Hampta Pass Trek 4N/5D – Complete Travel Guide & Tips

Most treks show you mountains. Hampta Pass trek quietly shows you how small normal life is. One day you are walking through pine forests beside cold rivers. The next day, the landscape suddenly breaks open into snow valleys, glacial crossings, and high-altitude  silence where even the wind sounds different. 

Hampta is not just a crossover between Kullu and Spiti. It feels like crossing between two completely different worlds. At ThinAirExpedition, we designed this journey for people who want more than rushed checkpoints and  tourist-style trekking.

This is a slower, deeper Himalayan experience: 

• calmer pacing, 

• immersive campsites, 

• hot meals in freezing valleys, 

• mountain stories beside dining tents, 

• steaming tea after exhausting climbs, 

• and mornings where clouds move below your tent line. 

Some people come back with photographs. 

Others come back with a completely different relationship with silence, discomfort, nature, and  themselves. 

Hampta Pass has a strange way of staying in people long after the trek ends. 

PROGRAM COST 

Customized / Private (Services provided are subjected to the premium standards.) Trekking ambience. INR 22,000 Per Person 

Manali to Manali (Including 5% GST) 

TREK HIGHLIGHTS 

• Cross the iconic Hampta Pass (~14,100 ft) 

• Experience the dramatic transition from lush Kullu valleys to the cold desert landscapes of Spiti • Camp beside rivers, meadows, glaciers, and alpine valleys 

• Explore Chandratal Lake (weather permitting) 

• Relaxed itinerary designed for better acclimatization and lower fatigue

• Twin-sharing alpine tents with quality camping setup 

• Freshly prepared hot meals throughout the trek 

• Certified mountain leaders and experienced support crew 

WHAT MAKES THINAIR EXPEDITION DIFFERENT 

At ThinAir Expedition, we do not believe trekking should feel rushed or commercialized. Our treks are built around: 

• safer pacing, 

• environmental immersion, 

• physical sustainability, 

• and meaningful mountain experiences. 

Every itinerary is designed by experienced mountaineers and outdoor leaders who understand not only the  route — but also how weather, altitude, terrain, fatigue, and pacing affect the overall trekking experience. 

Our team focuses heavily on: 

• safety, 

• comfort, 

• environmental responsibility, 

• and human connection inside the mountains. 

By the end of the trek, most people leave with much more than summit photos. 

They leave with: 

• mountain awareness, 

• trail confidence, 

• unforgettable camp memories, 

• and a much deeper appreciation for the Himalayas.

INCLUSIONS 

Transport Support 

• Pickup from Manali hotel on Day 1 

• Drop back to Manali hotel after trek completion 

• Shared mountain vehicles (Bolero / Innova / Tempo Traveller / Dzire) • Non-AC vehicles for safer mountain travel

Accommodation 

On-Trek Stay 

• Twin-sharing alpine tents 

• Weather-resistant expedition camping setup 

• Dining tent & kitchen tent included 

• Toilet tent with portable western toilet

Camping Equipment 

• Sleeping bags rated for cold Himalayan temperatures 

• Foam / air mattresses 

• Full camping setup required for high-altitude camping 

• Camping chair and tables 

• Solar powered portable phone chargers (subjected to weather) 

• Premium Camp lights. 

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MEALS 

Nutritious Veg Meals (Eggs Included) Meals begin from: 

Day 1 Dinner → Last Day Breakfast Breakfast 

• Tea / Coffee 

• Bread Butter / Jam 

• Fruits 

• Poha / Upma / Aloo Paratha • Similar fresh rotating meals daily 

Packed Lunch 

• Veg Roll / Sandwich 

• Fruit 

• Chocolate 

• Juice 

Evening Snacks 

• Tea / Coffee 

• Pakoda 

• Pasta 

• Maggi 

• Bread Pakoda

Before Dinner 

• Hot soup with popcorn 

Dinner 

• Dal 

• Rice 

• Sabji 

• Roti 

• Salad 

• Papad 

• Dessert 

Special Requests 

• Jain meals available 

• Vegan meals available on prior request

SAFETY & SUPPORT 

Trek Leadership 

• 2 Certified Mountaineering Course Trek Leaders • Experienced local mountain guides 

Support Team 

• Cook 

• Helpers 

• Mule / Horse support staff 

Medical & Emergency Support 

• Extensive medical kit 

• High-altitude first-aid trained leaders 

• Oxygen cylinders available with the team at all times 

OFFLOADING SUPPORT 

• 1 backpack per person included 

• Maximum weight: 10 kg 

Optional extra offloading: 

INR 500 per bag/day 

(Maximum 12 kg)

CLOAKROOM FACILITY 

Extra luggage can be safely stored at the base camp free of charge during the trek. 

PERMISSIONS & FEES 

Included: 

• Forest permits 

• Camping fees for Indian nationals 

Additional charges apply for foreign nationals. 

EXCLUSIONS 

• Personal expenses (tips, phone calls, medicines, snacks, etc.) • Travel from hometown to Manali 

• Personal trekking gear: 

• Jackets 
• Trekking shoes 
• Backpacks 
• Cutlery 

• Buffer day expenses (if used) 

• Anything not mentioned under inclusions 

Rental gear available on prior request at affordable prices. 

ECO-FRIENDLY TREKKING 

The Himalayas are not adventure parks.

They are fragile mountain ecosystems. 

We strongly encourage all trekkers to: 

• carry reusable lunch boxes, 

• avoid single-use plastics, 

• avoid aluminium foil & polythene, 

• and help us keep the mountains clean. 

At ThinAir Expedition, environmental responsibility is not marketing language —it is part of how we  operate in the mountains.