Hamta Pass Chandertal Lake Trek
Manali, Spiti
05 Days
$180.00
4.6
Manali, Spiti
Moderate
Available
Tour Highlights
Altitude: 4,500 metres (max)
Route Map: Manali → Sethan → Chika Seri → Balugera → Hamta Pass → Shia Goru → Chandertal → Manali
Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4,270 m (14,009 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between the Lahaul and Kullu valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. The pass is named after Hamta Village, located below Sethan village. It is frequently used by shepherds from the lower Himalayan region who seek high-altitude grasslands in the dry cold desert of Lahaul during summer. At altitudes between 3,000 and 3,800 m, you will find numerous wild flowers and herbs. Key features of this trek include:
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Vertical rock walls
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Waterfalls
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Hanging glaciers
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Tiny lakes
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Peaks rising above 6,000 m
A proper guide is needed to cross certain glaciers. From Hamta Pass, one can extend their journey towards the beautiful Chandertaal.
Chandra Taal (Lake of the Moon) – Located in the Spiti part of Lahaul & Spiti district, this crescent-shaped lake sits at an altitude of about 4,300 m (14,100 ft). Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a magnificent cirque presents a view on the other. It is a popular destination for trekkers and campers, accessible on foot from Batal or Kunzum Pass from late May to early October.
Highlights
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Adventure in the majestic Himalayas
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Stay at picturesque campsites
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Tent pitching, bushcraft, and navigation
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Wildlife and nature photography
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Views of the Dhauladhar range of Himalayas
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Manali to Sethan (Drive 20 km) → Trek to Chika Seri (6 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Sethan and join your guides on the trail crossing slopes and alpine pastures to Jobri nallah. This area is rich with medicinal herbs and plants. Cross Jobri nallah for a magnificent view of Deo Tibba with its massive glacier and moraine.
From spring until the end of autumn, the area is filled with shepherds moving to Lahaul’s high pastureland after crossing Hamta Pass. They return home in autumn. Take a short break, then continue trekking to Chika Seri. Arrive at a set camp, check into your tents, and enjoy the Himalayan views.
Overnight stay at camp.
Day 2: Chika Seri → Balu ka Ghera (Trek 5 – 6 hours)
Early after breakfast, pack up the campsite and depart for Balu ka Ghera – the base camp of Hamta Pass. Today’s trek leads you above the tree line, following the stream. Arrive and check into your tented accommodation.
Night at your campsite.
Day 3: Hamta Pass (4,270 m) → Shia Goru (Trek 6 – 7 hours)
Leave Balu ka Ghera and ascend to Hamta Pass. A short, easy trail along the stream leads to a small natural lake at the foot of Hamta Pass (below Inderkila). Another 630 m takes you to the pass.
From Hamta Pass, enjoy fantastic views of Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Inderasan (6,220 m). After crossing the pass, you enter the Chandra Valley and descend to the campsite at Shia Goru (3,900 m).
Night stay at camp.
Day 4: Shia Goru → Chatru (3,200 m) (Trek 4 hours) + Drive to Chandertaal
After early breakfast, trek to Chatru crossing over a stream. The trail takes you through a valley on the Chandra River banks. Arrive at Chatru and settle into your tented accommodation.
Freshen up, then drive to Chandertaal Lake. Visit the beautiful lake and later return to Chatru. Enjoy the last day of your trek at the campsite.
Day 5: Chatru → Manali (6 – 7 hours drive)
After early breakfast, pack up and depart for Manali, crossing over Rohtang Pass. Arrive in Manali and end your trek.
What's Included
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Stay on sharing basis
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Insurance
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All permits and permissions
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All gear and equipment (high-altitude dome-shaped tents, sleeping bags, carry mattress)
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All meals (Indian, Chinese, Continental)
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First aid (oxygen cylinder)
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Services of guides & cook
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Transportation to and from the trekking point
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Horses / porters
What's Excluded
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