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Triund Trek
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Hampta Pass Trek
Jobra, Manali, Himachal Pradesh
SeasonalHigh Verified sources 4.8(902 reviews)
A dramatic crossover trek from green Kullu to the barren Lahaul side, ending at Chandratal on most itineraries.
The numbers
Distance
26 km
Duration
4-5 days
Elevation gain
1600 m
Max altitude
4270 m
Trail type
Point to point
Best season
Late June to mid-October
Route map
Tentative point-to-point route · not survey-grade
Start: Jobra bridge, 16 km from ManaliRoute type: Point to point26 km · +1600 m · 4-5 days
What the difficulty actually means
One steep pass day at 4,270 m with snow patches and a long knee-heavy descent to Sia Goru.
Fitness needed
High — 6-8 hours on pass day
Technical exposure
Moderate — a snow gully descent on the Lahaul side
Terrain
River valley, boulder fields, snow gully, high desert
Recommended start: Pass day: leave Balu ka Ghera by 6:00 am
Trust & sources
Government and forest sources take priority for permits, closures and legal access. Recent hiker reports supplement them with on-ground conditions.
Verified trailhead
Official Government SourceJobra bridge, 16 km from Manali
Himachal Pradesh Tourism·Government·Checked 2026-08-24Source
Current status
Official Government SourceSeasonal — Route viable late June to mid-October; the pass holds unstable snow outside this window.
Kullu Forest Division·Government·Checked 2026-08-30Source
Permits & fees
Official Government SourceForest permit issued at Prini check post; camping fees per night per tent
Kullu Forest Division·Government·Checked 2026-08-24Source
Guide requirement
Verified Local GuideGuide required — the pass descent is unmarked and snow-covered
Manali Mountaineering Institute·Guide·Checked 2026-08-14Source
Getting there
Driving
Manali to Jobra, 16 km of hairpins, 45 minutes by taxi
Public transport
No bus to Jobra; shared taxis from Manali mall road
Parking
Manali paid parking; the trek exits at Chatru
On the trail
Mobile coverage
None after Jobra
Water
Glacier streams throughout — treat before drinking
Food
Camp kitchens only
Toilets
Toilet tents at campsites
Family suitability
Not for children
Pets
Pets not allowed
Safety
- Cold river crossing before Shea Goru — do it barefoot with poles
- Rockfall in the Hampta gully after 11 am
- Chandratal road can close without notice; keep a buffer day
Recent trail-condition reports
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