Looking for a Beginner-Friendly Himalayan Trek? Here’s why Hampta Pass should be your first

Do you also feel that Himalayan treks are difficult?  And do you keep thinking, “Is the trek safe or not?” “Can beginners go for their first trek in the Himalayas?”

Don’t Worry - many people feel the same before their first high-altitude trek. But everything changed when they heard about the Hampta Pass Trek. 

Hampta Pass Trek is safe, full of natural beauty, a high-altitude trek, and perfect for beginners. That’s why many people had a great first-time trekking experience here. 

So, don’t be scared, and here’s everything you should know about the Hampta Pass trek. 

Hampta Pass Trek Overview

The Hampta Pass trek starts from Jobra, which is at an altitude of 9,200ft in Himachal Pradesh and takes us up to an altitude of 14,100ft. You won’t believe it, but on this trek, you get to see two completely different landscapes- on one side lush green meadows of the Kullu Valley, and the other, the snowy desert 

of Lahaul. 

The trails are exciting yet safe. Once you cross Shea Goru, it feels like you’ve entered a whole new world. The entire trek takes about 4 to 5 days to complete and covers around 30km, which also gives your body enough time to adjust to the high altitude. That’s what makes this trek perfect for beginners. 

Daily, you will trek around 8-10km, which takes about 4 to 7 hours, including plenty of rest stops along the way. Plus, the landscapes keep changing throughout the trek, which boosts the excitement level on every step of the trek. 

Diverse Landscapes

One of Hampta Pass Trek’s eye-catching things is that the landscapes (scenery) change every day as you trek. Not a single day feels the same. As we start our trek from Jobra it is surrounded by lush green forests of pine, maple, and deodar trees. On the second day, we entered into wide alpine meadows, with river crossing, and wildflowers. As we trek towards the summit on our path we will pass through glaciers, rocky paths. Truly, When it comes to the Hampta Pass Trek, no words can do justice. The landscapes are so diverse, and every view along the way is completely different and unique. 

Best Season For Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass trek is a high-altitude trek, so it is most suitable for beginners only for 4 months of the year June to September. During this time, the snow starts melting and the trekking trails become clear and safe. The weather conditions in these months are also good. Days are neither too hot nor too cold, but nights are so chill, so you need 4 to 5 layers.

July and August are monsoon months, so it rains regularly. But this rain also brings trails covered with lush green meadows and filled with Himalayan Blue Poppy and Pink Hill Geranium. Believe it or not, during August Hampta Pass looks like the Valley of Flowers filled with colorful flowers. 

Some trekkers also trek in May but it is strictly not recommended for beginners due to heavy snow and paths are not clear so it is so risky and difficult. 

How to reach the starting point of the trek 

The Hampta Pass Trek starts from Jobra, but the starting point of this trek is Manali because Manali is the closest hill town from Jobra which is only approx. 16km. Manali is directly connected and easily reachable by bus, train, and flight. 

How to Pack For Hampta Pass Trek as a Beginner

The most important thing before going on a trek is to pack your bags properly because in the mountains it is difficult to find things easily and even if you find them, they are usually very expensive. So it is better to pack everything from home and carry all the essentials with us.

Be smart while packing, do not pack heavy jeans or jackets as they are bulky and if they get wet, they take a very long time to dry. Don’t forget to carry cash as in mountain regions there are no ATMs and signals. 

Essential Safety Tips For Hampta Pass Trek

• To avoid Acute Mountain Sickness spend one day or night at Manali. So your body gets the perfect time for adjusting to high altitude.

• During the trek, if you feel severe headache, nausea and other health symptoms immediately inform your guide or trek leader. 

• Use proper and branded trekking shoes with ankle support and perfect grip.

• As the weather at night is cold. Don’t forget to carry 4-5 layers and extra pairs of socks and gloves. 

• Hampta Pass Trek is a rare monsoon trek so it can rain during trekking. Highly recommend packing a carry raincoat, poncho, and bag cover. 

• Drink water and have protein bars during trekking to keep your body hydrated.

• Mobile networks are not available in the higher regions. Inform your close ones before your trek starts. 

What a Beginner will learn after completing Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass trek is kind of a Treasure full of knowledge and adventure for beginners. As first-time trekkers, beginners will notice how the human body reacts at high altitudes, and how to safely walk on rough paths. The first trek is always special as it connects our soul with nature and gives a different kind of positivity. After a long trek when you are completely tired, when you reach the summit it's totally rewarding and makes you feel like hard work pays off. \