Hampta Pass-Chandratal in July/August

everyday · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:24

Hi,

I was contemplating a trip to Manali-Hampta Pass-Chandratal beginning around the last week of July or the first week of August. If someone could answer the following queries for me, that would be great.

1) Would it be raining on the Hampta Pass trek or the Chandratal Trek. I dont like the rains, and if it is raining, i wont be going.
2) I plan to start the trek from Manali, cross the Hampta pass to Chhatru, and trek from there on (Batal) to Chandratal, spend a day at Chandratal, trek back to Batal and catch a bus to Manali. Is this feasible.
3) Can these two treks be done solo, without carrying any camping gear, sleeping bag and food. How safe would it be doing it solo.
4) If i need to take a guide with me or if i need to do it in as an organised trek, what will be the typical charges. (i am all game for a no-frills trek).
5) a female friend of mine might accompany me on this entire trip. would it be safe to do this entire trip just by the two of us.

if anyone is planning this same trek around this period, let me know your details. we might join up.

thanks.

AvidTrekker · Jul 16th, 2008, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by everyday

Hi,

I was contemplating a trip to Manali-Hampta Pass-Chandratal beginning around the last week of July or the first week of August. If someone could answer the following queries for me, that would be great.

1) Would it be raining on the Hampta Pass trek or the Chandratal Trek. I dont like the rains, and if it is raining, i wont be going.
2) I plan to start the trek from Manali, cross the Hampta pass to Chhatru, and trek from there on (Batal) to Chandratal, spend a day at Chandratal, trek back to Batal and catch a bus to Manali. Is this feasible.
3) Can these two treks be done solo, without carrying any camping gear, sleeping bag and food. How safe would it be doing it solo.
4) If i need to take a guide with me or if i need to do it in as an organised trek, what will be the typical charges. (i am all game for a no-frills trek).
5) a female friend of mine might accompany me on this entire trip. would it be safe to do this entire trip just by the two of us.

if anyone is planning this same trek around this period, let me know your details. we might join up.

thanks.

1. Hampta Pass rains likely. Chandratal not so much.

2. Very feasible

3. Tents and full camping gear required, even though Hampta Pass trek duration is reduced due to new road.

4. Guide required for regular people. If you are an experienced trekker and confident, AND you both can carry 25 kg each, you can do it bt yourself.

5. Someone has posted a Hampta Pass post on the "Trekking and Mountaineering Meetups" sub-forum. Reply to that....

HAPPY TREKKING

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Balvar · Jul 16th, 2008, 15:39

Dear Avid,

even i have heard that road is being Build for the Hampta Pass, Any Updates how far the road has been bulit up. Is it the same road which has been cosntructed to faciltate the work of Ski Village ??

everyday · Jul 16th, 2008, 20:20

Thanks for the info, Avid.

I will try to find out the costs of an organised trip and see if i can do it.

Cheers

AvidTrekker · Jul 16th, 2008, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balvar

Dear Avid,

even i have heard that road is being Build for the Hampta Pass, Any Updates how far the road has been bulit up. Is it the same road which has been cosntructed to faciltate the work of Ski Village ??

Balvar, please read this post.
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omkar · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by everyday

Hi,

I was contemplating a trip to Manali-Hampta Pass-Chandratal beginning around the last week of July or the first week of August. If someone could answer the following queries for me, that would be great.

1) Would it be raining on the Hampta Pass trek or the Chandratal Trek. I dont like the rains, and if it is raining, i wont be going.
2) I plan to start the trek from Manali, cross the Hampta pass to Chhatru, and trek from there on (Batal) to Chandratal, spend a day at Chandratal, trek back to Batal and catch a bus to Manali. Is this feasible.
3) Can these two treks be done solo, without carrying any camping gear, sleeping bag and food. How safe would it be doing it solo.
4) If i need to take a guide with me or if i need to do it in as an organised trek, what will be the typical charges. (i am all game for a no-frills trek).
5) a female friend of mine might accompany me on this entire trip. would it be safe to do this entire trip just by the two of us.

if anyone is planning this same trek around this period, let me know your details. we might join up.

thanks.

Dear Everday,
I am also planning on a trek around the same time. I was thinking of going on a solo trek. I had checked out the route u mentioned but likewise wasnt sure of the feasibility of going alone. I would to join u on the trek if its not a problem for u...here's my email id omkar28 ( AT ) gmail ( DOT ) com...would be great if we could plan out something...

everyday · Jul 21st, 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by omkar

Dear Everday,
I am also planning on a trek around the same time. I was thinking of going on a solo trek. I had checked out the route u mentioned but likewise wasnt sure of the feasibility of going alone. I would to join u on the trek if its not a problem for u...here's my email id omkar28 ( AT ) gmail ( DOT ) com...would be great if we could plan out something...

Hi Omkar, but i m still not too sure. now the chances seem to be slim, but in case things seem to be materialising, i will let you know.

rgds

omkar · Jul 21st, 2008, 17:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by everyday

Hi Omkar, but i m still not too sure. now the chances seem to be slim, but in case things seem to be materialising, i will let you know.

rgds

Hi,
No problem...sure do lemme know if its happening...

Cheers!

AvidTrekker · Jul 21st, 2008, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by omkar

Hi,
No problem...sure do lemme know if its happening...

Cheers!

Omkar, please post your request for trek partners here at this new sticky thread.

Regards
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la vagabonde · Aug 2nd, 2008, 23:22

omkar,
i think u will need a guide for the hampta pass trek.
i went in a group of 15 from batal-chandertal to baralacha pass last autumn around beginning of september. we just managed to finish the trek before the weather worsened in the area. so i think u would need to look out for rains but i think it should be ok till chandertal.
as for female friends.... these are known routes so it shouldnt be a problem.
u will need to carry tent etc for most part of the route though acco should be available at chandertal and also batal.

cheers!

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:24	#1
everyday Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune, India Posts: 3	Hampta Pass-Chandratal in July/August Hi, I was contemplating a trip to Manali-Hampta Pass-Chandratal beginning around the last week of July or the first week of August. If someone could answer the following queries for me, that would be great. 1) Would it be raining on the Hampta Pass trek or the Chandratal Trek. I dont like the rains, and if it is raining, i wont be going. 2) I plan to start the trek from Manali, cross the Hampta pass to Chhatru, and trek from there on (Batal) to Chandratal, spend a day at Chandratal, trek back to Batal and catch a bus to Manali. Is this feasible. 3) Can these two treks be done solo, without carrying any camping gear, sleeping bag and food. How safe would it be doing it solo. 4) If i need to take a guide with me or if i need to do it in as an organised trek, what will be the typical charges. (i am all game for a no-frills trek). 5) a female friend of mine might accompany me on this entire trip. would it be safe to do this entire trip just by the two of us. if anyone is planning this same trek around this period, let me know your details. we might join up. thanks.

Jul 16th, 2008, 20:20	#4
everyday Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pune, India Posts: 3	Thanks Thanks for the info, Avid. I will try to find out the costs of an organised trip and see if i can do it. Cheers

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la vagabonde Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: India Posts: 6	omkar, i think u will need a guide for the hampta pass trek. i went in a group of 15 from batal-chandertal to baralacha pass last autumn around beginning of september. we just managed to finish the trek before the weather worsened in the area. so i think u would need to look out for rains but i think it should be ok till chandertal. as for female friends.... these are known routes so it shouldnt be a problem. u will need to carry tent etc for most part of the route though acco should be available at chandertal and also batal. cheers!

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