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Trek The Hampta Pass

Himachal Pradesh

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When in Himachal, trek! The surreal mountainsc­ape of the state demands to be explored on foot. Join the group expedition to Hampta Pass, climbing up from the lush green valleys of Kullu to the barren desert of Lahaul. The six-day trek begins from the base camp of Jobra near Manali, passes through the Hampta Pass (4,270 metre), and culminates in a camp at Chhatru overlookin­g the Chandra river. A good pick for beginners who are sufficient­ly fit, the trek is best done between June and September, and costs approximat­ely `9,950 per person. Recover and rejuvenate after the trek at any of the many hotels and homestays, and let Himachal Pradesh lure you with its arresting Himalayan landscape.

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