The Hampta Circuit Trek is an easy trek suitable for everyone from beginners as well as for experienced trekkers looking for relaxed trek. Hampta Circuit Trek starting is Jagatsukh a small town on Manali Naggar road at a distance of around 13 Kms. To reach Jagatsukh we drive for around 1 hour from Manali Trekking Camp at Prini and then we start the trek towards Bhanara Village. most enjoyable with beautiful snow slopes, pristine valleys, gushing rivers and amazing camping in snow. Hampta Circuit Trek can completed in short duration of 4 days from Manali. Hampta Circuit Trek in June will be full of snow and thrilling experience.
DIFFICULTY : EASY
MAX ALTITUDE : 12100 FT
BASE CAMP : MANALI
DURATION : 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS.
BEST SEASON : MAY & JUNE
Here’s a short itinerary of Hampta Circuit Trek:
Day 1: Drive from Manali to Jagatsukh and Trek from Jagatsukh to Buggi (3 Hours Easy Ascent)
Day 2: Trek from Baggi to Saroutu Thatch (5 Hours Easy ascent)
Day 3: Trek from Balu ka Gera to Hampta Pass and return to Balu Ka Gera (14,100 ft 8 Hours Moderate ascent and return).
Day 4: Trek from Balu Ka Gera to Jobri and Drive back to Manali
Manali serves as the basecamp for various trek and Hampta Pass is one of them. Report at Manali Trekking Camp in Prini after briefing session we will travel to Jagatsukh by Jeep/Sumo. Jagatsukh was a former capital of Manali Region and now is the biggest village in Kullu district. Jagatsukh is also famous for it’s centuries old temples and are must see places in Kullu Manali. Jagatsukh is the starting point for Hampta Circuit Trek and Deo Tibba Trek. We take the left trekking trail towards Bhanara Village and en route enjoy the views of upper Kullu Valley from Manali Town. After crossing the Village there will be a Nag Devta Temple and trekking for another 2 kms we will reach our Campsite Tilgan Thatch.
Tilgan is a lush green meadow surrounded by boulders and “Thach” locally means grazing area.
Today after breakfast enjoy the gradual walk through the beautiful meadows and forests. During the trek we will cross a river and the last part of the trek goes up again. En route you will get some temporary shelters which is made by the locals. In summer locals live here with their cattle. Reach the highest point of the trek here. Enjoy the views of snow-capped Dhauladhar Range.
Today is the longest day of the Hampta Circuit Trek. So after having heavy breakfast we will start our day of the trek with descend to Khar Myundari. Khar Mandari is a small lake located at an altitude of 3000 mtrs. From here you can get an elaborate view of Dhaula Dhar Ranges and you can also identify the route to Dharamshala or Mcleodganj famous as Thamsar Pass Trek. Sethan is the last village on Hampta Pass Trek route and famous for Manali Igloo Stay at Keylinga Inn Manali and one of the famous destination for skiing lovers.
Today is the last day of the trek, after breakfast we will drive to Prini Manali Trekking Camp via Allan Duhangan Project road which takes an hour. After reaching our Manali Trekking Camp at Prini we will have feedback session and certificate distribution. Our trek comes to an end with mosaic of beautiful memories.
