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Manali Hamta
Pass Trek Kullu
Duration:
Maximum - 02
to 03 Days
About This Trek:
Manali-Hamta Pass (4270m) - Chhatru -
A popular excursion and a traditional alternative to Rohtang Pass in
days before a road was made over the latter. A guide is recommended
as the trail sometimes disappears in vegetation and rocks, while many
rushing streams must be forded. Best Period to trek: 10-30June and 10 August
to 10 October.
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I t i n e r a r y
:
All
the treks of Kullu (Himachal Pradesh India) is connected by 'our
coach' with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Srinagar.
DAY-1- Manali-Prini-Chikka (3000m) 14 km
- Bus or taxi to Prini, 3km. The footpath from here goes steeply in forest, for
4km to a potato farm and tea shop. A descent follows for 1km to Settan village,
a small Tibetan settlement trends right and downwards for 2km to cross Marasu
Nala by a small bridge; renascent to a meadow and shepherds' hunts; good camp
ground and firewood is available. Continuing northwards, the path is almost
level for 2km along to Jabri. The camp ground is situated immediately beyond
the stream; an ideal site with water and firewood. Now go on and upwards for an
hour, then down to cross Hamta Nala by a log bridge and reach camp
ground. About 8h from Prini.
DAY-2- Chikka-Balu ka Gera (3520m) 8km -
A stiff section of 8h. The trail heads NE; after a level bit of 200m it climbs
steadily for 1 km to Area. The tree line ends and the route penetrates rocks
and boulders. Aara to to Juara is a steep ascent for 3km involving the crossing
of three awkward streams; the last, near Juara, is usually quite difficult to
ford. After that the path ascends steeply over a grassy slopes and commonly
snow patches to Balu ka Gera camping site. Bears seem to inhabit, or at least
visit, this site. The name means place of sand and one camps on the sandy river
bank. Inder Kila, a monolith, can be seen to the North East of Hamta Pass ahead.
DAY-3- Balu ka Gera-Hamta Pass-Chhatru
(3360m) 11 km - The 3km, 700m ascent to the pass is steep. At first the path
bears NE for an hour to a rocky ridge, then it curves E over scree and lateral
snow to the pass in another 2-3h. Deo Tibba and Indrasan are visible along with
a wide views of the Lahaul Valley and its scores of peaks. The initial descent
on the other side is steep and calls for an ice axe for safety. Turn left
traversing a snowy slope, and go down it steeply towards a few boulders, to a
flat area suitable for pitching tents. Below, a better path develops to follow
the Chhatru Nala which originates
 from the slopes of Indrasan.
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