pass · Kullu-Manali · 4,270 m

Taxi to Hampta Pass

Hampta Pass is a 4-5 day trek starting from Jobra (drivable from Manali, 45 min). It crosses from Kullu's alpine meadows into Lahaul's cold desert. Taxis drop and pick you at Jobra roadhead.

Best time
Jun–Sep. Best months: mid-Jun to mid-Sep.
Altitude
4,270 m
Region
Kullu-Manali
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Hampta Pass

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Manali28 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kasol45 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu66 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Mandi116 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Dharamshala154 km6 hrs2,6003,3004,000Details
Shimla202 km7 hrs3,4004,3005,300Details
Chandigarh278 km10 hrs4,7005,9007,300Details
Delhi630 km23 hrs11,70014,60018,100Details

Why visit Hampta Pass

  • Trailhead: Jobra (2,970 m)
  • Chika, Balu ka Ghera, Shea Goru camps
  • Chandratal side-trip on last day
  • Dramatic Kullu → Lahaul landscape shift
  • Best for first-time high-altitude trekkers
Practical note: Forest permit required — trek operators arrange it. Roadhead is Jobra (~30 km from Manali).

Which vehicle for Hampta Pass?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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