Hampta Pass trek - an idyllic trek which has something for everybody

“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.”  Greg Child As a child I considered myself a sea person preferring sunny beaches over the cold Himalayan mountains. Having said that, anytime I found myself in the midst of alpine forests and valleys, I felt a sense of serenity and bewilderment that I never experienced elsewhere! If you have never been on an Himalayan trek, you probably would never relate to it, but if you are one of those adventurous lots who did take a step out of your comfort zone then you would know just want I’m talking about. That indescribable feeling of being one with nature, basking in the glory of nature’s bounty. It’s true that I feel most connected with the world, when I’m in the middle of nowhere in the remotest places in the Himalayas.  Where there is no wifi, no cell phone, and the only call you hear is that of the morning birds and the rustling of the dried leaves under your feet, or...

The Hampta Pass is the perfect trek for first-time trekkers and regular trekkers alike, as it covers everything from dense pine forests, serene meadows, glacial valleys and an unforgettable adventurous experience. Going into the wilderness will be one of the most intimidating yet calming experiences of all time on mountain ranges. The journey will commence from Manali to Vashist by road. Then onwards, by foot to Chikha. Hampta Pass trek is one of the most famous and the most iconic treks in the 200+ defined trails treks in the Himachal region. It provides the most contradicting landscapes that offer a genuine surprise to the system. When trekking to the top of Hampta Pass, you're welcomed onto the opening of a different universe altogether, crossing over from the familiar views of the lush green Himalayan lands, one reaches the top of the Hampta Pass from Manali side & experiences the view on the other side, the in-your-face beauty of Lahaul & Spiti Valley! The sheer bea...