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Hampta Pass

India · Himachal Pradesh

moderate

A dramatic crossover from the lush Kullu Valley to the barren Spiti Valley over the Hampta Pass (4270 m).

⛰Trailhead:2,050m
🏔Summit:4,270m
📅Duration:5 days
🌍Country:India

Generating AI safety verdict…

Trailhead Conditions

Himachal Pradesh, India · 2050m

Thursday, November 5 at 12:01 PM

9°C

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

Today
9°/ 4°
Fri, Nov 6
15°/ 1°
Sat, Nov 7
16°/ -2°
Sun, Nov 8
16°/ 2°
Mon, Nov 9
16°/ 3°
Tue, Nov 10
14°/ 4°
Wed, Nov 11
15°/ 1°
Thu, Nov 12
17°/ 3°
Fri, Nov 13
11°/ 3°
Sat, Nov 14
11°/ -2°
Sun, Nov 15
-1°/ -1°

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