Best Hampta Trek Package 2026
The Hampta Pass Trek is one of the most beautiful Himalayan treks in India, famous for its changing landscapes, river crossings, snow-covered mountains, and beginner-friendly trails. Whether you are planning your first Himalayan adventure or looking for a trek that offers the perfect mix of beauty, thrill, and adventure, Hampta Pass is an experience that stays in your heart forever. In this blog, we will cover everything you need to know about the Hampta Pass Trek, including how to reach Manali, detailed itinerary, trek package cost, inclusions, exclusions, and important pro tips to help you plan your journey smoothly.
How to Reach Manali?
Before starting the trek, you first need to reach Manali, which serves as the base point for the famous Hampta Pass trek on your own. The most common and budget-friendly way is to travel from Delhi to Manali by Volvo or normal bus.
Bus Price: An overnight Volvo bus usually costs around ₹1,000–₹1,600, while ordinary buses can be slightly cheaper, that is between ₹600 to ₹1000 . The journey takes approximately 12–14 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Booking Sites
You can book government buses from the HRTC website:
Private operators such as Zing Bus, RedBus, also run daily services.
0.1 By Train: There are no direct trains from New Delhi to Manali. You must travel by train to a nearby transit hub (like Chandigarh, Ambala, or Amb Andaura) and then complete the journey by road.
0.2 By Air: Flying from Delhi to Manali is the fastest way to travel, typically taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Flights depart from Delhi (DEL) and land at Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU) in Bhuntar, which is located about 50 km ( 1.5 to 2-hour cab ride) south of Manali, which costs about ₹700 ‐ ₹1,000.
Hampta Pass Trek Itinerary
- Reach Manali, where the trekking team will pick you up from the Manali bus stand around 8:00 AM. You can easily reach Manali from Delhi and other cities by overnight buses or Volvo buses.
- From Manali, you will enjoy a beautiful 25 km drive to Jobra, the starting point of the trek.
- After reaching Jobra, the trek begins with an easy 3 km walk to the Chika campsite.
- Later there will be a small introduction session where you can meet the trek leaders and other trekkers.
- The day ends with a dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the campsite.
- Start your day with breakfast at Chika before heading towards Balu Ka Ghera.
- The trek begins with a gradual uphill climb till Jwara, followed by level walks to Balu Ka Ghera Campsite.
- On the way, you will pass through beautiful green valleys, mountain landscapes, and even cross a river near Jwara, making the trail extremely scenic and exciting.
- After reaching the Balu Ka Ghera campsite, enjoy some refreshments and take some time to relax.
- A hot lunch will be served at the campsite.
- In the evening, trekkers usually go for a short acclimatization walk around the nearby areas to adjust to the altitude.
- End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at the campsite
- After having breakfast, begin the trek towards the beautiful Hampta Pass.
- The trail includes a steep uphill climb, and in some sections you may also have to cross rocky patches and boulders.
- Make sure to carry enough water during the summit climb to stay hydrated throughout the journey.
- A packed lunch will be provided during the trek so trekkers can rest and eat on the way.
- After crossing Hampta Pass, there is a slightly challenging downhill trek of around 1.5 hours towards Shea Goru.
- Once you reach the Shea Goru campsite, enjoy evening snacks and relax after the adventurous day.
- Departure from Shea Goru campsite to Chatru after breakfast.
- The trek to Chatru is mostly an easy downhill walk covering around 7 km.
- From Chatru, continue the journey by road towards the Chandratal Lake, which usually takes around 4 to 5 hours.
- After reaching Chandratal Lake, enjoy the beauty of this high altitude lake
- After exploring the lake, we drive back to Chattru through the same route. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
- After breakfast, begin the return journey from Chatru towards Manali.
- By evening, you will reach Manali, marking the end of your unforgettable Hampta Pass Trek adventure.
Hampta Pass Trek Packages 2026
The 5-day Manali-to-Manali Hampta Pass Trek package by The Searching Souls is ₹7,000 per person + 5% GST.
Inclusions
Here’s what is usually included in the package:
- Transportation (Manali to Manali )
- Vegetarian meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner)
- Accommodation: Tents (triple sharing) during the trek
- Sleeping bags, mats, and camping gear
- Camping equipments
- Experienced and qualified guides with support staff
- Forest permits
- Medical support (first aid kit, oxymeters, oxygen cylinder)
- Sanitised and hygienic campsites
Exclusions
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion list
- Chandratal Union Permit
- Meals during Transportation
- Any kind of personal Expenses
- Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides
- Porter/mule charges (Personal), Back pack offloading Charges
- Cost of Evacuation in case of emergency
Pro Tips: To get best Deals it is advised to book the trek early especially if you are travelling around Mid June to Early September. As later on there might be availability issues and also expect a price hike of around 10-15%
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