Hampta Pass Trek Part 2: Above the Treeline, Into the Snow | Aug 2019 | Wandering Bong

<p>In Part 2 of the Hampta Pass trek series, the landscape transforms dramatically. The trees thin out and eventually disappear as we trek along the beautiful Rani River, gaining altitude with every step. Ahead lie vast snowfields and the imposing snow-clad peaks that guard the Hampta Pass at 4,270m.</p><p>This leg of the journey is a reminder of just how raw and wild the Himalayas truly are — just you, the river, the wind, and the mountains.</p><p>For the wider trek story and route, read the <a href="https://wanderingbong.com/blog/the-monsoon-diaries-walking-the-cloud-line-at-hampta-pass">Hampta Pass trek travelogue</a>. For the first half of the trek, continue to <a href="https://wanderingbong.com/blog/hampta-pass-part-1-wandering-beautiful-meadows">Hampta Pass Part 1</a>. If you're planning the region, our <a href="https://wanderingbong.com/blog/ladakh-travel-guide-complete">Ladakh travel guide</a> is useful for broader high-altitude trekking preparation.</p><p>📍 Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India<br>📅 August 2019<br>🎥 Shot on GoPro Hero 7 Black<br>🙏 Thanks to Indiahikes: https://indiahikes.com</p><p>#HamtaPass #Himalayas #Trekking #HimachalPradesh #IndiaHikes #HighAltitudeTrek #WanderingBong #MountainTrek #GoPro #AdventureTravel</p>