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    Hamta Pass is a high altitude mountain pass located at 4,270 meters in the Himalayas between the Chandra Valley in Lahaul and the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. It provides an important route used by shepherds to access high altitude grazing lands in the summer. The 3-4 day trek over Hamta Pass begins in the town of Jobri and crosses challenging terrain with glaciers, rivers, and steep climbs before descending into the Lahaul valley, passing scenic campsites and views of surrounding peaks.

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    Hamta Pass is a high altitude mountain pass located at 4,270 meters in the Himalayas between the Chandra Valley in Lahaul and the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. It provides an important route used by shepherds to access high altitude grazing lands in the summer. The 3-4 day trek over Hamta Pass begins in the town of Jobri and crosses challenging terrain with glaciers, rivers, and steep climbs before descending into the Lahaul valley, passing scenic campsites and views of surrounding peaks.

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    Hamta Pass is a high altitude mountain pass located at 4,270 meters in the Himalayas between the Chandra Valley in Lahaul and the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. It provides an important route used by shepherds to access high altitude grazing lands in the summer. The 3-4 day trek over Hamta Pass begins in the town of Jobri and crosses challenging terrain with glaciers, rivers, and steep climbs before descending into the Lahaul valley, passing scenic campsites and views of surrounding peaks.

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    Hamta Pass is a high altitude mountain pass located at 4,270 meters in the Himalayas between the Chandra Valley in Lahaul and the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India. It provides an important route used by shepherds to access high altitude grazing lands in the summer. The 3-4 day trek over Hamta Pass begins in the town of Jobri and crosses challenging terrain with glaciers, rivers, and steep climbs before descending into the Lahaul valley, passing scenic campsites and views of surrounding peaks.

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    Hamta Pass

    Hamta Pass sits at an altitude of 4270 m


    (14039 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the
    Himalayas. It is a small corridor between
    Lahaul's Chandra Valley and the Kullu
    valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. The
    nomenclature of the trek was derived from
    Hamta Village, located below Sethan
    village, as part of the trek route. This pass
    is frequently used by shepherds of the
    lower Himalayan region, seeking high
    altitude grasslands in the summer, when
    the dry cold desert of Lahaul is barren.
    Hamta Pass
    Mountain Pass

    Nickname(s): Hamta

    Hamta Pass

    Hamta Pass

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    Coordinates: 31.963024°N 77.453296°E
    Country India

    State Himachal Pradesh

    District Kullu

    Elevation 4,270 m (14,010 ft)

    Languages

     • Official Hindi

     • Regional Kulvi

    About the Hamta Pass trek


    A numbers of wildflowers and herbs grow
    at the altitude between 3000 meters to
    3800 meters. Vertical rock walls,
    waterfalls, hanging glaciers, pinewoods,
    rhododendron forests, open meadows, tiny
    lakes and peaks rising above 6000 metres
    are the main characteristics of this trek.[1]
    The trek begins in the green Kullu valley
    and crosses over, through Hamta Pass,
    into the drier region of Lahaul.

    The trek takes climbers over glaciers, fast-


    flowing rivers, and challenging terrain, but
    is nevertheless regarded as suitable for fit
    beginners. Beyond Hamta Pass, trekkers
    can choose to extend their trek towards
    the beautiful Chandrataal lake.[2][3]

    The nearest hub is Manali, in Himachal


    Pradesh. Most itineraries include transport
    from Manali to Jobri, from where the trek
    begins. Depending on the trek itinerary, it
    takes 3–4 days to complete the trek.
    Some of the stops are naturally done at
    Chika, Balu ka Gera, Chatru, etc.[4]

    Standard trek itinerary


    Day 1 (Manali to Jobri, 19 km, drive 45
    mins. Jobri to Chikka, 3–4 hours): Short
    drive from Manali, passing Prini, Sethan,
    and Jobra. The road ends at Jobri, and
    climbers will cross a small river and begin
    the trek from here. The route goes through
    mixed forests of pine, maple and birch
    trees, and eventually runs along the Hamta
    river. The day's trek ends at Chikka, where
    there is a waterfall close to the
    campsite.[5]

    Day 2 (Chikka to Balu ka Ghera, 5–6


    hours): Today's route is a gradual ascent
    along the Hamta river to Jwara meadows.
    There is a shepherds' hut and a tea shop
    here, so this spot is usually a refreshment
    or lunch stop. The trek proceeds from here
    to Balu ka Ghera. This is usually the stop
    for the night. It's also the spot from where
    trekkers get their first views of Hamta
    pass.
    Day 3 (Balu Ghera to Shea goru, cross
    Hamta pass, 7–8 hours): The climb for
    today starts off as fairly gradual, but can
    get steep as climbers approach the pass.
    It will take about 3-4 hrs to reach Hamta
    Pass. From the pass, climbers will be able
    to see Indrasan Peak and a few more
    famous peaks. It is usually windy and cold
    in the Pass, so most groups don't stay for
    long. There is a steep descent of about
    two hours from here into the Lahaul valley.
    After that, the trail opens up and becomes
    easier. The campsite at Shea Goru plain is
    the stop for the night and is considered
    one of the most scenic campsites on the
    trek.
    Day 4 (Shea Goru to Chhatru, 5 hours):
    Cold glacial melt stream crossing near
    Shea goru and further trail descend
    through boulder of rocks, moraine to the
    valley floor. Next along the left bank of
    Chandra River to Chhatru. The trek ends at
    Chhatru. Many itineraries include a visit to
    Chandratal lake. Chhatru to Chandratal
    distance is 46 km. Those looking to visit
    Spiti valley. There is a bus between Manali
    - Kaza, which runs every day. All you have
    to do is find your seat. Chhatru to Kaza
    distance is 119 km. Those who want to
    visit Keylong and further travel to Leh.
    First, need to come to Gramphoo 17 km or
    further 5 km to Koksar. Numbers of buses
    run to Keylong from Manali.[6]

    Gallery
    Hamta Pass corridor

    Chhatru Settlement in the Spiti Valley from


    Shia Goru
    Valley

    River

    Panorama view (3777m)


    The Panorama of Balu Ka Gera

    References
    1. "The Manali Diaries - Hampta Pass Trek" .
    Retrieved 21 September 2019.
    2. Lonely Planet
    3. National Geographic Traveller India
    4. The Ghumakkads
    5. "Hampta Pass - A Dramatic Crossover Trek
    From Manali To Spiti" . Indiahikes.
    Retrieved 22 September 2020.
    . "Hampta Pass Trek, Trekking In
    Himanchal" . Trek The Himalayas.
    Retrieved 22 September 2020.

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