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Classic 5–6 day crossover from green Kullu side to barren Lahaul over Hampta Pass (14,065 ft); Jobra to Chhatru.
Hampta Pass connects the forested Hamta valley above Manali with the arid Chandra valley in Lahaul. Treks drive to Jobra, camp through Chika and Balu ka Ghera, cross the pass and descend to Chhatru; many add Chandratal. Indiahikes rates it moderate and suitable for fit beginners.


Within 1 km of Hampta Pass Trek.
1553 pagoda-roofed wooden temple to Hidimba Devi set in a deodar forest above Manali, built over a cave shrine.
Manali's main shopping street with shawls, woollens, Tibetan goods, jams, pickles and eateries.
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
16th-century wooden temple for Hindu goddess in Himachal Pradesh India
Wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, India
Riverside cafe on the Manalsu in Old Manali with live music, Italian food and outdoor seating.
Small Old Manali coffee house since 2005, famous for its gooey chocolate cookies.
Riverside lounge on Manu Temple Road in Old Manali serving Asian and Italian food.
Trek from Ghera/Kareri village (taxi from Dharamshala) to Kareri Lake at 2,934 m.
Beginner-friendly forest trek of about 8 km one way from Baggi village to Prashar Lake.
Popular ridge trek above McLeod Ganj to 2,850 m; ~5.5 km from Galu Devi temple; forest dept entry/tent fee.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Last village of the Parvati valley at ~2,400 m, about an hour's walk above Barshaini; guesthouses and orchards.
Apple-country town ~60 km from Shimla at ~2,708 m; ski slopes in winter and Hatu peak 8 km away.
Cliff-top fort monastery at about 3,894 m above the Spiti-Pin confluence; listed by WMF as endangered in 2006.