Hampta Pass Trek
also Hampta Pass Crossing
Hampta Pass is a 5-day trek in Kullu / Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, topping out at 4,270 m. On TrekBaba's normalized scale — the same formula applied to every trek in this catalogue — it scores 52.2/100, which puts it in the Moderate band: you want a few weekends of walking in your legs and no fear of long days. With a high point of 4,270 m, AMS risk is high; plan the acclimatization days in, and do not push through a headache that is getting worse.
Operator says Moderate — normalized grade: Moderate.
Photo: Kunalsvnit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Explore the route
Scrub the trail — satellite view, live altitude. 25.1 km
Route drawn from real OpenStreetMap geometry (632 sampled points simplified to 117), elevations from the Copernicus DEM. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics | Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Hampta Pass route, point by point
3 recorded points from Jobra to Hampta Pass over about 25 km. Operators' day splits vary — compare them below.
- Day 1JobraRoadhead · 2,400 m
- Day 2Balu ka GheraCamp · 3,600 m
- Day 3Hampta PassPass · 4,270 m3 peaks in view
Why Hampta Pass is graded Moderate
- Max altitude 4,270 m — altitude is weighted 35% and non-linearly, because AMS risk climbs steeply above ~3,500 m.
- Total ascent 2,600 m over 5 days — how much climbing your legs actually do.
- Longest day 14 km (about 8 h) — one brutal day makes a trek harder than the average does.
- Trail type: scree — exposure (snow, scree, ice, pass crossings) is weighted 35%, the same as altitude.
Score 52.2/100. Bands: Easy <40 · Moderate <64 · Difficult <85 · Very Difficult ≥85. How the formula works. Easier alternative: Sar Pass. Next step up: Indrahar Pass.
What you'll see from Hampta Pass
From Hampta Pass, a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Indrasan (6,221 m), Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Harshin Jot (4,819 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
Only peaks proven visible by line-of-sight over the terrain — not nearby-but-blocked ones — placed by true bearing and sized by how much they fill the view.
Dawn & dusk from Hampta Pass
In June, last light leaves Indrasan at 19:29 — from Hampta Pass.
Nothing lines up this month.
Nothing lines up this month.
Nothing lines up this month.
- Indrasan18°
Sun times and azimuths come from the NOAA solar-position equations for this viewpoint's GPS; the peak bearings are our own viewshed moat. Times assume a flat horizon — a ridge to your east delays real first light on the ground, often by 20–60 minutes, while a high summit opposite catches it a few minutes early. The 12° and 35° bands are editorial choices, not physics: a peak 90° from the sun is side-lit, which is often the better photograph.
Best time to do Hampta Pass
The best months for Hampta Pass are June and September. October is shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (Jul–Aug: slippery river crossing + flash-flood risk on the Lahaul side). The route is effectively closed in November–May. Expect snow on the trail in November–April. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -22 °C in January, and the warmest daytime high near 10 °C in July.
Jul–Aug: slippery river crossing + flash-flood risk on the Lahaul side
What the thermometer actually does up there
Computed from 10 years of Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (2016–2025), with every sample point lapse-rate-downscaled to its true altitude — this is High point (4,269 m) at 4,269 m, not the valley town. Temperatures are downscaled to the point; wet and snow days come back at the reanalysis grid scale (~10 km), so read them as weather over the area. A climate estimate, not a forecast.
Hampta Pass trek cost — operators compared
Hampta Pass costs ₹4,499–₹19,500 per person with an organised operator (15 of 17 listed operators publish a price; the cheapest captured is Universal Adventures). That works out to roughly ₹1,460 per trek day. Fees typically cover meals, tents and guides from the base village; transport from the railhead, gear rental and permits vary — see the inclusion grid below. Prices are read from each operator's own page (latest capture 2026-09-22) and link straight to it.
- ₹4,499as of 2026-09-22
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- 5
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- ₹5,999as of 2026-09-22
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- 5
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- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹5,999as of 2026-09-22
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- 7
- They grade it
- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹6,190as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹6,499as of 2026-09-22
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- Moderate
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- ₹6,499as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹6,999as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹7,300as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹7,499as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹7,500as of 2026-09-22
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- Trek The Himalayas ↗ATOAI · IMF₹8,200as of 2025-11-15 ⚠
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- 5
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- Easy/Moderate
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- Bikat Adventures ↗ATOAI₹12,500as of 2026-09-22+₹1,000
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- 5
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- Moderate
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- ₹12,500as of 2026-09-22
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- 5
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- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹12,950as of 2026-09-22flat
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- 6
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- ₹19,500as of 2026-09-22
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- 7
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Operators self-declare difficulty. TrekBaba grades every trek by one formula — normalized: Moderate. We link out to each operator; we never copy their words or photos. Prices were read from each operator's own page on the date shown — confirm with the operator before booking. Where we have read a price more than once, the sparkline is our own dated capture log, not the operator's.
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How to reach Hampta Pass & staying safe
To reach Hampta Pass, the nearest railhead is Joginder Nagar / Chandigarh and the nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu). The road ends at Jobra (road from Manali), near Manali, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before Manali — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at Manali.
Plan 1 acclimatization day into the itinerary. At its most remote point the route is about 3.4 hours from the nearest drivable road (near Balu ka Ghera) — a floor for any evacuation, not a promise. The nearest hospital is Lady Willingdon Hospital, Manali, 25 km from the trailhead. Water: Plentiful — river-fed valley to Balu ka Ghera.
How far you are from a road
Computed against our own route line and the OpenStreetMap drivable road network over Copernicus GLO-30 elevations: hours = (crowfly_km x 1.4) / 4.0 + max(0, elev_point - elev_road) / 600 [terrain factor 1.4, 4 km/h walking, 600 m/h descent]. It is a floor, not a promise — a real evacuation with a casualty is slower, and a crow-fly line ignores what stands between you and the road. Read it as relative remoteness: which part of this trek commits you. Nearest drivable ways: Hamta Road, Kaza-Grampoo Road, Kaza-Grampoo Road.
Estimated, not measured. Remoteness is computed from our own route geometry against the OpenStreetMap drivable road network (motorway-track) and Copernicus GLO-30 elevations; mobile coverage is a terrain line-of-sight estimate, not a carrier guarantee. Treat both as planning aids.
OSM-mapped masts only, carrier unknown — a mast-in-sight proxy, not a coverage guarantee. Carrier-by-carrier coverage needs a cell-tower dump; no open, no-signup one exists today, so we publish nothing rather than guess.
Hampta Pass permits & restrictions
Permit required: No · HP Forest Dept
⚠ Cross into Lahaul (Spiti district) on the descent
Crowding, and where to go instead
When the interest arrives, relative to this trek's own busiest month (June).
A percentile of trailing-12-month English Wikipedia pageviews for Hampta_Pass (44 months observed)— measured within TrekBaba's own catalogue, bots excluded. It is a proxy for attention, not headcount.
Same state, within one difficulty band, and at least half the peaks — and quieter: it scores 4/100 against this trek's 64.
Hampta Pass trek FAQ
How difficult is the Hampta Pass trek?
Hampta Pass is graded Moderate (52.2/100) on TrekBaba's normalized scale, which weighs max altitude (4,270 m), total ascent (2,600 m), the longest day (14 km) and terrain exposure identically for every trek. Operators label it "Moderate".
What is the best time to do Hampta Pass?
June and September. October is shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (Jul–Aug: slippery river crossing + flash-flood risk on the Lahaul side). The route is effectively closed in November–May. Expect snow on the trail in November–April. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -22 °C in January, and the warmest daytime high near 10 °C in July.
How much does the Hampta Pass trek cost?
Between ₹4,499 and ₹19,500 per person with an operator, based on 15 published prices captured from operator pages (latest 2026-09-22). The cheapest listed is Universal Adventures.
How many days does Hampta Pass take?
5 days is the standard itinerary; operators run it as 5/6/7/9 days including travel from the base town. The longest walking day is 14 km (~8 h).
What is the maximum altitude of Hampta Pass?
4,270 m (14,009 ft), which TrekBaba rates as high AMS risk. Plan 1 acclimatization day.
Is a permit required for Hampta Pass?
No permit is required (HP Forest Dept). Note: Cross into Lahaul (Spiti district) on the descent.
Which operators run Hampta Pass?
Universal Adventures, Moxtain, Trekhievers, Trekkers of India, Trekup India, MadTrek, Trekos, Trekveda, Thrillophilia, Himalayan Hikers, Trek The Himalayas, Bikat Adventures, Super Trekkers, Indiahikes, Himalaya Shelter, Trekmunk, Tour My India list Hampta Pass. Each is linked to its own trek page above with the captured price, days and inclusions.
How do I reach the Hampta Pass trailhead?
To reach Hampta Pass, the nearest railhead is Joginder Nagar / Chandigarh and the nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu). The road ends at Jobra (road from Manali), near Manali, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before Manali — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at Manali.
Is Hampta Pass suitable for beginners?
For a fit beginner, yes — but it is a Moderate trek, with a 14 km longest day and a 4,270 m high point. One easier trek first makes it far more enjoyable.
Which peaks can you see from Hampta Pass?
From Hampta Pass, a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Indrasan (6,221 m), Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Harshin Jot (4,819 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
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Difficulty grade, peak horizon, per-camp climate, remoteness, sun alignment and the crowding index are all computed — the moats — and every one of them is an estimate, labelled as such where it appears. Found-fact and operator values are public approximations pending field + source verification, not citations. Peaks named on this page: Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Harshin Jot.