Prashar Lake vs Hampta Pass: the numbers
| Prashar Lake | Hampta Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 2,730 m | 4,200 m |
| Days on trail | 2 days | 5 days |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Region | Mandi, Himachal | Kullu–Lahaul, Himachal |
| Best months | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov | Jun–Oct |
| Also possible | Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug | – |
| Peaks in view | Deo Tibba, Ali Ratni Tibba, Bari Ungli, KulKangri, Basuber | Deo Tibba, Indrasan |
| 3D route | Fly the Prashar Lake trail → | Fly the Hampta Pass trail → |
Hampta Pass goes 1,470 m higher (4,200 m against 2,730 m). Hampta Pass takes 3 more days on the trail. Prashar Lake is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate). Both are at their best in Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 59 km apart in a straight line.
