The Hamta Pass Trek is probably one of the most beautiful treks in this area! It offers everything: beautiful campsites with great views, river crossings, a pass (4270 m), views of the 6000 m high mountains Deo Tibba and Indrasan and the chance to spot wild animals such as vultures, snow leopards and bears. The most impressive thing about this moderate trek is probably the Hamta Pass itself, the easternmost pass leads over the Pir Panjal chain, which separates the green Kullu valley from the dry high mountain desert of Lahaul and Spiti. The Trek is the shortest line between the Beas and Chandra rivers and served as a trade route from China to India for a long time before the road over the Rothang Pass was completed. This trek is also possible during the monsoon season, when all flowers are in their prime. At the last day we have a 5 hours transfer back to Manali
We will meet infornt of the Dragon Inn Guest house at Old Manali near the Bakery and Himalayan Trails Office.
Drive from Manali to Prini (1900 m), 3 km from Manali Prini to Sarotu (3100m) 6 Hours Trek First we go through the tranquil village of Prini. Passing traditional houses on a small path, we walk higher until we come across a winding road that leads up to a dam. We always walk between the curves of the road on small paths until we come to a mountain hut. Here we can rest and have a tea. It continues uphill through the last village in the Hamtatal. Now we have to follow a small road to the dam for a while. Then we cross a bridge and through the forest to our first camp. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Sarotu to Balu-Ka-Ghera (3770 m) 5 hours We always walk along a river on a flat track, where we also have to cross a few times over shaky bridges. Then it goes up relatively steep and we have the adventurous challenge to cross another river, this time without a bridge! We have our camp near a small lake. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Balu Ka Ghera to Shia Gauru (via Hamta Pass) (4268 m) 6 hours Today we cross the famous Hamta Pass. Over rocks it goes higher and higher and the air becomes noticeably thin. Arriving at the top, we are surrounded by glaciers and snow-capped peaks. We descend into a side valley of the Lahaul valley. (Overnight in a tent) B/L/D
Day 4 Shia Gauru to Chatru (3560 m) 4 hours Today we have an easy day. We descend comfortably to Chatru, a resting place with a few small dhabas (small Indian inns) next to the raging Chandra river. From here we take the jeep back to Manali. To do this, we have to cross the 3980 m high Rothangpass (5 hours). B/L/-
We cross the 3980 m high Rothang pass be Jeep on our way back to Manali
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