Hampta Pass Trek with Camping at Chandratal Lake and Trip to Kunzum La (6 Days)
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Hampta Pass Trek with Camping at Chandratal Lake and Trip to Kunzum La (6 Days)
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Hampta Pass Trek with Camping at Chandratal Lake and Trip to Kunzum La (6 Days)

6 days
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Itinerary

On the third day we are going to cross this high altitude pass at 4270 meters that connects the green Kullu valley with the barren high altitude dessert of Spiti valley. It's a steep ascent to the top and might take one up to 4 hours to reach it.


Pass By: Hamta Pass, Kullu 600119 India

After crossing the Hampta pass and coming down to Chatru, we'll drive from Chatru to Chandratal Lake. Arriving by the side of Manali-Spiti road at Chatru, we will stop here for tea and lunch break before driving to Chandratal via Chhota Dhara (3517 m) and Batal.

From Batal onwards it can be very windy as the valley opens up here. The road climbs steeply around many bends to Kunzum La in the east. This road leads to Spiti valley. There is a new footpath leading from Kunzum La that descends to Chandratal, however the more direct approach is the road from Batal, going into the Chandra valley in the north. We will be driving along the left bank river Chandra after crossing a bridge near Batal. The trail continues for about 14 km to the scenic campsite at the bank of Chandratal, from here you can see the panoramic view of the Chandrabhaga Range.

Duration: 1 day

Location: Chandratal Lake, Middle Of Himalaya and Spiti Valley, 175140 India

Kunzum Pass (Tibetan: Kunzum La, (el. 4,590 m or 15,060 ft), is a high mountain pass on the eastern Kunzum Range of the Himalayas some 122 km (76 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley with the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is on the route to Kaza the subdivisional headquarters of Spiti. There is also a 15 km trek to the Moon Lake of the Chandratal from the Kunzum Pass. It consists of fifteen (15) sharp hairpin turns, testing driving skills of even experienced drivers. The drivers, travelers and passerby seeks blessings of Kunzum mata before undertaking the dangerous journey.

Duration: 20 minutes

Location: Kunzum Pass, Dhar Thachakarpo India

Rohtang Pass at 3598 meters, is a scenic high mountain pass on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.

The views are just incredible and we'll stop here to get some awesome pictures

Duration: 20 minutes

Location: Rohtang Pass, Himalayan Ranges India

Locally known as the Dhungiri temple, Hidimba Devi temple or Hadmiba temple, it is one of the most popular temples in Manali. This four-storyed structure lies amid a forest, called Dhungiri Van Vihar. The locals have named the temple on the name of the surrounding forest area. Dedicated to Goddess Hadimbi (wife of Bheem, one of the five Pandava brothers of epic Mahabharata), it was constructed way back in 1553. The top conical roof is in metal while the other three square-shaped floors are roofed with timbre tiles. There is also a 24 meter high tower.

The temple has a wooden doorway and the mud walls adorn stonework. The door has elaborate miniature paintings of the Goddess, animals etc. The beam of the doorway has the Navgrahas (the) and female dancers from one of the stories of Lord Krishna. The temple does not have an idol of the Goddess but a huge stone carrying her footprint is kept here.

Duration: 20 minutes

Location: Hidimba Devi Temple, Hadimba Temple Road, Manali, Manali Tehsil 175131 India

Naggar was the capital of the erstwhile Kullu Rajas for about 1400 years. It was founded by the Visudh Pal and remained as the State headquarters until the capital was transformed to Kullu (Sultanpur) by Raja Jagat Singh.

Naggar Castle, the official seat of kings for centuries. was built by Raja Sidh Singh more than 500 years ago. According to a legend, he used stones from the abandoned palace (Gardhak) of Rana Bhonsal to build the castle. He ordered the labourers to form a human chain over the Beas river connecting its left and right banks to transfer the stones manually. The castle survived the earthquake of 1905. While most houses in the valley and the nearby city of Jawa were completely ruined, the castle's use of earthquake-proof techniques helped it sustain despite the calamity.

In 1978, the castle was converted into a rest house and subsequently a heritage hotel run by HPTDC.

Duration: 30 minutes

Location: Naggar Castle, Naggar, Manali Tehsil India

Nicolas Roerich (Nikolai Roerich) was a Russian painter, who also wrote poetry and made Naggar his home for the last few years of his life. He travelled extensively through Tibet and the Himalayas. Nicolas Roerich’s old home (ground floor) has now been converted into the Roerich Museum; he lived here from the late 1920s till 1947.

Duration: 20 minutes

Location: International Roerich Memorial Trust, VPO Naggar, Manali, Manali Tehsil 175130 India

we spend one day at this incredible location in Sethan at 9200 feet with grand open views of the mighty Dhauladhar range. we stay in warm cosy rooms with traditional 'tandoors' for heating.

the stay here before the in itself is an incredible and memorable experience.

Duration: 1 day

Location: The Wilderness Lodge AD Hydro Project Road Sethan Prini Post Office Jagatsukh, Tehsil Manali, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131, India

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Included
  • 1 night in cozy rooms in 'The Wilderness Lodge'
  • 3 nights in comfortable tents during the trek on double or triple sharing
  • 1 night in comfortable rooms on 3 sharing basis at dA Base.
  • Pick up (and drop) from govt. bus stand, Manali or your hotel or location in Manali
  • Meals included - Starting from Lunch on day-1 to breakfast on day-6 (veg/non-veg freshly cooked)
  • Services of a Trip Manager, experienced and qualified lead guide, experienced local assistant guide
  • Kitchen equipment, high altitude cook and helpers.
  • All the Camping arrangements
  • Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies.
  • All transportation as per itinerary in shared vehicles
  • First-aid medication with oxygen cylinder and all emergency back ups
  • Access to Mountaineerz Quick Response Team
  • Entry/Admission - Kunzum Pass
  • Entry/Admission - Rohtang Pass
  • Entry/Admission - Hidimba Devi Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Naggar Castle
  • Entry/Admission - International Roerich Memorial Trust
  • Entry/Admission - The Wilderness Lodge
Not included
  • Food at dhabas (restaurants) during the road trip
  • Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
  • Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
  • Expenses of purely personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to drivers,guides, any beverages.
  • Cost of any optional activity we offer, like paragliding, angling, rafting etc.
  • Expenses arising due to change in itinerary due to natural forces/occurrences like weather etc.
  • Porterage for your personal bags
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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Cultural
45%
Original
25%
Sport
20%
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