali (start)Trailhead
Start [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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- 3Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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- 4EndTrailhead
End of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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Season & conditions
Jun-Sep
Rain on the green side, cold and dry beyond the pass; snow at the top
Best Jun-Sep; snow on the pass early; operator camps standard. Confirm.
On the trail
Green Kullu forests and meadows crossing to the arid Spiti side in one pass
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Add the Chandratal lake side trip
Getting there & staying
Jobra, from Manali
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Operator tent camps; no huts
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Manali; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No special permit; operator-run camping trek. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Altitude illness is the main risk at these elevations - acclimatize, ascend slowly, know the descent rule; the snowy pass, river crossings, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.