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Chikka Snow Camping
2 Days / 1 Nights · Manali to Manali
A night in the snow at the start of the Hampta valley, an hour from our Jagatsukh base.
Duration2 days, 1 night
Max altitude~3,000 m
LevelEasy
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Jobra)
SeasonDec – Mar
Walking1–2 hours each way
Getting there
- Reach Manali by the evening before day 1. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi and Chandigarh; the nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km).
- Pickup from your stay in Manali at 9 am on day 1.
- You are back in Manali by the evening of day 2. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.
About the trek
Chikka is the first campsite of the Hampta Pass trek: a flat meadow ringed by birch and snow peaks. In winter it is a short, gentle walk from where the road ends.
It is the easiest way to sleep in the snow, and a favourite for families and groups of friends.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Prini · Jobra · Chikka · Jobra · Manali
Day 1Manali to Chikka
Drive via Prini to Jobra, or to the point where snow closes the road. Snow walk to Chikka (~3,000 m). Tents, hot food and a bonfire under the stars.
OvernightTents, Chikka
Day 2Snow morning and back to Manali
Sunrise in the valley and a morning of snow walks and games. Walk out and drive back to Manali by afternoon.
EndsBack in Manali
Included
- Transport from Manali to the start of the trek and back to Manali
- Stays as listed: hotel or homestay on road nights, tents on the trek (triple sharing)
- All meals on the trek (vegetarian), with tea and snacks
- Trek leader, local guides, cook and support staff
- Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and kitchen gear
- Forest and camping permits
- First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- Microspikes and gaiters for the snow
Not included
- Travel to and from Manali
- Meals in Manali before and after the trek
- A porter for your own backpack (available on request)
- Personal gear: trek shoes, jacket and gloves (rentals available in Manali)
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from weather, landslides or road closures
- Anything not listed as included
Is this trek right for you?
Families, offices and friends who want a snow camp more than a summit.
Good to know- Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 1Prini
The village on the left bank of the Beas where the road up to Sethan and Jobra begins.
2Day 1Jobra
The road head of the Hampta valley (~2,800 m), a clearing of maple and birch beside the Rani Nallah.
3Day 1Chikka
A flat meadow at ~3,100 m ringed by birch and waterfalls, the first camp of the Hampta valley.
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Questions
Chikka Snow Camping: questions, answered
How difficult is the Chikka Snow Camping?
The Chikka Snow Camping is graded easy, with 1–2 hours each way and a highest point of ~3,000 m. Families, offices and friends who want a snow camp more than a summit.
When is the best time for the Chikka Snow Camping?
We run it Dec – Mar. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Chikka Snow Camping cost?
₹4,499 per person plus 5% GST for a group of 4 or more. It covers everything from Manali to Manali that is listed under Included: transport, stays, meals on the trek, the trek leader and guides, camping gear and permits.
Where does it start and end?
In Manali. We pick you up in Manali on day 1 and drop you back in Manali on day 2. The trail itself starts at Jobra.
Is there a group batch for this?
This one runs private only, on the dates you choose, for your group. Tell us your dates and group size on WhatsApp.
What should I carry?
Trek shoes with grip, a warm jacket, thermals, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, a 40–50 litre backpack and a water bottle. We send the full kit list when you book, and you can rent most of it in Manali.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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