A Tale of Two Valleys: Kullu and Lahaul
The trek begins from Jobra, a small hamlet surrounded by dense pine forests. As you climb through the trail towards Chika and Balu Ka Ghera, the sights are full of wildflowers, waterfalls, grazing sheep, and mist-covered slopes. These lower sections lie within the Kullu Valley, where monsoon-fed vegetation paints the landscape in deep shades of green.
But just as your eyes start getting used to the soft curves and green meadows, everything changes.
Crossing the Hampta Pass (14,100 ft) is like stepping through a portal. As you descend on the other side toward Shea Goru and Chatru, the lush world behind you gives way to a cold desert. Welcome to Lahaul — a region where barren cliffs, braided riverbeds, and glacier-fed streams rule the scene.
This swift contrast is what makes Hampta Pass truly unforgettable.
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