Hamta Trek
Itinerary
Day 01 : MANALI - SETHAN (2,500 MTRS.)
Drive from Manali to Prini Village. Path leads through the village; Zigzag trail leads to the valley floors and offers an extensive view. Now easy path leads to Khampa village Sathen who had migrated from Spiti. (from Tibetan the olden time). Overnight in a camp near Sathen.
Day 02 : SATHEN - BALU GHERA (3,300 MTRS.)
The trail begins by flat walking through the forest of Mapple, Silver Fir, Pine & Oak, paved by the grass, stone and fields of the wild flowers. Twice have cross the river bank sloping down from the high cliffs all around and ideal location for end of the day. Overnight in a camp near Balu Ghera.
Day 03 : BALU GHERA - SHEA GHORU (3,700 MTRS.) OVER HAMTA PASS (4,200 MTRS.)
The trail begins to ascend towards to the mighty Hamta Pass and soon the distant valley of Lahul & Spiti comes in to view. From the pass one can enjoy the view of magnificent Himalayan peaks, Deo Tibba, Indrasan peak & Indra Killa. Slowly landscape starts getting rugged. One hour descend to the meadow of Shea Gahru beautiful camp site on the foot of Glacier.
Day 04 : SHEA GAHRU - CHHATRU (3,360MTRS.)
The trail descends, towards the left bank of the Nallah. Soon the Chandra river is in view after 3 hours reached at Chhatru. Jeep will pick you from the Chhatru & drive back to Manali.