How Difficult Is The Hampta Pass Trek | How To Prepare For It

How Difficult Is The Hampta Pass Trek | How To Prepare For It | Indiahikes

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At 14,000 feet Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh falls under those rare, dramatic pass crossings in the Himalayas. On one side is the lush green valley of Kullu - with forests, grasslands, and flowers blooming on the side of your trail. On the other is the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains and almost no vegetation.
Simply put, the Hampta Pass is Himachal’s Valley of Flowers. The landscape is strikingly similar to that of Valley of Flowers - a green narrow valley protected by snow-covered mountains - but there’s a bonus here.
The difficulty of the Hampta Pass trek is categorized as ‘moderate’. This trek has sections that test your stamina and endurance. In this video, Swathi Chatrapathy, Head of Digital Content at Indiahikes, takes you through all the challenging sections that raises the difficulty of the trek.
This video mentally prepares you for the trek. You also get a clear direction to chart out your fitness routine. So watch it if you are planning to go for the Hampta Pass trek
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@IndiaVisuals Жыл бұрын

Sheer nostaligia ('am 75 now 😅). Did HAMTA in September 1987 with my students, courtesy WHMI, Manali. Spent two days in Manali, 2 at Kothi, and crossed Rohtang. Did Chandratal. Two days more in Manali. Aborted Pin-Parvati after two attempts, and then did Hamta.

@ambarishraj6987 2 жыл бұрын

I did the hampta pass trek. As u mentioned for fit beginners this trek should not be a prob. But definitely expect Acute MS. I suffered a lot with it. The medications were helpful. But I would suggest anybody who wants to do this trek to spend atleast one day in manali before starting this trek. It will help ur body to acclimatise to high altitude

@VIZIANAGARAM374 Жыл бұрын

Hello

@ayeshabhati7461 2 ай бұрын

I am planning to do it during mid June. Is it good time?

@shrutigupta2563 Ай бұрын

how Acute MS is related to moderate-level trek? Are you referring to correct condition? Who is prone to it? Google search says - Acute multiple sclerosis (MS) a rapidly progressing form of the disease that can lead to coma or death within days. MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve.

@vei977 25 күн бұрын

Shruti it is not acute multiple sclerosis AMS here stands for acute mountain sickness . 😊@@shrutigupta2563

@AbhishekRaj.07 2 жыл бұрын

Last year I went for hampta pass trek with himtrek team . It was really a nice trip . Someday I would like to trek with Indiahike team .

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome to join us :)

@rajpandey-ob4tw 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes how to join with you

@lazybun_india5134 2 жыл бұрын

... thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@balwantsinghthakur2715 2 жыл бұрын

I m in waitlist of Inidahikes july last week trek to Hampta pass. Till then I have clear two months for the prepration and fitness. But I am not regular in my fitness schedule and my BMI is to the slight higher side and hope will manage it.

@vagabond5328 2 жыл бұрын

Is hampta pass trek open in November??

@sahilsharma1120 17 күн бұрын

How do you indentify the route if you are doing diy?

@TarunGautamGGMU Жыл бұрын

Hey, I recently did Hampta Pass Trek and it was pretty easy one, can you please suggest me a more difficult one than it, I am planning for Kagbhushundi Trek in first week of October, please share views about it and if you guys are doing that trek during the same time, Thanks & Cheers

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

Hi Tarun, Hampta Pass is a Moderate | Level 3 trek. For your next trek, you can choose Moderate-Difficult level treks such as Buran Ghati or Rupin Pass. They are the ideal ones for you. Unfortunately, we don’t run the Kagbhushandi Trek. Instead you can choose Rupin Pass or Buran Ghati. We do have slots open for these treks in the first week of October. Check out these links to know more. Rupin Pass Trek - indiahikes.com/rupin-pass Buran Ghati Trek - indiahikes.com/buran-ghati

@razive 2 жыл бұрын

What are the available communication modes during the trek? Is mobile connectivity available along the trek? If not, then how do you communicate with base camp or outside world if there is a situation like accident or sickness.

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rajeev, There usually isn’t any network connectivity available on most treks. Our team maintains constant contact with the basecamp via radio communication (walkie-talkies). In case there is a medical emergency, the basecamp is alerted immediately and reinforcements are sent up to evacuate the injured trekker.

@rakeshjain1316 Жыл бұрын

Can we go on January end

@ashvinmishra1216 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very excited because I've booked for this June.

@priyasingh-pn9se 2 жыл бұрын

How much it cost??

@ashvinmishra1216 2 жыл бұрын

@@priyasingh-pn9se 7500 per person

@shubhamkansari8369 2 жыл бұрын

Joining You There Brother With My Friends 🤘..

@ashvinmishra1216 2 жыл бұрын

@@shubhamkansari8369 ok will meet.☺️☺️

@ayeshabhati7461 2 ай бұрын

Hey how was the weather in june? I am planning to do it this time

@sarthaktripathi7743 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Swathi, just heard about landslides in manali yesterday. Is hampta pass a good idea for early June?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Most of these landslides are cleared within a day or two. They won't affect trekking in June. You can definitely go ahead and do the Hampta pass trek in June.

@swarag1998 2 жыл бұрын

Hi swathi, Planning to do hampta pass in june and valley of flowers trek in august, do both the treks have some sort of similar experiences? Also which other monsoon treks would you suggest?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Oh If you're doing in June and August they will be nothing like each other. Also, in terms of landscape, terrain and the cultural experience, they are very very different treks. So you can definitely do the two back to back. They are not similar.

@AutmateTestingWithMe 2 жыл бұрын

Hey swati, we are planning to do in july last week, just having concern about rain and cancelation of trek in july end?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shailesh, It does rain because it’s monsoon, but not so much to hamper your trek. Just make sure you have good rain wear with you, and also a good raincover for your backpack. Follow these tips to pack your backpack - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcp7g9mi2N7ahKM.html At the end of the day, it is a high altitude trek, where the weather is unpredictable. There have been a couple of instances where we have had to call off treks because of cloud bursts. But this is a rare and extreme case. I would say, take the chance and go for it. :)

@ShivaKumar-dj8bj 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Team, I see that the last available date for this trek is 4th September in your site, are going to be more date available in september or 4th is last?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shiva, We do have other dates available in September. You can check them out on our website. indiahikes.com/hampta-pass

@077jasonn Жыл бұрын

Hey Swathi, Planning to do this trek on first week of Sept. This will be my first trek on North side . I have done kudremukha and kumaraparvatha couple of times in diff weather conditions but I'm not into running or jogging. Is this doable for me ?

@Indiahikes Жыл бұрын

If you have time till September, we would definitely recommend running until then. Prior experience of trekking is not enough to keep your fitness levels high. More than trek experience, fitness matters for any high altitude trek. So would definitely urge you to start jogging and prepping right away.

@077jasonn Жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes so I’m leaving for Kasol tomorrow and will stay there for a month. Within that time I want to complete the treks. Will stay in Kasol and explore it for two weeks then start our trek. Any suggestions?

@himalayan_soul_tanmay3973 2 жыл бұрын

Hello mam..we have plan for hampta pass trek..on late September..20 th September to 24 th..so can i freely complete this trek? How much Chances to heavy snow in upper the pass?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

You can easily do the trek in late September. Not too many chances of high snow. That usually comes in towards the beginning of October. In late September, even if it snows, it will not be snow that lasts a very long time. You'll be able to do the trek.

@sandeepkumarsingh547 2 ай бұрын

Can I do this trek, previously I did Kedarkantha, chopta-tungnath, Kheerganga, nagtiba, I walk every day 4-5km

@LazyToHyperProductive 19 күн бұрын

I never did this trek but looking at your past experience and physical fitness level, you should be able to do it :)

@barshadutta1397 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can we do Hampta pass trek in mid August considering the monsoon season

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you definitely can! Mid-July to the end of August is the best time to do the Hampta Pass trek. It will rain a bit, especially in August, but nothing to hamper your trek.

@kushalsharma3601 2 жыл бұрын

I want to be a guide on that trek

@viswanathanseshadri1047 2 жыл бұрын

hi Swathi, which are the snow free treks in the month of May? I just finished dayara bugyal, now deciding upon my next trek.

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Snow free? That's rare to hear :) You could do Deoriatal Chandrashila in May / June, you'll not find any snow there in these months. Kuari Pass and Kedarkantha too. Basically any Uttarakhand treks that lie below 13,000 ft will be snow free after April end. Hope this helps! :)

@viswanathanseshadri1047 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes yeah sure, thanks. . I will keep these in mind. I was in Manali a few years back in December, and while the snow looked pretty from afar, somehow once we reached the snow, it really didn't seem or feel that pretty. Been a little iffy on the snow part since then. Perhaps it is just my experience on that tour.

@SagarRastogiforyou 2 жыл бұрын

You could go to Nag tibba peak.

@shivichauhan9199 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sir, could you please answer a question regarding gidara bugyal trek? How many days and how many nights did it takw you to start from bhangeli and reach bhangeli back?

@viswanathanseshadri1047 2 жыл бұрын

@@shivichauhan9199 Hi, i did the Dayara Bugyal, not the Gidara Bugyal. So I won't be able to share any tips on the Gidara.

@moumitabarui3332 2 жыл бұрын

Hi swati,planning to do hampta pass trekk on september.will there be snow that time?

@God-is-love- 2 жыл бұрын

No but clear skies and clear views.

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Suhail has said it right. There won't be much snow in September. Most of it melts away by mid August. But you'll get to see terrific flowers and colours in September! Added to that will be clear weather compared to the previous two months, it's a great month to do this trek.

@vishakhasharma9112 2 жыл бұрын

In case we are planning to go until Jwara site, can we do that without guide?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

You can go until Jwara without a guide. The trail is well-marked and you'll find all people also trekking. You'll need a good tent so make sure you take one. Also, if you have never trekked before avoid doing the whole trek on your own without a guide. There are river crossings and difficult sections that need experience to help you finish the trek safely.

@shivkabhakt1234 Жыл бұрын

Main or Mera dost paidal chale Gaye jab udhar Jana mana tha or Zinda aa ve Gaya hun 😂 7 ghante me chadh gyaa Ek ek short route pata chal Gaya Hain

@krithikal5441 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Swathi, Whether a diabetic can go for Hampta and it's my first trek ?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Krithika, There’s a certain fitness criteria that you’d have to check off (this applies to all our trekkers). If that’s cleared you can absolutely do the trek. :)

@ranajitmitra5246 2 ай бұрын

If it is possible for a person of 65 years having no COPD or other ailments. Thank you.

@amritachaudhuri2287 2 жыл бұрын

I want to trek to valley of flowers with IH Which month is the bestest? Can you guide me about trekking? I have no experience

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amrita, The best time to trek Valley of Flowers is between July and September. Get in touch with us 080 468 01269 so we can get to know you better and guide you through the process.

@joycemichael858 10 ай бұрын

Safety and all this talk is Okey. INDIA Hikes treks needs to check on serious cleainess isuess😢. GOECHALA 2023 1 FIRST BATCH HAD seriously cleainess problems, it was disgusting 🫣

@vineetamendiratta5121 23 күн бұрын

Can a athletic 13 year old do this as the first treck ?

@rinklejoshi6024 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use NH100 mid shoes for hampta pass trek?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you definitely can.

@swarag1998 2 жыл бұрын

Will my quechua snow trek pants work for Hampta Pass Trek?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they will. :)

@BBikramofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any trekking shoe , poncho rental shop in Manali ???

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm there's no company that we can vouch for. But you could consider Sharepal. They rent good trekking gear and they have outlets in several places in Himachal.

@anweesha 2 жыл бұрын

Ma'am, I don't have any trekking experience. Will I be able to complete this trek in Middle of August?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anweshaa, We wouldn’t recommend Hampta Pass if this is your first trek. It requires experience and for you to be really fit. Start off with a Trek like Beas Kund in August. It will give you a better introduction, after which you can attempt Hampta Pass.

@anweesha 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes Thanks a lot ❤️

@priya87priyanka 6 ай бұрын

How about people who never did trekking and have high altitude sickness? Can do this trekking?

@Indiahikes 6 ай бұрын

High altitude sickness can happen to anyone no matter trekked before or not. You can definitely do this trek if you meet the fitness requirements and take precautions for high altitude sickness. You can watch this video to understand how to prevent that: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gL-Tidqp18ysqZs.htmlsi=_H9m5v1C_KHqqFfR

@doggiegaming759 2 жыл бұрын

Is fishing a possibility there?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

We do not allow fishing on our treks nor do we encourage it in general. We want everyone to trek in a way where they not only leave no trace, but they leave mountains better than they found them.

@escapewithvish6459 2 жыл бұрын

Are there leeches too in monsoon?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to worry about leeches. You won’t find them at that altitude.

@archanasonagre4321 2 жыл бұрын

Dear I want to come on this trek with my son. He is 9 yr old. Please tell me what is minimum age for this trek

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Archana, We wouldn’t recommend Hampta Pass for a 9 year old as there are quite a few tricky sections with boulders and a river crossing. You could wait it out for a few years and go for it when he’s 12. If you’re going for a monsoon trek, you can go for Beas Kund. For spring, summer and autumn you can do Dayara Bugyal.

@harshalfulzele7655 2 жыл бұрын

In August, While returning can we visit rohatang pass to enjoy snow..can we find snow in rohatang pass in august? . . I guess we wont find snow on hampta pass in august so can we use last buffer day to visit rohatang pass or somewhere else??? We are in group of 10 and planning for 1st week of August?

@SoudipanMaity 2 жыл бұрын

After enjoying the snow and altitude at Hampta Pass, you won't even care for the snow at Rohtang Pass. You would already be dead tired and you would already have experienced the grandest of snow in Hampta. Rohtang won't impress you that much.

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Soudipan has said it right. There will be a few patches of snow in August during your pass crossing. After that, you really will not enjoy the crowd at Rohtang Pass. Besides, there won't be much snow at Rohtang Pass in August either. It is lower than the altitude of Hampta pass. So Hampta Pass is more likely to have snow than Rohtang Pass

@prraveengupta 2 жыл бұрын

Can we rent tent and other essential things in jobra?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Praveen, If you’re trekking with Indiahikes, you can rent from our store: store.indiahikes.com/rent-gear/ You can go through our DIY page. Fill out and submit the form, so we can get to know you and guide you through your trek and what to rent. indiahikes.com/diy-treks-page

@adityapasari6743 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Swathi, will there be any material difference if we book Hampta for 26th of Aug instead of 4th September? Weather wise..

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Within two weeks, not too much difference really. You can choose either of the dates :)

@jayateerths169 2 жыл бұрын

What about the phone network during the trek?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jayateerth, There’s usually no network on most treks. But you’ll receive intermittent network at the basecamps.

@vishakhasharma9112 2 жыл бұрын

Can 3 people with no camping experience do this trek without guide?

@naveenyadav5028 2 жыл бұрын

if u dont have any camping experience. its better to join a group. during balu ka ghera to hampta pass we lost our trek, after three hrs struggle we found a right path. so u have to be experienced.

@harshthanvi 2 жыл бұрын

Network kaisa hai vaha

@shrikantbachani3632 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I want to take this Trek.... I'm a beginner just done kheerganga.... Please send me details for booking

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shrikant, So wonderful to hear that you want to do the trek! You can find all the details and available dates for the trek here: indiahikes.com/hampta-pass

@fortynought 2 жыл бұрын

Can fit kids aged 7+ do this trek?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Not really, it would be a bit too much for them to take on. We would recommend a minimum age of 11+ to do this trek. For someone as young as 7, Dayara Bugyal would be a good trek - indiahikes.com/trek/dayara-bugyal-trek

@PoojaVerma-wi3ui 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best time for Hampta trek?

@gagandeepahuja9589 2 жыл бұрын

June to September

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pooja, The best time to do Hampta Pass would be between June and September. You can read more about what Hampta Pass is like through the seasons here - indiahikes.com/hampta-pass

@pulkitmehra7338 2 жыл бұрын

Hey swathi, planning to do this trek in the first week of June, is it open from now?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

We open it from up mid June onwards. The trail becomes more conducive for trekking from then. Right now there will still be way too much snow on the trail, since it is a very narrow valley and retains a lot of snow.

@kowshikkumar7207 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, even I'm planning a solo hike to HAMPTA in first week of June.

@harshithabr5973 2 жыл бұрын

Hi team indiahikes 😊 can you please give some information on batches running in September second week for Hampta pass?

@swathichatrapathy1058 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! :) You'll find the dates on this page - indiahikes.com/trek/hampta-pass

@harshithabr5973 2 жыл бұрын

Hii @@swathichatrapathy1058...thanks for the reply. I have been checking the same, would there be more batches in September?

@SanjayShah-bn9mx 11 ай бұрын

I’m 61 years old fit man, can I join? I’m going gym often.

@Indiahikes 11 ай бұрын

Hi Sanjay Yes you can! If you are above the age of 58 years, you’ll need to submit a Treadmill Test (not older than 12 months) within a week of completing your trek registration. Apart from this, you should also be able to jog 5 km in 45 minutes.

@avikroy87 2 жыл бұрын

I have vertigo problem (fear from hight). Can I go with this trekking?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Avik, We’ve had many trekkers with Vertigo who have been on treks with us. So you don’t have to worry about it. What we would recommend is that you get in touch with us 080 468 01269 so we can get to know you better and help you choose the best trek to go on.

@titanium6752 2 жыл бұрын

I'm around 95 kgs standing at 5'10, age 20. Not into jogging/ running but i walk around 8k steps on a daily basis.. Is it doable for me?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

We would recommend starting with an easier trek like Benog Tibba and testing yourself before you take on a trek like Hampta pass. You will have to start a stronger fitness routine, walking or jogging 3-4 km everyday. That will help you most, even for a weekend trek like Benog Tibba - indiahikes.com/trek/benog-tibba-trek

@way.explorer 2 жыл бұрын

You should start deiting

@titanium6752 2 жыл бұрын

@@way.explorer abe apna kaam kar

@titanium6752 2 жыл бұрын

@@Indiahikes completed hampta pass trek, without any prior fitness / diet routine... It's about the attitude not the altitude. Mind is the greatest weapon. I Didn't let anyone demotivate me.

@ruchalimbkar9853 Жыл бұрын

@@titanium6752 How was your experience ? was it difficult or easy?

@virensingh6693 Жыл бұрын

Is Hiking only for English speaking people or for high income people who speak only English? May be its not your fault, people usually think that English speakers have high Knowledge.

@reshmajoshi5076 2 жыл бұрын

Can i use NH100 shoes for hampta pass trek?

@Indiahikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. :)