Hampta Pass and Chandratal Trek
- Duration4 nights / 5 days
- DestinationChandratal Lake
- TypeTrek
- PricePrice on request
- Tour codeGT-TRK-02
Five days from Manali: Chika, Balu ka Ghera, over Hampta Pass to Shea Goru, then a drive to Chandratal lake before returning.
Five days from Manali: Chika, Balu ka Ghera, over Hampta Pass to Shea Goru, then a drive to Chandratal lake before returning.
Hampta pass chandratal trek — trip overview
This 4 nights / 5 days plan follows the route Chika camp (1N) → Balu ka Ghera camp (1N) → Shea Goru camp (1N) → Chandratal camp (1N). GURU TOURS plans every day so that mountain drives stay realistic, and we fine-tune hotels, pace and sightseeing to your group before you confirm. The full day-wise itinerary below shows distances, drive times, meals and where you stay each night.
Best time to go
Usually June to September (the exact window depends on snow). We confirm trail conditions before departure.
Good to know
Road conditions, high passes, permits and activity timings change with the season and weather. We re-check them close to your travel date and suggest the best alternative if something is closed. Distances and drive times are approximate.
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Stay, meals & transport
- HotelsTents
- MealsAll veg meals on trek
- TransportCab to trailhead and from Chhatru
Trip at a glance
- 5Days
- 4Nights
- 4Stays
- TrekTrip type
- 1Chika camp1 night
- 2Balu ka Ghera camp1 night
- 3Shea Goru camp1 night
- 4Chandratal camp1 night
Highlights
- Hampta Pass crossing
- Contrast of green Kullu and dry Lahaul
- Chandratal lake
- Small-group trek with local guides
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1 Manali to Chika
Drive to Jobra and walk to the Chika camp.
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Day 2 Chika to Balu ka Ghera
Gradual climb along the Hampta river through meadows.
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Day 3 Over Hampta Pass to Shea Goru
Climb to the pass (about 4,270 m) and descend into Lahaul.
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Day 4 Shea Goru — Chhatru — Chandratal
Walk to Chhatru and drive via Batal to Chandratal (road permitting). Evening at the lake.
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Day 5 Chandratal to Manali
Drive back through the Atal Tunnel.
Itinerary is a suggested plan. Timings, road conditions and permits are confirmed with you before travel.
Included
- Transport from base town to trek start and back
- Tents / homestay during the trek on sharing basis
- Veg meals on the trek
- Local trek guide and support staff
- Basic first-aid kit
Not included
- Personal trekking gear (shoes, rain jacket, warm layers)
- Porter for personal luggage
- Forest / registration fees set by authorities
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed in inclusions
Frequently asked questions
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