u/Dull-Environment-278 — reddlx

Hi everyone,
I've been eyeing the Hampta Pass trek for a long time.
Would be great to hear past experiences from people here who have done this trek. The dates that I'm planning would be mid to late September 2026, and by late I mean literally at like 29/30 September. (the dates are available through the group I am discussing it with)

I'm looking for answers on:

Is September (especially the last week) a safe time to do this trek?
What is the view like in September?
How safe is Manali for a solo female traveller?
Are there chances of floods/etc during this time? and
How safe is it to take an overnight bus from Delhi to Manali as a solo female traveller?
Recommendations for stays in Manali?

Note: I will be doing the trek through a group but my journey from my hometown to Manali will be solo. I will join the group from Manali onwards. Since I am not from Delhi and haven't travelled to Manali before, your inputs would be of great help. Thanks!