Zanskar to Dharamsala Few high passages across the main Himalayas spine provide the variety and rewards of high level trek as does the Pin Parvati, connecting the tributary of the Beas which it joins near the Bhunter and the Pin which flows into Spiti. With extreme difference in climate, Pin valley is much more rugged and barren than the Parvati valley. This cold desert valley with its snowy crags, cliff and crevasses, jagged rocks and other fossils make Pin valley a unique geological lab. Winter plays havoc here as ferocious blizzards and snowstorms send the glaciers cracking, ravaging the valleys rugged moonscape. But its long rain free summer is a prime time for the adventurers to see Spitis wild life in motion when the predatory snow leopard, red fox, marten, weasel, Himalayan Pika, bearded vulture, golden eagle, lynx and Tibetan wolf roam in the park (area is conserved as a national park 1987).  Unlike the most Himalayan mountain passes, discover by sheperds in search of  good pasture for their herds of sheep, yaks, goat.  Probably one of the most finest trekking route in Himachal Pradesh.  This combo trek offers some of great peaks that closely adjust all along route are over 6000m.   Beginning to this trip, we start first with discovering ancient villages and monasteries of Lahaul and Spiti. For better acclimating before starting trek from Mud viilage in Pin valley.  Exploring great sites of Kardang, Triloknath, Miyar valley,  Shashur, lapchang, Piukar in Lahaul valley we travel along the Chandra river and visit the beautiful lake of Chandratal known as moon of lake. And trek up to Kunzom pass 4551m and get in to Spiti valley.  Discovering great monastery of Kee, high village of Kibber and Tashi gang. Fossils trails of Langza hikkim Comik.  Another great sites are Lalung, Dhankhar and Tabo. An ancient village and 1000 years monastic complex has many things to offer and discover. Finally we travel to Pin valley at Kungri gompa. And start our magnificient trek at village of Guling. Crossing some picturesque villages of Kara, Tilling, Sagnum and last village of Mud.   we head up towards pin parvati pass along the pIn river. Pin parvati pass is transition zone between two valley, its just not a passage that connecting two different valley. This pass first explored by an English , Mr. Dane Louis in 1897. At top of Pin Parvati 5319 mtrs we will have panoramic view of numerous peaks: Parvati South, Parvati North, Pinnacle, Kullu Eiger more than 6`000 mtrs.  Down the valley of Parbati the landscape changes from dry deserted to alpine pasture to dense forest. And first part of trek terminates at Barshani before Manikaran. We will drive to Manali via visiting nagger castle and Roerich art Musuem.   After refreshing in Manali we start our second part of trek of Bara-Bangahal, home of Gaddi sheperds of Himachal Pradesh.  We Cross Dhauladhar range of Himalaya. Dhauladhar range divides Kullu and Kangra valley. We cross high pass of Kalihani over 4500 m and trek along the river. Discovering Gaddi life at Bara – bangahal village we cross our 2nd high pass of Thamser. And descend to Bir – billing. Famous spot for para-glading and Hand glading in India. And finally transfer to Dharamsala – Home of His Holiness Dalai Lama and number of Tibetan living here. Exploring Mcleodganj finally we drive to Delhi .   A Challenging but magnificient trek over Great Himalayan range and Dhauladhar range of Himalaya   Region: Lahaul Spiti, Miyar valley, Pin valley, Lingti valley, Parvati valley Best season: Mid August to  October end. Trip Length: 34 days, 19 night camping, 15 nights hotel, Trip grade: strenuous Maximum Elevation: 5,319 m.   Day 01: ( Hotel ) Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: ( Hotel ) Drive Manali. Day 03: ( Hotel ) Manali Day 09: ( Camp ) Kibber - Tashi gang - Kee Day 10: ( Camp ) Langza - Hikkim - Comik ( fossil trail ) Day 11: ( Camp ) Lalung - Dhankar - Tabo  Day 12: ( Camp ) Gulling - Kungri - Mud Day 13: ( Camp ) Trek Tiya Day 14: ( Camp ) Trek high camp pin valley Day 15: ( Camp ) trek over Pin Parvati pass - High camp Parvati valley Day 16: ( Camp ) Trek Mantalai lake Day 17: ( Camp ) Trek Thakur Kuan Day 18: ( Camp ) Trek Bhoj Tunda Day 19: ( Camp ) Trek Khirganga Day 20: ( Hotel ) Trek Pulga drive Manikaran - Manali Day 21: ( Hotel ) Manali Day 22: ( Camp ) Trek Lamadug Day 23; ( Camp ) Trek Riyali Thach Day 24: ( Camp ) Trek Shangor Day 25: ( Camp ) Trek Kalihani pass - Dhanko thach Day 26: ( Camp ) trek Lamba parao Day 27: ( Camp ) Trek Sunni Parao Day 28: ( Camp ) Trek Bara-Bangahal village Day 29: ( Camp ) Trek high camp thamser pass Day 30: ( Camp ) Trek Thamser pass - Panihartu Day 31: ( Camp ) Trek Rajgunda Day 32: ( Hotel ) Trek Billing drive - Dharamsala Day 33: ( Hotel ) Mcleodganj Day 34: ( Hotel ) Drive - Delhi. fly home. Only Trek   Day 01: ( Camp 1 ) Drive Manali - Kaza  Day 02: ( Camp 2 ) Drive Gulling - Kungri - Mud Day 03: ( Camp 3 ) Trek Tiya Day 04: ( Camp 4 ) Trek high camp pin valley Day 05: ( Camp 5 ) trek over Pin Parvati pass - High camp Parvati valley Day 06: ( Camp 6 ) Trek Mantalai lake Day 07: ( Camp 7 ) Trek Thakur Kuan Day 08: ( Camp 8 ) Trek Bhoj Tunda Day 09: ( Camp 9 ) Trek Khirganga Day 10: ( Hotel ) Trek Pulga drive Manikaran - Manali Day 11: ( Hotel ) Manali Day 12: ( Camp 10 ) Trek Lamadug Day 13; ( Camp 11 ) Trek Riyali Thach Day 14: ( Camp 12 ) Trek Shangor Day 15: ( Camp 13 ) Trek Kalihani pass - Dhanko thach Day 16: ( Camp 14 ) trek Lamba parao Day 17: ( Camp 15 ) Trek Sunni Parao Day 18: ( Camp 16 ) Trek Bara-Bangahal village Day 19: ( Camp 17 ) Trek high camp thamser pass Day 20: ( Camp 18 ) Trek Thamser pass - Panihartu Day 21: ( Camp 19 ) Trek Rajgunda Day 22: ( Hotel ) Trek Billing drive - Dharamsala

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--Ladakh Zanskar treks-- ZANSKAR TRAVERSE Zanskar Traverse 22 days Darcha- Padum 10 days Padum -Lamayuru 10 days Zanskar & moon lake MARKHA VALLEY Markha valley 8 days Markha & Stok Kangri Markha & Rupshu Nomads Lamayuru-Hemis 10 days CHANGTHANG PLATEAU Changthang nomads 16 days Ladakh to Spiti INDUS & NUBRA VALLEY Sham valley trek Nubra valley trek Lamayuru-Alchi 5 days OTHER TREKS Zanskar Jumlam trek Kang la trek --Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur-- Chandratal lake 10 days Pin Parvati trek Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek Spiti to Kinnaur trek Mountains & monasteries --Kullu Manali treks-- Hamta pass 5 days Chandratal lake trek 10 days Deo Tibba base camp Malana village 5 days Beas Kund trek Bara Bangahal & Bir trek Pin Parvati trek --Garhwal & Kumaun-- Har Ki Dun & Yamunotri Gangotri to Badrinath Nanda Devi & Milam Glacier   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 View all Reviews       Vill. Siyal, H.No. 217, Manali - 175131 Himachal Pradesh , INDIA info@potala-himalaya.com potala.himalaya@gmail.com +91 1902251705 +91 9816076854 skypotala

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