A crossing rather than a summit: green Kullu on one side, the bare cold desert of Lahaul on the other, in a single day's walk. The clearest geography lesson in the Himalaya.
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Hampta Pass, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Hampta Pass: the trek
- TravelBase: Manali
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailMedium trek to 4,270 m₹10,000
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Overnight bus from Delhi to Manali, then a short drive to Jobra.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
Altitude safety
Hampta Pass reaches 4,270 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Manali is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Hampta Pass trek?
Medium grade. It takes 5 days and climbs to about 4,270 m. A crossing rather than a summit: green Kullu on one side, the bare cold desert of Lahaul on the other, in a single day's walk. The clearest geography lesson in the Himalaya.
Do I need a permit for Hampta Pass?
Forest permit required. Vehicle restrictions apply on the Rohtang side of the crossing.
How do I reach the Hampta Pass trek?
Overnight bus from Delhi to Manali, then a short drive to Jobra. Base: Manali.
What is the best season for Hampta Pass?
Jun–Sep.
How much does the Hampta Pass trek cost?
From about ₹10,000 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Waterproofs, gaiters, warm layers. River crossings are genuinely cold.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
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