Chandertaal Hamta Manali Trek

  • Duration : 05-08 days
  • Max Elevation : 4270m
  • Best Time to visit : May to September

Suggested Itinerary

DAY 01: Manali (2050m)/ Sethan to Jobri Nalla
Drive to Sethan village then our trek goes to through deep pine forest, walk into narrow valley after cross Sethan village (the gypsy people settlement) lastly reach at hydro power project dam, then reach at camp for overnight stay.

DAY 02: Jobri Nalla / Balu ka ghera (3900m) 5-6 hrs.
Through thickly forested area with abundance of flowers. Trail goes to a place called Chhika. Cross Hamta stream by bridge. Another wooden bridge at short distance. Around Chhika some fantastic view of Rocky Mountains. We have a river to cross at Jwara, beautiful campsite then continue our trek to Balu ka ghera for overnight camp.

DAY 03: Balu ka ghera / Hamta Pass (4270m) / Shiya Gohr (4000m) 7 HRS.
A gradual climb begins, to arrive Balu ka gera (bears den). Balu ka Gera that is known for wild flowers rocks and caves. A further 1; 30 m trail takes you to Hamta pass. From Hamta pass fantastic view of Inderkila, Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indersan (6220m). Which is superb to see, after crossing the Hamta pass, one enters the Lahoul valley. Walk down to the campsite near by the stream. Overnight stay in a camp.

DAY 04: Shiya Gohr / Chhatru (3100m) 6 hrs.
Cross-stream near the camp and follow the right bank until it joins with the Chandra River. Again, cross the same stream by small wooden bridge. Now follow the left bank of Chandra River.

DAY 05: Chhatru / Chhota Dara (3’800m)
It’s a 17 km from Chhatru to Chhota Dara. After breakfast walk on the dirt road. We follow the right bank of the Chandra River. Along the trail one could see huge granite walls, which are increasingly popular among rock climbers. The color of these rocks is differs to each other. Across Chandra River Chhota Shigri glacier and some wonderful views of peaks. Some small teashops mark the arrival at Chhota Dara. Camp is set near the river.

DAY 06: Chhota Dara / Batal (4’000m) 6/7 hrs.
Again relatively easy walk along the right bank. A good view of Bara Shigri glacier on the left side. All above the glacier which is 12 km in length longest in Himachal, peaks of White Sail, Shigri Parbat, and Kullu Makalu where daring mountaineers touch the sky can widely be seen. Overnight camp at Batal.

Day 07: Batal – Chandratal (18 Kms/6 hrs)
after an early breakfast trek to Chandratal (4250 mts/13940 ft) with packed lunch. Chandratal is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra River. Dinner & overnight stay in camp.

Day 08:  Chandra Tal to Manali
after breakfast start our drive to Manali over Rohtang pass, again you are entering the green valley, which is most popular place for adventure tourism. Overnight stay in hotel.

Attention:-  the itinerary have different options like :- From chhatru drive to Manali and Drive from chhatru to Batal etc. depends on no. of days.

The Services We Provide :- Transportation, Tent accommodation, sleeping bags, Carry mat, Guide, Cook, Helper, All meal(Breakfast, Pack lunch, Dinner, Tea/snacks) Pony/ Porter, First aid medical kit, Hotel Stay (on demand).

What To Be Bring :- Good shoes, Warm Cloths, Rain Proof jacket, Two extra pairs of Cloths, Personal Medicine, Torch Light, Small knife, Camera(Optional), Sun Screen Lotion, Sun Glass, Small bag Day sack.

Does not include: – your Insurance, Air Tickets, Bus/Taxi Till Manali /Starting point, Donations, Personal Expanse, hotel stay.

Note: – All Programs are subject to change due to Political reason, Natural Calamities, Serious Sickness, and special Reasons.