Sissu & Lahaul vs Hampta Pass
Pick Sissu & Lahaul for
nature, road trips, snow, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Hampta Pass for
camping, adventure, a real challenge
| Sissu & Lahaul | Hampta Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Lahaul & Spiti | Himachal, Manali, Kullu |
| Highest point | 3,200 m | 4,270 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 26 km |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Jun |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Manali | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Chandigarh |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Good | Not advised |
| Permits | None; Atal Tunnel is open to all vehicles. | Forest permit, usually via the operator. |
Sissu & Lahaul: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Hampta Pass: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely