HAMPTA PASS & CHANDERTAL TREK 15 to 26 August

DAY

1

Reporting at 15 Miles Base Camp Dist- Kullu (H.P.)

The trekkers will report at the base camp on the first day. In the evening they will be briefed about the trek by the camp leader. It is an opportunity for the trekkers to know about the trek and the fellow travelers.

DAY

2

Orientation, Training & Acclimatization walk and guidance & briefing for packing bags for higher camps

The next day is exclusively spent by training the trekkers for the rough road ahead. They can go for a walk around the area. The trekkers will be guided by the camp leaders to pack the things they need to take for the trek.

DAY

3

Trek to Sethan (9184 feets). Night halt at Sethan (8 kms, 4hrs)

On the third day, the trekkers will travel 8 km (4hrs) from the base camp to the Sethan village. At first they will be taken by transportation to the NHPC dam near Sethan and from there they will trek to the village amidst the Pink Rhododendron and Apple Orchard inhaling the fragrance of it. You can also catch a sight of the majestic Himalayan Griffon Vultures spreading their wings in the Himalayan sky.

DAY

4

Sethan to Chikka (10824 feets) Night halt at Chikka (8 kms, 4hrs)

On the third day, the trekkers will travel 8 km (4hrs) from the base camp to the Sethan village. At first they will be taken by transportation to the NHPC dam near Sethan and from there they will trek to the village amidst the Pink Rhododendron and Apple Orchard inhaling the fragrance of it. You can also catch a sight of the majestic Himalayan Griffon Vultures spreading their wings in the Himalayan sky.

DAY

5

Chikka to Balu Ghera (11808 feets) Night halt at Balu Ghera (10 Kms, 5 to 6hrs)

On the fifth day, trekkers will start their trek by the stream. The undulating trail (10km, 5/6 hours) to Balu Ka Ghera is filled with scenic view of wildflowers. You will spot herds of Sheep and Mule feeding them on the green grass. Trekking through the lined Bhoj trees, the trek gives you the utter joy of experiencing the scenic meadows dotted in pink, yellow and green. The cloud hovering above the peaks and the glistening water of the stream make it a delightful trek leading you to the sandy fields of Balu Ka Ghera or the Bed of Sand. At the end of the trek, you can witness the beauty of Hampta Pass for the first time.

DAY

6

Balu Ghera to Hampta pass and Night halt at Siagoru (10824 feets) (13 Kms 8 hrs)

Through the sandy fields of Balu Ka Ghera, the trekkers will follow a trail of boulders and screes to the Hampta Pass. It’s a moderate to difficult trek filled with steep ascending and steeper descending deescalating into a plain walk to Shea Goru. Lying at the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, the Hampta Pass gives you an enthralling view of Indrasan Peak (20,410ft) and Mount Deo Tibba (19688 ft) with clouds hovering over it. You can also have a panoramic view of the Lahaul and Spiti valley. After capturing the beauty of the Pass, the trekkers will descend towards Shea Goru (Lahauli word, meaning: Cold Area). The trail to Shea Goru is windy with a vey less amount of rain. It’s a ‘Rain Shadow Area’ filled with rock fragments and scree. You will get a scenic view of the Rohtang Pass from this area.

DAY

7

Siagouru to Chattru (9512 feets) (9 kms, 3 to 4 hours downhill walk to Chattru. Transfer from Chattru to Chandertal by Jeep and back (Night Stay at Chattru).

The seventh day starts with a downhill trek (9 km, 3/4 hrs) to Chattru and from there by transportation to Chandra Tal Lake. Known as the Moon Lake, the beauty of Chandra Tal Lake is alluring with its changing color in different times of the day. Ranging from Azure to Green, it is considered one of the beautiful glacial lakes in Himachal. The high altitude wetland is also designated as Ramsar sites giving it Internation recognition. Soak in the beauty of this lake and the greyscaled mountains around it. Capture the beauty of flying windhorses in your camera with the beautiful sight of lake in the background.

DAY

8

Chattru to Kullu basecamp (transfer by bus/jeep via Rohtang Pass & overnight stay at Kullu basecamp) & Certificate Distribution and Recreation Ceremony.

Trekkers will be transferred back to the base camp via the scenic Rohtang Pass. In the base camp, they can enjoy recreational activities in the night. The participants will also be awarded with participation certificate.

DAY

9

Checkout after breakfast

The trekkers can check out after breakfast with the memories of a mesmerizing adventure amidst the green and barren mountains.