Hampta Pass
India · Himachal Pradesh
A dramatic crossover from the lush Kullu Valley to the barren Spiti Valley over the Hampta Pass (4270 m).
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Trailhead Conditions
Himachal Pradesh, India · 2050m
Thursday, November 5 at 12:01 PM
Feels like 9°C
Mainly clear
Humidity
52%
Wind
3 km/h ESE
Gusts
3 km/h
Pressure
1025 hPa
Dew Point
4°C
Cloud Cover
23.4%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Hampta Pass safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (2,050m) and the summit (4,270m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Hampta Pass?
Hampta Pass is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 5 days for a multi-day trek.
What is the elevation of Hampta Pass?
The trailhead starts at 2,050 metres above sea level in Himachal Pradesh, India. The summit or highest point reaches 4,270 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,220 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.
What gear do I need for Hampta Pass?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Hampta Pass in India: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude