Hampta Pass vs Manali & Solang
Pick Hampta Pass for
camping, adventure, photography, fewer people
Pick Manali & Solang for
snow, family trips, couples, an easier walk, fewer days
| Hampta Pass | Manali & Solang | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Manali, Kullu | Himachal, Kullu |
| Highest point | 4,270 m | 3,978 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 26 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 3–5 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Dec, Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Oct |
| Snow likely | Jun | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹3,000 | about ₹3,500 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Chandigarh | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Chandigarh |
| With kids | Not advised | Great |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | Forest permit, usually via the operator. | Rohtang Pass needs an online vehicle permit; Atal Tunnel does not. |
Hampta Pass: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Manali & Solang: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely