India Tours
Duration: 06 Days - 05 Nights
Best Time: Summer & Winter
Arrive at Manali. After resting for some time, you may go out for an acclimatization walk and explore the alleyways of Old Manali. There are a few shops in Old Manali which sell/rent trekking equipment just in case you’ve forgotten to carry any important items. Later, attend the briefing session at the base camp and stay overnight at the beautiful campsite.
After having breakfast at the campsite, we are going to start this Himalayan adventure by driving to a village called Jobra. Although the distance is not much, it takes around 2 hours to reach Jobra. The scenic drive will keep you intrigued with maple, pine, walnut and oak trees visible throughout, making it refreshing and enjoyable. After reaching Jobra prepare to trek to Chikka. After reaching the campsite at Chikka, enjoy the views all around. Have dinner at the campsite and stay overnight.
Today we will trek from Chikka to Balu ka Ghera, which is situated at approximately 3630m. Soon snow valleys would come in view making the trekking experience more exciting. You will pass streams and boulders, and finally get to Balu ka Ghera, which is a large, lush ground on the banks of the river. Camping here will be like a dream come true. Your overnight stay will be at the campsite.
Today is going to be the most treacherous yet most adventurous day of this expedition. We would aim at leaving the campsite at the maximum by 7 AM as the day’s trek ahead is long and somewhat tedious. We will go from Balu ka Ghera to Shia Ghoru, which is at 3932m. On our way to our campsite for the night, we will climb the highest point on the entire trek; Hampta Pass. After doing a rather steep climb in the morning, it will take around 4–5 hours to reach Hampta Pass top (4268m), and from there another couple of hours to descend to Shia Ghoru. This would be a steep descent so you need to be extra careful. Post reaching Shia Ghoru, prepare for overnight stay at the camp.
On this day we will head towards Chhatru and this is the place that will offer us the most breathtaking and unforgettable views of the valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. The Spiti and Pir Panjal Ranges will add to the grandeur and magic of the place. Chhatru is the center point for three locations namely Hampta Pass, Rohtang Pass and Spiti Valley. The trekking time is around two and a half hours.
This stretch of the trek would then be followed by a jeep ride to Chandratal, which is a shimmering blue water lake located at an altitude of 4298m. After spending some time at the lake, we drive back to Chhatru and stay overnight at the campsite.
Last leg of this Himalayan Adventure begins this morning as we make our way back to where it all started. After having breakfast at the campsite, we will start driving. On the way we will cross the most visited mountain pass of the country – Rohtang Pass (3978m). After travelling for around 4 hours, we will reach our base camp in Manali. Get a picture clicked with the entire group after the trek completion and get on with your journey ahead.