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INTRODUCTION

Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m (14009 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. Hamta village is located below Sethan village and from there it got its name Hamta Pass. This pass is frequently used by shepherds of lower Himalayan region, seeking for high altitude grassland in the dry cold desert of Lahaul during summer time. Numbers of wild flowers and herbs grow at the altitude between 3000 to 3800 m. Vertical rock walls, water falls, hanging glaciers, tiny lakes, peaks rising above 6000 m are main characteristics of this trek. People need a proper guide to cross certain glaciers. From Hamta pass one can extend their journey towards the beautiful Chandrataal.

EXPEDITION DETAIL

Day 1 Manali (2050 Mts.)

Arrive at Manali. The change and adjustment to the new climate is done meanwhile. A spot for impermanent habitation be given in inn/visitor house.

Day 2 Manali – Settan – Jobri Nala – Uchung Bihadi/Chikka (3100 Mts.) 4 Hrs.

The steepest part of the trail prior used to take around 2 – 3 hours to arrange. Presently, in any case, there is a street, which goes up to the Jobri nala, where the headwaters of the recently made AD hydro power task are found. It goes through apple plantations and woods of blue pine, cedar, oak, fir and chestnut. The towns that the trail goes through – Chhalet, Hampta and Ghoratbari – have an intriguing legend. They are accepted by local people to lie on the door to paradise
(which a nearby crest "Inderkilla" is thought to be). It is trusted that when individuals kick the bucket, their souls need to pass these towns. It is said that individuals here hear hints of crying if the spirit is sentenced to hellfire and hints of a trumpet, on the off chance that it is rising to paradise. Trek through elevated glades and woods of Spruce, Chestnut and Birch to achieve the campground at Uchung Bihadi. (Overnight camp at Uchung Bihadi).

Day 3 Uchung Bihadi – Bhalu Ka Ghera (3530 Mts.) 4/5 Hrs.

The way to Bhalu Ka Ghera is through Chhika. The trek goes through some fantastic scene to simply beneath the Hamta Pass, on a verdant bank slanting down from the precipices beside a mountain stream. The amazing magnificence of prompt surroundings, the proximity of the Tokru-Shakru tops, the great shading of the stones and mountainside, all make this one of the best campgrounds on the course. Chikka likewise has the stream, Alain Nullah, which has its nose in the Hamta Pass. The trail now starts to rise towards Hamta Pass and reaches 'BhaluKa Ghera', which in the neighborhood tongue signifies 'Bears lair.' Himalayan Brown Bear sightings can happen here, if one is uncommonly fortunate. (Overnight Camp) .

Day 4 Bhalu Ka Ggera – Hampta Pass (4270m) – Shelaa Ghoru (4000 Mts. ) 6/7 Hrs.

From here a lofty climb takes one up to the Hampta (Jot signifies "Go," in the neighborhood vernacular). From this grandiose pass, which has customarily been utilized by shepherds to traverse to the Lahaul valley from the Kullu valley, a glorious scene of mountain crests opens up. One can have close perspectives of the Deo Tibba and Indrasan tops from the pass. Additionally noticeable from here, is an endless swathe of the tough tops of Lahaul rising level upon level. Subsequent to investing some energy at the pass, a precarious plunge and a stream crossing conveys one to the campground at Shelaa Ghoru, thought to be one of the coldest spots on the course. (Overnight camp at Shelaa Goru) .

Day 5 Shelaa Goru – Chaatru – Manali (2050 Mts.) 3/4 Hrs. Trek.

After an early breakfast, it is a restful trek down to the street head at Chaatru, in the Chandra valley. A stream intersection is included amid this plummet and the stream must be arranged with consideration, if the water level is high. Chattru is a little settlement situated on the banks of the thundering Chandra stream and is populated by a couple tented Dhabas, which as a rule supply refreshments and cabin to explorers from Manali to Spiti. We board our contracted vehicles for the drive up to Manali. Programme finish.

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