Hamta pass trek

Hamta pass trek

• Day 01:  Manali (1950m) – Prini (1900m) – Chikka (3100m) 6 hrs. Trek. Today leaving Manali, we drive 3 km south of Manali on the left bank of Beas River to Prini village. Starting point of our trek. By passing through the Prini village and temple located above the village. We climb gradually for 3 hrs. untill arriving at Hamta village and Sethan village. Sethan village is small settlements of early horseman known as Khampas of Tibetan origin. Who are mainly dealt with trekking mules up today? 45-minute walk through alpine forest to the Panduropa, Panduropa is known for the small paddy field – where Pandavas of Mahabharata during their exile, spent a part of time in this region and said to be cultivated crops at Panduropa. Now we trek 1 hrs. Horizontally through thickly forested area with abundance of flowers untill reaching the campsite of Chikka.
• Day 02: Chikka – Jwara 3300m – Balu ka Gera 3700m. 5/6 hrs. Trek. Today leaving Chikka we follow the left banks of Hamta. Later we cross Hamta stream by bridge. Another wooden bridge at short distance. Around Chhika some fantastic view of Rocky Mountains. After crossing the second bridge we climb gently to Jwara for 2 hrs. walks. Where we will pass beneath the waterfall. The next adventure is going to be a stream crossing just before Jwara. With the help of Guide and if not, with the help of riding horse you may cross the stream. Now the trail gently climbs to Balu ka Gera campsite. From where we will have first view of our next day crossing of Hamta pass. It’s a beautiful campsite close to crystal clear water. Be aware of Bear in this area by early season trek and late season trek. The area itself is known for Bears Den. Keep exploring surrounding of you for a rare view of Bear.
• Day 03: Balu Ka Gera -Hamta Pass (4268m) – Shira Gorh (4000m) 7 Hrs. trek. A gradual climb begins after Bhalu ka gera (bears den). Balu ka Gera that is known for wild flowers, rocks and caves. A further 1: 30 hrs. Minutes 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 camp.
• Day 04: Shira Gorh -Chatru (3100m). 6 hrs. Trek. Drive.  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 05: Chatru- Rohtang Pass (3978 mtrs ) -Manali (2040 mtrs ) drive. Pick up chatru to Drive back to Manali over Rohtang la pass. Enroute a magnificient view of Hanuman Tibba peak (5990 mtrs).https://manaliinfo.com/package/hamta-trek-4-nights-5-days/