- Sethan to Jobri
- Jobri to Chikka
- Chikka to Balu ka ghera
- Balu ka ghera to Hampta Pass and descend
- Balu ka ghera to Chikka
- Chikka to Sethan
Hampta Pass Snowshoeing Trek
04 Nights 05 Days Sethan, Manali
₹45,800.00 + 5% GST
Hampta Pass Snowshoeing Trek
This winter for the first time we are conducting our Hampta snow trek on snowshoes, where you get to practice the most efficient method to trek on powder snow called snowshoeing. Snowshoeing is simply walking / trekking in the snow. The people of snowy countries the world over have been using snowshoes for centuries to ease their progress on foot, and the ones we use are modern descendants of those original pieces of equipment. Wearing snowshoes makes walking easier by stopping us from sinking in soft snow, and giving us a grip if the snow is hard or icy. The snowshoes adjust to almost any boot size and are very easy to walk in. After a quick fitting, most people are comfortable in their snowshoes and ready to enjoy their day in around 10 minutes.Hampta Pass Trek is considered one of the most delightful treks in the Manali region. Snow freaks and adventure enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this trek, which affords views of lush green valleys, towering snow-clad mountains and barren hills with surrealistic forms and shapes. The trek proceeds through evergreen forests of walnut, oak and alder. Once atop Hampta Pass (4270 m), another spectacular panorama of peaks appear.
The Route
Highlights
- Snowshoeing trek to snow-covered Hampta Pass
- Explore Sethan, the last village of Kullu valley.
- Step into snowshoes for a snow trek and synchronize with the mountains.
- Stay at ‘The Wilderness Lodge.
Detailed Itinerary
Report Sethan base camp and trek till Chikka via Jobri
- Report at The Wilderness Lodge, Sethan, our base camp, Meet the guides and after debriefing, collect your snowshoes and pack lunch.
- Hike till Chikka through Jobri and set up camp
- Keep yourself well covered with an extra layer of clothes.
- Have an early hot dinner and sleep under the watch of infinite blinking stars
Chikka to Balu ka ghera trek
- Have early breakfast and start early for the hike.
- Gear up and start trekking till BhaluKa Ghera.
- Set up camp at BhaluKa Ghera and explore the snow-covered area around.
- As the day comes to an end, enjoy a dinner and overnight stay
Trek from Balu Ka Ghera to Hampta pass and descend
- Wake up early and enjoy breakfast to have a glorious but long day
- Buckle up to face Hampta pass at its best and descend back Balu ka ghera camp.
- Relax with tea followed by a much-needed power nap before dinner.
- Gently attempt another pass to the night, meaning sleep well.
Descend to Chikka
- Have a hot breakfast in Balu ka ghera.
- Warm up yourself with gears before beginning your journey back to Chikka.
- Have dinner in Chikka camp.
Descend to Sethan base camp
- Have breakfast and head to Sethan base camp.
- Submit your gear.
- Finally, tell us about your trek over refreshments and tea before goodbye.
Inclusions
- 3 nights in stay in comfortable sanitized tents and sleeping bags
- Pick up and drop from Hotel Keylinga Inn, Prini, Manali
- Services of experienced MOI/ BMC qualified guides with expertise in first aid.
- All meals during camping on the trek (nutritious freshly cooked vegetarian)
- Kitchen equipment, cook and helper and all the Camping arrangements
- Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies.
Exclusions
- Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
- Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
- Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness etc.
- Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
- Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
- Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness etc.
Additional Activities
- You can stay at VanVaas to have a rejuvenating experience of Forest Bathing
- If you want an adrenaline rush, then there are multiple options of paragliding and zip lining for you to choose from
Essential Information
Quick Scan of the Landscape
- Altitude
- Manali: 6643 ft
- Sethan: 8858 ft
- Chikka:11745 ft
- Balu ka ghera: 12500 ft
- Hampta pass: 14009ft
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: Minimum -25°C / Maximum 15°C
- Humidity: 64%-70%
- Precipitation: 40%-70%
- Wind: 10km/h
- Trek difficulty: Challenging
- Program Type: Guided Snowshoe Trek
Items to Carry
Clothing
- Thermals – warm inner layer, vest, and leggings (2 pairs)
- Socks (4 pairs)
- Headgear- Balaklav/ Woolen Cap (1)
- Woolen Gloves (1 pair)
- Base layer- Shirts (4)
- Track pants/ Trekking pants (2 pairs)
- Sweatshirt (1)
- Sweater/ Jacket (1)
- Raingear- jacket, trousers/ poncho (1 pair)
- Muffler (1)
- Undergarments (5 pairs)
Miscellaneous
- Torch
- Whistle
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Sunglasses and Sun Cap
- Sunscreen and Chapstick
- Comfortable hiking shoes (preferably waterproof)
- Water bottle
- Any personal medication
Note: We advise you to carry all the belongings in a rucksack so that it is easy to move around in case of any emergency.
How to reach Manali
- Delhi to Manali – Volvo Bus
- Chandigarh to Manali – Volvo Bus
- Delhi to Bhuntar – Flight (we’ll arrange for a pickup at the airport on request)
*If you need any assistance with your travel bookings, let us know and we’ll be happy to help!
Safety@Yoloo.Life
Safety & Adventure Sports
The most basic yet prominent principle of indulging in any adventure activity is to take all the necessary precautions for safety.
We at Yoloo.Life, keep it all in account and ensure maximum safety measures to pre-plan the trip and minimize any kind of risk. We plan to mitigate the risk of high altitude-related problems by preparing and acclimatizing well and staying in comfort.
We strongly suggest you keep yourself adequately hydrated- possibly double your water intake.
- Ensure that you take all your medications along to avoid any health issues.
- Inform your friends and family before you depart for the trip and let them know that this will be a ‘No-Network’ zone.
We will be your point of contact throughout the entire trip. Our complete staff is trained and certified, including our wilderness first responders on the programs. So in any case, we will be there to help you out.
