Duaration: 09 Nights/ 10 Days
Grade: Moderate
Max. Altitude: 4270 mts at the top of the Hampta Pass
Season: May to October.
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Day by day itinerary
DAY 01: Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later in the evening leave for Manali (1850 mts.).
DAY 02: Arrive Manali
On arrival in the morning check in at the hotel. Day free for sight seeing. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: Manali - Prini-Sythen (3-4 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Prini where the trek begins. Camp a few kilometers beyond Sythen Village (2710 mts.) in a narrow valley. Overnight in tents.
DAY 04: Sythen - Chikha (3-4 hrs)
Trek through lush green high altitude pastures to a beautiful camp site at Chikha (3270 mts). The area is speckled with wild flowers and there are a few waterfalls just behind the campsite. Overnight in tents.
DAY 05: Chikha - Bhalu ka Dera (3-4 hrs)
Easy walking till the next camp at Bhalu ka Dera (3700 mts.) at the base of the Hampta Pass. Bhalu ka Dera is literally translated into Bears Camp where small brown bears use the caves around to hibernate in the winter. Overnight in tents
DAY 06: Bhalu ka Dera - Hampta Pass - Siliguri (6-7 hrs)
The trekking on this day is challenging and the climb to the top of the pass (4270 mts) takes about three to four hours. The views from the top of the Pass include some high peaks and stunning mountain scenery. Overnight in tents.
DAY 07: Siliguri - Chatru - Manali (4+4 hrs)
The day begins with beautiful views of the Chandra Valley and Lahoul. After two river crossings you get to Chatru which is on the road head and is the end of this trek. Pick up at Chatru by motor vehicle and drive back to Manali over the Rohtang Pass. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08: Manali- Chandigarh
After breakfast drive from Manali to Chandigarh. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 09: Chandigarh- Delhi
After breakfast leave for Delhi. On arrival check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 10: Depart Delhi
On time departure transfer to International airport, fly Delhi-Home.
