Hampta Pass & Chandratal Lake Crossover Trek
14,065 ft Crossover • Shea Goru Glacial Stream Crossing • Crescent Moon Lake Chandratal
Previews
Base Camp & Alpine Approach
Glacial Moraine Ridge
Technical Ice Wall Traverse
High Summit Ridge 21,380 ft
Panoramic Himalayan Vista
Jobra & Chika Campsite
Balu Ka Ghera (Sand Circle)
Hampta Pass Summit Ridge
Shea Goru (Cold Oasis)
Chandratal (Moon Lake)
Events
Manali Batch - Nov 15, 2026
Certified IMF high-altitude leaders, medical oxygen backup, and small-group mountaineering cadence (max 10 climbers).
Manali Batch - Nov 29, 2026
Certified IMF high-altitude leaders, medical oxygen backup, and small-group mountaineering cadence (max 10 climbers).
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Description
The quintessential Himalayan crossover trek, as benchmarked by top expedition leaders. Experience the world-famous "Valley of Contrasts"—trekking from the lush green pine forests and flower-carpeted meadows of Kullu Valley, scaling the dramatic 14,065 ft Hampta Pass with close views of Mt. Indrasan and Deo Tibba, crossing the cold glacial river at Shea Goru, and emerging into the majestic cold desert of Spiti Valley, culminating in an overland 4x4 expedition to the celestial crescent lake Chandratal (14,100 ft).
THE GLACIATED EXPEDITION ROUTE
Ascend through the raw Keylong and Darcha outpost, setting high camps along the formidable Milang Glacier moraine before confronting the summit ridge pyramid.
WILDERNESS SAFETY & AMS PROTOCOLS
Every batch is monitored with fingertip pulse oximeters twice daily, portable medical oxygen cylinders, Gamow hyperbaric protocol, and satellite communication checkpoints.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Expedition Waypoints
Day-by-Day Itinerary
5 DaysDesigned for optimal acclimatization and scenic golden hours
Assemble at Manali Mall Road by 09:00 AM. Board 4x4s for a 42-hairpin-bend drive up to Jobra dam. Begin the gentle trek through lush pine, horse chestnut, and silver birch forests along Rani Nallah. Cross a wooden log bridge to reach Chika campsite set beside a roaring boulder river.
Trekking Guidelines & Mountain Safety Protocols
Certified procedures by Himalayan Wilderness Leaders & First Responders
River Crossing Safety Protocol
The Shea Goru stream crossing is conducted promptly at 07:00 AM when glacial meltwater levels are lowest. Trekkers unbuckle backpack chest clips, switch to water sandals, and cross in an interlocking human chain.
Altitude Acclimatization & Hydration
You gain over 4,000 ft from Jobra to the summit ridge. Maintain a strict intake of 4 Litres of water daily. Walk at a steady conversational pace and do not sleep during daytime rest breaks.
Microspikes & Footwear Protocol
Snow bridges near Hampta Pass can freeze solid in morning hours. cravel.in provides certified microspikes and gaiters to ensure 100% slip-free traction.
Trail Etiquette: What To Do & What NOT To Do
Essential mountaineering ethics to protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems and ensure a safe summit
What To Do (Trail Do's)
What NOT To Do (Trail Don'ts)
Expedition Guides & Mountain Leaders
Certified mountaineers and safety captains available on this trip
Tenzing Dorje Sherpa
Chief Expedition Captain & IMF Alpine Instructor
Stanzin Angmo
Senior High-Altitude Trek Leader & WFR Specialist
Curated Accommodations
Chika (1N) • Balu Ka Ghera (1N) • Shea Goru (1N) • Chhatru / Chandratal (1N) - High Altitude Dome Tents
✓ Handpicked for sanitation, 24/7 hot water, power backup, and breathtaking scenery.
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