Hamta pass & Chandertaal Trek
- Day 1:- Manali to panduropa (2900m) 6 hrs.3 km south of Manali – on the left bank by taxi/bus to Prini village. Starting point of trek. By visiting prini village jamdagni temple straight up for 3 hrs. Arrive Hamta village and Sethan village. 45-minute walk through alpine forest to the campsite of Panduropa. Overnight stay camp site
- Day 2 :- panduropa to jwara (3300m) 5/6 hrs. – Through thickly forested area with abundance of flowers. Trail goes to a place called Chikka. Cross Hamta stream by bridge. Another wooden bridge at short distance. Around Chhika some fantastic view of Rocky Mountains. 2 hrs walks arrive at the campsite of Jwara, beautiful campsite.
- Day 3:- jwara to hamta pass (4268m) shiha goru (4000m) 7 HRS. – A gradual climb begins, to arrive Bhalu ka gera (bears den). Balu ka Gera that is known for wild flowers, rocks and caves. A further 1; 30 m trail takes you to Hamta pass. From Hamta pass fantastic view of Inderkila, Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indersan (6220m). Which is superb to see? After crossing the Hamta pass, one enters the Lahoul valley. Walk down to the campsite near by the stream. Overnight stay in a camp.
- Day 4:- shiha goru to chatru (3100m) 6 hrs – Cross-stream near the camp and follow the right bank until it joins with the Chandra River. Again, cross the same stream by small wooden bridge. Now follow the left bank of Chandra River. 30 minutes later a motor able bridge to be cross to reach at the campsite of Chhatru. Overnight stay in camp.
- Day 5 :- chatru to chota dara (3’800m)
It’s a 17 km from Chhatru to Chota Dara. After breakfast walk on the dirt road. We follow the right bank of the Chandra River. Along the trail one could see huge granite walls, which are increasingly popular among rock climbers. The color of these rocks is differs to each other. Across Chandra River Chhota Shigri glacier and some wonderful views of peaks. Some small teashops mark the arrival at Chhota Dara. Camp is set near the river.
- Day 6 :- Chata Dara to Batal (4’000m) 6/7 hrs.
Again relatively easy walk along the right bank. A good view of Bara Shigri glacier on the left side. All above the glacier which is 12 km in length longest in Himachal, peaks of White Sail, Shigri Parbat, and Kullu Makalu where daring mountaineers touch the sky can widely be seen. Overnight camp at Batal.
- Day 7:- Batal to kunzom Laa top to Chandartal (4551m) 6/7 – The lake of Moon .Cross the Chandra by bridge and walk along the river for an hour and climb towards Kunzom la following small stream, which originate from this pass. Arriving at pass has a glimpse of Spiti valley, which runs 170 kms towards south. Take a path, which goes to lake 8 km; approach large meadows – a favorite area with a multitude of shepherd’s huts. Passing and crossing a long stretch of stony ground and small stream arrive at the lake. Across Chandra river most fascinating sight of Samudra Tapu glacier, North Dakka glacier, South Dakka glacier and Silver glacier. Above the glaciers towering mighty peaks of Moulkila and C.B. peaks. Camp near the lake. Overnight stay camp
- Day 8 :- Chandartal to Manali ( Return by car 6,7 hrs ) In the morning, we will make the return trek to Bata where our jeeps will be waiting for us. From here, we will drive through the Chandra Valley where we can see the Bara Shigri Glacier and stunning views of the Chandra Valley, South and North Daka Glaciers and the Chander Bhaga Ranges. Crossing the Rohtang Pass (3978m) will bring us into the Kullu Valley and here we will find Manali where we will spend the night in a local hotel.
- Day 9:- Manali – Delhi Departure
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