4N/5D Hampta Pass with Chandratal Trek

• Once you arrive at Manali, you’ll be given a packed lunch, followed by an introduction of the trek, by our guides! They’ll brief you about the trek and you’ll get the chance to clear your doubts and seek answers to your questions if any.
• The trek from Manali to Chikka is as divine as one could expect. Enjoy the constant switch between picturesque landscapes and explore the hidden beauty of Kullu Valley. The trail offers some stunning views of the mountains, including Hanuman Tibba and seven sisters peak.
• The trek will take approximately 2-4 hours to cover. Once you reach the campsite in Chikka, you can relax in your camps and loosen up the tiredness of the day. Hot sizzling dinner will be served to you in the night, endlessly beautiful views of the star-lit sky would be the cherry on the cake!

• Wake up to the mesmerizingly colorful views of the Chikka valley! Look around, soak in the beauty, and take a deep breath as what you’re about to witness next is magical! Get your stomachs filled with some strengthening but yummy breakfast at the campsite. Have some tea and buckle up your shoes for the next adventure that awaits you!
• The agenda on today’s to-do list would be to cover a distance of 9 km from Chikka to Balu Ka Ghera, which would approximately take 4-5 hours. The journey might be draining energy-wise but soulfully, it’s the most enriching experience!  The rivers you’re going to cross are the highlight of this trek, which are indeed mind blowingly-chilly!
• After non-stop hours of adventure and challenging trail, you’ll be welcomed by a colorful, not-so-crowded landscape at your campsite at Balu Ka Ghera. Get into your camps and maybe take a nap before dinner. End your day with stargazing and fuel up the energy for another adventurous day after you have your dinner.

• Day 3 is the most challenging yet most enthusiastic day of your trek. The trek from Balu ka Gera to Shia Ghoru via Hampta Pass will take you around 9 hours to complete the journey while the distance of the trek remains 5 kms. The climb to Hampta Pass, the trail which you’ve been waiting for, is finally the next step in your journey!
• The climb is moderately steep and unfolds into a flat descent further toward Shia Ghoru. After an hour of walking by the river on your side, you’ll look back and realize you’ve left the river below! Don’t forget to notice the colorful small flowers in the grass you’re walking on! By now you must have understood why this trek is called the ‘Valley of Flowers’ of Himachal Pradesh.
• The climb gets more intense as you proceed and after reaching the first plateau is where you’ll also witness Deo Tibba peak, one of the highest Himalayan peaks. Now only after a couple of hours (or less) of trekking and witnessing diverse descents, you’ll finally climb Hampta Pass.
• Trek down to Shea Ghoru. The path to Shea Ghoru is comparatively easy and you’ll reach your destination with no hassles. Once you reach there, check in to your camps and treat yourself to a hefty dinner.

• This part of your journey will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to cover before you finally hit the road again for your drive. After you reach Chatru, you’ll be asked to drop your luggage in your assigned tents, and from here, you’ll begin your journey toward the majestic Chandrataal lake.
• Once you reach Chandratal lake or the ‘Moon Lake’ due to its crescent shape), you’ll notice a change of scenery and witness the picturesque landscape which is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers and marmots.
• After that you’ll head back to Chatru, you’ll be checked into your designated camps. Chatru offers a great camping site and makes the overnight stay quite mesmerizing. So, get well-rested after your dinner and get ready to bid farewell to these landscapes the next day!

• You’ll be leaving at 8 am from Chatru after your breakfast, heading to the Manali basecamp. Now is your time to relax and sit back for 5 long hours and enjoy the charismatic views of the mountains. The further we go, the more beautiful it gets The views may be beautiful, but the roads here are bumpy and dusty, so buckle up real tight and enjoy the adventurous jeep ride.
• This is where your beautiful journey ends, sadly, but take a moment to soak in your whole experience and give a hurrah in the air!”

• We will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
• In case of non-availability for the date, our team will get in touch with you to work out best possible dates. Kindly bear with us as this industry does not work with real-time inventory view from vendor partners. 
• If you wish to cancel before receiving a confirmation, you will receive 100% refund. 

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days of departure.
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days of departure.

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable.

• 100% at the time of booking. 

Rescheduling is subject to availability.

Once the cancellation window ends, rescheduling cannot be done.

Each booking allows for a maximum of two rescheduling opportunities. After which, no further changes can be made to the booking.

Any price differences resulting from rescheduling, such as changes in seasonal rates or availability, will be applicable and will be communicated to the customer during the rescheduling process.

In the event that a customer requests a rescheduling but fails to attend the newly scheduled appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment, and our standard cancellation policy will apply

• The best time to go for Hampta Pass Trek is June to October. This trek is one of the most popular treks in Himachal. It allows you to experience the lush green scenery of Kullu on one side and arid, barren lands of Lahaul on the other side. During the winter season, the summit offers a snow-white view of Spiti Valley with patches of rough, rocky terrains. The trail leads through the narrow valley with lush green landscapes on the side.   

• The starting point for this trek is Manali. You can reach Manali by air or road. To reach Manali by air, you can take a flight to Bhuntar airport.  To reach by road, you can take a cab or a bus from Delhi/ Chandigarh to Manali. 

• The maximum altitude of this trek is 14,100 Ft. 

• Please read the “What to carry” section on the product details page.  

• The difficulty level for this trek is Easy to moderate. The highest altitude is 14,100 Ft. The total distance is 35 kms. If you are someone who does not work out regularly, it is advisable to start working out at least a month before the trek to avoid any discomfort. If you are able to Jog 5 kms in 30 minutes, your stamina is good to go. You can prepare yourself by running and doing cardio exercises.  

All veg & Jain meals from Lunch on Day 1st to Breakfast on Day 5th.

• This is a Easy to Moderate trek, Morning jogs and running 15 days before the trip will be helpful during the trek. 
• To gain stamina, you can try Cardio and running along with stretching every day to strengthen your muscles and work on your flexibility. 

• The total trek distance is 35 Kms and the time it will take you to complete the same is 6-7  hours a day. 

• In case you are sick and not able to complete the trek, you will be sent down to the base camp depending on the circumstances. Kindly note that a refund or reschedule for the same is not applicable. Any extra expenses incurred during this transfer will be borne by the traveler.

• Full Refund- If cancelled before 7 days of  scheduled departure. 
• No Refund- If cancelled by customer less than 7 days of scheduled departure. 

If participants are unable to or refuse to go through with the experience at site, no refund will be applicable.

• The payment policy is 100% at the time of booking. 

• Refunds are subjected to the cancellation policies . All refunds will be processed in 10 business days to the source account. 

• In case of extreme bad weather, government restriction or political disturbance, if any activity is cancelled; then the operator will suggest the best possible alternative. However, a cash refund is not applicable. In case of a change in itinerary due to weather, any additional expenses will be borne by the traveler. 

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