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MANALI

POTALA Adventurers
HIMALAYA
 
Vill. Siyal, H.no. 217
MANALI -175131
Himachal Pradesh 
INDIA.

Namaste - नमस्ते - Welcome to Potala Adventurers Trekking - since 1997

Potala Adventurers is a place where you can have unique info, filled with our regional knowledge on trekking in Ladakh and Zanskar, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu and Manali, Garhwal and Kumaun regions of Indian Himalaya.

Potala Adventurers is a small trekking company in Manali. Since 1997, organizing treks and cultural tours in Himalaya India. We offer wide range of trekking and cultural tours in Indian Himalaya for short and long holiday seeker. All of our treks are unique in its, own speciality and planned carefully to benifit maximum visits of places of the area that you are visiting upon. We will be happy to share our experiences of our Himalayan regions; Its culture, history, tales, nature, brilliant landscapes, and native people.

 

Our programs includes Darcha - Lamayuru trek across Zanskar Himalaya , Nomads of Changthang & Rupshu Kharnak, Kinner Kailash Parikrama, Nubra valley, Markha valley & Stok Kangri Ascent, Chandratal lake and Hamta pass. Trans Himalayan Jeep Safari, Manali - Leh trip: Over 2nd highest mountain road, Spiti Pin Parvati, Malana Village, Har ki dun, Kalindikhal & much more

 

All these spectacular mountain valleys in Himalayas are best reached on foot. If you are reasonably fit and want to scale these tempting but lofty mountain tops, POTALA Adventurers is there to get you most out from it. You could be among the marvellous landscape of Rupshu, Changthang, dancing in between KINNERS, highest inhabited village in world - Karzok, hardy people of Zanskar, Ibex and Snow Leopard of Pin valley, an ancient villages of Spiti, Scenic valley of Kullu - Manali, Valley of mountains and glaciers - Lahaul, if you are in luck you may even catch a sight of wild animal – Himalayan brown Bear, Blue Sheep, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Tibetan Wolves, Giant Sheep, Himalayan Pika, & Kyang.

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Our 2012 treks
 

Manali: Hamta pass trek

Hamta pass trek is most beautiful trek in Manali region and can be done by anyone reasonable fit. A closer look at Deo Tibba 6001m, Indrasan peak 6200m. With traversing through Chandra valley to Rohtang pass makes this trip so far unforgettable Himalayan exerience.

* * 24 May - 29 May 2012,  05 June -  10 June, 19 June - 23 June,  29 June - 03 July.

* * 10 July - 13 July, 17 July - 20 July,

* * 30 Aug - 03 Sep.

* * 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 27 Sep - 01 Oct.

* * 04 Oct - 08 Oct,  11 Oct - 15 Oct, 16 Oct - 21 Oct, 23 Oct - 27 Oct.

Manali: Deo tibba base camp

This trek route is becoming a very popular trek in Manali region. For those seeking first Himalayan experience of trekking, it’s providing the best and perfect trail.

* * 15 April - 19 April 2012, 24 April - 28 April,  30 April - 04 May.

* * 08 May - 12 May,  15 May - 19 May,  21 May - 25 May,  29 May - 02 June.

* * 05 June - 09 June, 12 June - 16 June,  19 June - 23 June,  26 June - 30 June.

* * 03 July - 07 July, 10 July - 14 July,  17 July - 21 July.

* * 03 Sep - 08 Sep, 10 Sep - 15 Sep, 17 Sep - 22 Sep, 24 Sep - 29 Sep.

* * 01 Oct - 06 Oct, 08 Oct - 13 Oct, 15 Oct - 20 Oct, 22 Oct. - 27 Oct,  29 Oct. - 02 Nov.

* * 05 Nov. - 10 Nov, 12 Nov - 17 Nov,  19 Nov - 24 Nov.

 

Trek the Chandratal Circuit - 12 days

Hamta pass - Chandratal trek is most beautiful trek in Manali region and can be done by anyone reasonable fit. We traverse through Chandra valley to this magnificient lake and crossing over Rohtang pass makes this trip so far unforgettable Himalayan exerience.

* * 24 May - 02 June 2012, 05 June - 14 June, 19 June - 28 June, 29 June - 08 July.

* * 10 July - 19 July, 21 July - 29 July, 31 July - 08 Aug, 06 Aug - 15 Aug, 19 Aug - 27 Aug, 29 Aug - 06 Sep,

* * 06 Sep - 14 Sep, 10 Sep - 19 Sep ( Full moon), 15 Sep - 23 Sep, 21 Sep - 29 Sep, 30 Sep - 08 Oct

* * 09 Oct - 17 Oct, 12 Oct - 20 Oct, 15 Oct - 23 Oct. ( Full Moon ).

* * 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 27 Sep - 01 Oct

* * 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 11 Oct - 15 Oct.

Darcha - Lamayuru trek: Across Zanskar Himalaya

Zanskar traverse is one of the premier long distance foot tracks of Western Himalaya. The route makes this trek one the life time experience by witnessing harsh life of Zanskar inhabitants, an ancient villages, high passes, and ancient culture of Himalayan kingdom.

* 12 June - 01 July ( 20 days ),  21 June - 14 July.    * Ex Manali - Leh.

* * 04 July - 23 July,  12 July - 31 July, 18 July - 06 Aug. 25 July - 13 Aug.
* * 07 Aug - 26 Aug,  14 Aug - 02 Sep, 21 Aug- 09 Sep, 28 Aug - 16 Sep.

* * 03 Sep - 22 Sep, 10 Sep - 29 Sep, 17 Sep - 06 Oct, 24 Sep - 13 Oct.

* * 01 Oct - 20 Oct.

Lamayuru - Darcha Zanskar traverse

One of the classic trek of western Himalaya. High and ancient villages, high passes, Old pack horse trail, ancient route, sheperds track.

* Ex Leh - Manali.

* 22 June - 01 July ( 20 days ).

* * 16 July - 04 Aug, 20 July - 08 Aug, 26 July - 14 Aug,  27 July - 15 Aug.
* * 08 Aug - 27 Aug, 15 Aug - 03 Sep, 29 Aug- 17 Sep.

* * 05 Sep - 24 Sep, 12 Sep - 01 Oct, 19 Sep - 08 Oct, 25 Sep - 14 Oct,

* * 01 Oct - 20 Oct.

Changthang nomads: Ladakh to Spiti trek

We follow the old Caravan route in the high plateau of Changthang region of Ladakh. Turquiose lake, high passes, greetings with nomads.

* * 19 June - 07 July 2012.* * 19 days * Ex Leh to Manali.

* * 11 July - 29 July 2012.* * 19 days * Ex Leh to Manali.

* * 02 Aug - 20 Aug 2012.* * 19 days * Ex Leh to Manali. 

* * 25 Aug - 12 Sep 2012. * * 19 days * Ex Leh to Manali.

* * 16 Sep - 04 Oct 2012. * * 19 days * Ex Leh to Manali.

Trek the Bhaba Route: Pin & Bhaba valleys

Trek in mountains and monasteries of Spiti valley, explore ancient and high villages, ancient monasteries, Pin and Bhawa valley will make this trip an unforgettable Himalayan experience.

* * 26 June - 07 July 2012.* * 12 days * Ex Manali to Manali.

* * 18 July - 29 July 2012. * * 12 days * Ex Manali to Manali.

* * 09 Aug - 20 Aug 2012. * * 12 days * Ex Manali to Manali.

* * 01 Sep - 12 Sep 2012.  * * 12 days * Ex Manali to Manali.

* * 23 Sep - 04 Oct 2012. * * 12 days * Ex Manali to Manali.

Spiti valley trek and climb

Trek in Spiti valley and explore the high villages on plateau, remains of tethys sea. Our next stretch of trek takes us to Pin valley to Kinnaur.

*   27 June - 11 July 2012.*  15 days * Ex Shimla to Manali. 

*   19 July - 02 Aug. 2012. * 15 days * Ex Shimla to Manali.
*    11 Aug - 25 Aug. 2012. * 15 days * Ex Shimla to Manali.

*   02 Sep - 16 Sep. 2012. * 15 days * Ex Shimla to Manali.

*    25 Sep - 09 Oct. 2012. * 15 days * Ex Shimla to Manali.

Climb Stok Kangri

Markha valley trek is one of the most popular trek in Ladakh region, and today this entire region is part of Hemis national park. This trek makes is more memorable with the ascent of Stok Kangri 6153m.

* 26 June - 05 July, ( 12 days ). * Ex Leh - Leh.

* 05 July -16 July, 28 July - 08 Aug, 23 July - 03 Aug. 
*  05 Aug - 16 Aug, 13 Aug - 24 Aug, 30 Aug - 10 Sep, 

* 06 Sep - 17 Sep, 13 Sep - 24 Sep, 21 Sep - 02 Oct. 27 Sep - 06 Oct.

*  03 Oct - 12 Oct, 10 Oct - 21 Oct.

Ladakh: Markha trek

Markha valley trek is one of the most popular trek in Ladakh region, and today this entire region is part of Hemis national park. This trek makes is more memorable with the ascent of Stok Kangri 6153m.

* 26 June - 03 July 2012, ( 08 days ). * Ex Leh to Leh.

* 05 July -12 July, 28 July - 04 Aug, 23 July - 03 Aug 2012. ( 8 days Ex Leh to Leh ).
* 05 Aug - 12 Aug, 13 Aug - 20 Aug, 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2012 ( 8 days Ex Leh to Leh ).

* 06 Sep - 13 Sep, 13 Sep - 20 Sep, 21 Sep - 28 Sep. 27 Sep - 04 Oct 2012 ( 8 days Ex Leh to Leh )

* 03 Oct - 10 Oct, 10 Oct - 17 Oct 2012 ) 8 days Ex Leh to Leh ).

Spiti Pin Parvati trek

Pin Parvati trek is popular trek by crossing main Himalayan range. It explore the upper Parbati valley of Great Himalayan national park and on Spiti side Pin valley national park.

* 04 July - 13 July 2012, ( 10 days ). * Ex Manali to Manali.

* 17 July -26 July,  31 July - 09 Aug.
* 15 Aug - 24 Aug, 28 Aug - 06 Sep.

* 11 Sep - 20 Sep, 25 Sep - 04 Oct.

*  09 Oct - 18 Oct.

Garhwal Himalaya: Har Ki dun and Yamunotri

Trek in the remote North West corner of Garhwal Himalaya. visit the source of Yamuna river. High peaks, spectacular lakes and magnificient hill station on the foot hills of Himalayas.

* 22 May - 03 June 2012. (12 days ) Ex Mussourie to Rishikesh.

* 06 June - 17 June, 19 June - 30 June.

* 12 Sep - 23 Sep, 26 Sep - 07 Oct.

* 10 Oct - 21 Oct.

Garhwal Himalaya: Across Kalindikha – Gangotri to Badrinath

Kalindikhal known as adventurous trek in Garhwal Himalaya. connecting Gangotri and Badrinath.

* *  21 June - 05 July 2012.  (15 days - Ex Rishikesh to Rishikesh).

* *  14 Aug - 28 Aug.

* *  04 Sep - 18 Sep 2012.

* *  25 Sep - 09 Oct.

Chandratal lake

Chandratal trek is most popular trek in Kullu Manali and Lahaul Spiti region. High peaks of CB range, glacier trail and much more.

* * 05 June - 14 June, 19 June - 28 June, 29 June - 08 July.

* * 10 July - 19 July, 21 July - 29 July, 31 July - 08 Aug, 06 Aug - 15 Aug, 19 Aug - 27 Aug, 29 Aug - 06 Sep,

* * 06 Sep - 14 Sep, 10 Sep - 19 Sep ( Full moon), 15 Sep - 23 Sep, 21 Sep - 29 Sep, 30 Sep - 08 Oct

* * 09 Oct - 17 Oct, 12 Oct - 20 Oct, 15 Oct - 23 Oct. ( Full Moon ).

* * 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 27 Sep - 01 Oct

* * 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 11 Oct - 15 Oct.

Explore Kinnaur Lahaul - Spiti

Kinnaur, Lahaul and  Spiti districts are  tribal regions of Himachal Pradesh. Specacular & magnificient valleys, towering peaks, ancient villages and Tibetan culture makes this trip somewhat a lifetime experience.

*  Mon. 21 May - 30 May. Ex - Shimla, *  02 June - 11 June, 15 June - 24 June.

*  02 July - 11  July, 16 July - 25 July, 28  July - 06 Aug..

*  10  Aug - 19 Aug, 24 Aug - 02 Sep., *  07 Sep - 16 Sep,  21 Sep - 30 Sep.

*  03 Oct - 12 Oct, 15 - 24 Oct ( Ex Manali - Shimla),

*  31 Aug. - 12 Sep.* * 13 days * Ex Shimla to Manali.


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Manali: Solang valley and Beas Kund trek

Accommodation: “Sleeping bags were very high quality and tents were spacious. Shower facilities provided at end of trek were an added bonus. Food: Surpassed all expectations. We were fed huge portions and there were always enough snacks to get us up the last few hundred meters. Service: Everyone was very welcoming and helpful, always ready to answer our questions. The friendly campfires at night topped off the experience. Trek: The Beas Kund trek was exactly what we were looking for. The scenery was breathtaking and our guide Ravinder was always ready to accommodate our request and take us up to 4000m. Overall: the fantastic few days in the beautiful part of the country made better by booking our trek with Potala Adventurers Company. We would definitely recommend Potala Adventurers to our friends! ”.

Harriet M. & group. London, ENGLAND, 31 Oct. - 03 Nov. 2011.

 

Hamta Pass and Chandratal lake trek

“ Days: 4 nights 5 days. Guide: Ravinder, very informative, helpful and friendly. Took good care and guided well. Cook: Prem, cooked very delicious food, very fast. Did not say no to anything we asked. Horseman: Megh Singh. Nice guy, friendly. Equipment: Excellent, all in good conditions.

About Potala: Overall I was a beautiful, memorable experience. Service offered by Potala was very good and highly satisfactory. We would definitely recommend Potala to our friends. Thanks to Mr. Tenzin and his team, for organizing wonderful trek”. Mr. Karishnamurthy and Mrs. Shruti H - Bangalore - Karnataka. 19th Sep. - 23 Sep. 2011

 

Ladakh to Spiti trek and climb of Kanamo peak

“I have completed the Parang la trek from Karzok to Kibber and Kanamo peak from 08 Aug. 2011 to 20 Aug. 2011 organized by Potala Adventurers, with leading Guide Umesh and assistant Guide Ravinder. They are professional, experience, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.  Umesh has assisted me several times on the river crossings and willing to wait for me, as I am always walking slowly. With no complaints, and also give me support with encouragement on passing the Parang la pass and on the Kanamo peak and give full support on during the road blocking on the Batal – Chatru. He also shared with me of his climbing experience and others about the regional history & culture to make the trip interesting.  Ravinder served as assistant guide but also acted as cook on the trek. He has done a good job on cooking includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. I like much of his fried rice and noodles, potato chips and mixed veg. He also clean up campsite area and burnoff the garbage before leaving, in support of the eco-tourism.

I also like to thank you Tenzin Ningbo to secure me the bus ticket New Del / Manali / Del and the booking on the sunshine guest house which provide me the comfortable and nice stay. As well as to Ningbo for all his support me during my stay in Manali.

Last but not least, I would like to thank you Mr. Prem Singh of Potala Adventurers to well organize of this trek, the trek is challenging and overall the trip is rewarding, especially on the Spiti valley tour. I would like to come back very soon in the near future for another trek”.

Yours - Stanley Lai, Singapore, 25 Aug. 2011

 

Manali: Hamta pass trek and Chandratal Lake

1) We loved the trip; it was very well organized by Tenzin and his team. Ravinder was our Guide, and he took great care of us through the entire trip. We loved POTALA Adventurers and will come back for more next year. We love Lakpa Ji, Prem ji and Chotu helped with excellent cooking. Shanti Sunder- Mumbai - 20.7.11 – 24.7.11

2) It was a fabulous, out of the world experience. It was very well organized by the Potala team. A special mention to our guide Ravinder, who turned out to our friend and philosopher. Our drive Mr. Lakpa Seth, and other Mr. Prem Ji and Chotu were also a great team. We completely enjoyed the whole trip and hope to keep coming back. Hema Ambadan- Mumbai. 25.7.11

3) An excellent, adventurous and beautiful trip. We had an excellent team with us. The guide Ravinder was the best person to accompany us, he help us all the way. The cook Prem made excellent food. Mr. Lakpa who drove us from Chandratal to Manali was one of the best and trusted guy to drive on this mountainous road. To sure it, we had a great trip. Thanks to Potala Adventurers.

Jayshree Narasimhan – Mumbai -20.7.11--24.7.11

 

4) I totally agree with this, it was really super excellent adventurous trip.

Bhagyashri- Mumbai - 20.7.11 – 24.7.11.

Manali: Hamta Pass Trek
We completed our 4 days hamta pass trek on 14th july, 2011. It was a really great experience with all the modern facilities provided to us by tenzin ningbo. The taste of food along with the presentation of food at an altitude of over 3500mts was just great. We were also amazed by the knowledge about the area in which we were trekking shared to us by our guide Mr.Ravi. The trekking equipments used were also of good quality.
H. Gajjar and R. Surey - Gujrat - India - 11 July - 14 July, 2011

Manali: Hamta Pass Trek

Hi Prem,

Our Hamta Pass trek was awesome. The entire Potala Adventurers team- Kenjil (your brother), Ravinder (Guide), Dinesh (Cook), and the porters were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the trek and the company of your team right from booking till the end.

The trek was beautiful and adventurous. Ravinder and his team made the whole treking experience wonderful. We were really impressed by Ravinder's knowledge and passion for the mountains. He was very friendly and caring which made the whole treking experience even more beautiful. He also mastered his team (cook and porters) very well. All the staff was very nice, committed and cheerful. The food and camping arrangements throughout five days were excellent.

Attached are few memories

We would definitely like to do many more treks with you (Potala Adeventurers) in future.

A big thank you to the Potala team.

Keep it up and wishing you the very best.

Cheers

Neha & Avnish – New Delhi, 20 - 24 June 2011

Manali: Beas Kund trek and Solang valley - 3 nights 4 days

Mr. Prem Singh,

Thanks for organising the trek - from our perspective it was very enjoyable and met our objective of a light and comfortable trek. I would definitely like to recommend your name to anyone going for a trek starting from Manali and especially highlight the flexibility you offered in organising a cost effective trek for only two people, the good and hot food and courteous and helpful staff.

We are currently planning another trek (after 1-2 months), may be to Hamta pass, with a group of 2-4 people. Will be in touch with you for the same.

Once again thanks very much for a memorable experience.

regards,

Rajat and friend - 18 June - 21 June 2011

 

Manali: Hampta Pass Trek

Potala Adventurers has gone out of the way to make my Hamta pass trek truly memorable.  The Guide and porters were true professionals. They were able to assist me in providing information to questions I have and also helped me cross steep glaciers along the way. This is crucial for me, having little experience walking in ice. I also wish to compliment them on the elaborated food dished out everyday and appreciate the extra blankets when weather turns cold. I also deeply appreciate the company for helping me make pre and post trip accommodation and onward travel arrangements without being asked and providing invaluable advice.

David L. – SINGAPORE – 11 June 2011

I went on the Hamta pass trek in early June.  I had not read much about the trek before I left, so I didn’t know what I had coming. I was positively surprised with the good knowledge the Guide had about the areas we were passing through.  He seems to have real passion for mountains and trekking, which was really encouraging for me. The cook did his best to provide us with the nice dishes as far as it could be done.  All the staff on the trek acted professionally in every situation, even when my trek partner was forced to make decision to return with the porters. The cook and the Guide did their best to serve me the food I needed on the last two days of the trek, although we didn’t carry any cooking equipment with us. The tent and sleeping bags we were given were also just right for the wind and weather conditions. Altogether an amazing experience I won’t forget.

Charlotte L. – NORWAY, 13 June 2011

 

Kinnaur  Spiti Tour

Tour name:  Kinnaur Spiti Tour  ( 18 May – 02 June ) 15 nights 16 days.

“Our tour to Kinnaur Spiti was a grand success. Everything was well planned and well organized.

Staff: 1) Diggu ( Driver cum staff )- very hard working well mannered. Safe driver and also a very nice and humble person.

2) Prem cook – Very hard working, excellent cook who made our trip enjoyable. Very nice and polite person.

3) Dinesh – helper also very hard working.  Ever smiling – ready to help anytime and very sincere and very polite.

We would like to thank Mr. Prem , Mr. Tenzin, Mr. Diggu, Prem and Dinesh making our trip memorable. It was a life time experience for us”.  B. Shah & family  - Mumbai  

Explore Manali trek  

“ Potala Adventurers is a winning combination of skill, professionalism and personalized service. All through the 5 days trek we felt we were in safe, trustworthy hands of our guide Ravinder. Who navigated us through various terrains – steep hills, snow laden landscapes and lovely alpine meadows. The campsites were well chosen and even in the most difficult situations, we were treated to a variety of delicious meals – which definitely helped keep our spirits high. Mr. Tenzin of Potala Adventurers made sure that our trip was perfect in every way. We would definitely recommend Potala Adventurers to anyone who wishes to explore the wonders of the Himalayas”.  Elvis D’Cruz and family - Kochi, Shantanu Dey and family - Bangalore. 25 April 2011

 

 
 
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