Hamta Pass Trek
Hamta Pass Trek takes us over the majestic foothills of the Himalaya, the Pir Pangal Range, crossing at Hamta Pass (4,268 m) to reach remote Lahaul. An isolated district of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul lies amongst the Himalaya peaks. This was traditional alternative route between Lahaul and Kullu Valley before the road was made over Rohtang Pass.
This specially designed Hamta Pass hiking and trekking tour in Himachal Pradesh is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker walking in the Himalayas as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards.We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Hamta Pass Trek):
New Delhi - Manali to Pandu Ropa Camp - Chikka - Balu Ka Gera - Hamta Pass - Chattru - Solang - Manali - New Delhi
Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3960 M
Time: May, June, August, September, October
Duration: 10 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (New Delhi - Manali):
Arrive Delhi. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Hamta Pass Trek begins. Board Train/Deluxe Bus from New Delhi to Manali. Overnight in Manali.
Day 2 (Manali):
The second day of Hamta Pass Trek is kept for acclimatization in Manali. Sightseeing Manali. Day at leisure. Overnight in Manali.
Day 3 (Manali to Pandu Ropa Camp):
On fourth day of Hamta Pass Trek, we drive to Prini and then from Prini we reach Pando Ropa, 4 hours trek which goes steeply along side of Hamta Nala through forest. Overnight in camp.
Day 4 (Pandu Ropa - Chikka):
Gradual up trek passes through forest and meadow up to Chikka camp, and ideal site with water and firewood. Overnight in tents.
Day 5 (Chikka - Balu Ka Gera):
We trek uphill, a steep climb, to Juara and then gradual climb up to the camp site at Balu Ka Gera. Overnight in tents.
Day 6 (Balu Ka Gera - Hamta Pass):
Steep ascent up to Hamta Pass for 3 kms and then descent on the other side in steep slope up to Camp Site. Mt. Deo Tibba and Indrasan are visible along with a wide view of the Lahaul Valley.
Day 7 (Hamta Pass - Chattru):
On the 8th day of Hamta Pass Trek, we make a steep descent up to Chattru Camp site. Overnight in camp.
Day 8 (Chattru - Solang):
The Hamta Pass Trek continues and we reach Solang from Chattru. Overnight in camp.
Day 9 (Solang - Manali - Delhi):
From Solang, we reach Manali. Half day sightseeing Manali. In evening we board a bus to Delhi.
Day 10 (New Delhi):
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey. Hamta Pass Trek concludes.
