-- Select Trip Category -- Trekking Climbing Mountain Biking Cultural tours --Select Destination-- Ladakh Zanskar Lahaul Spiti Kinnaur Kullu Manali Garhwal Kumaun	High passes of Ladakh & Zanskar Lamayuru - Darcha trek Here is a chance for hardiest trekker, 14 to 20 kms of rough tough and wonderful views every day for 3 weeks. You and your group will be led among Western Himalayas premier long distance footpath. Which links Darcha in Lahoul with Padum in Zanskar and Lamayuru in Ladakh. At several points you will visit : Phuktal monastery which is built under a huge cave, Sani gompa, Mani gompa, Burdan gompa, Karsha gompa, Lingshed gompa and Lamayuru gompa. You will reach as high as 5100 mtrs , the path crosses several passes Shingo la 5100 mtrs, Perfi la, Hunuma la 4800 mtrs, Sengge la 5060 mtrs, Sirsir la  and Prinkiti la. As you cross old pack horse trail, sheperds track, and ancient route.  The route crosses rivers of Chandra, Bhaga, Tsarap, Doda, Zanskar and Indus  TRIP FACT: Region: Ladakh, Zanskar, Lahaul,  Total Day:28 Trek Days: 20, Grade: Moderate to strenuous Maximum Elevation : Shingo - la (5090mt.), Best Season: Mid June to September end OUTLINE TREK ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: Fly Leh. Day 03: Leh acclimatisation Day 04: Leh acclimatisation Day 05: Leh – Alchi - Lamayuru 3510m, 6-7 hrs. 125 kms. Day 06: Lamayuru – Wanla 3250m. 3-4 hrs. Day 07: Wanla – Hanupatta 3760m.6-7 hrs. Day 08: Hanupatta – Photoksar 4200m. 6-7 hrs. Day 09: Photoksar – Base camp Sengge la  7-8 hrs. Day 10: Base camp Sengge la – Lingshed 5-6 hrs. Day 11: Lingshed – Snertse 6-7 hrs. Day 12: Snertse – Perfi la 3950m.-Hanumil 3380m.  5-6 hrs. Day 13: Hanumil – Pishu 3450m. 5 hrs. trek. Day 14: Pishu – Karsha 3600m. 5 hrs. trek. Day 15: Karsha – Padum 3500m. 3 hrs. trek. Day 16: Padum – Raru 3800m.  5-6 hrs. Day 17: Raru – Vipula 3750m, 4-5 hrs. Day 18: Vipula – Purne 3775m. 4-5 hrs. Day 19: Purne – Phuktal 3850m. – Purne Day 20: Purne – Kargyak 4050m,, 6-7 hrs. Day 21: Kargyak – Lakhong 4450m, 5 hrs. Day 22: Lakhong – Ramjak 4300m. 7-8 hrs. Day 23: Ramjak – Palhamo 3700m, 5-6 hrs. Day 24: Palhamo – Darcha 3300m 3-4 hrs. trek. Drive Keylong. Day 25: Kelyong - drive Manali .  Day 26: Manali. Day 27: Drive to Delhi. Day 28: Fly home. 28 days Cost Includes: Hotel accommodation at 3 star basis New Delhi, Manali and Leh. Transportation by jeep Manali – Darcha. Lamayuru – Leh. Local sight seeing around Manali. Deluxe bus Delhi – Manali, Leh – Delhi air fare. All meals: bed tea, break fast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner. Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horse. All trek gear and accessories, Camp fee and national park fees. Cost Excludes: Sleeping bags, Alcohal, personal laundry, Personal insurance. Entrance fee at monasteries. Tipping. 22 days Cost Includes: Transportation Manali – Darcha, Lamayuru – Leh. Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, Dinner, snacks, hot drinks. We serve Indian, Tibetan, Chinese and local cuisine. Well English speaking local guide. Cook, Kitchen assistant. Horseman with mules. Trek gear: 2 men sharing 3 season tent, air mattresses, air pillow, dining tent, table chair. Camping fee along the trek. national park fee. Cost excludes: Hotel accommodations, Sleeping bags Alchoholic bevarages. Entrance fee at monasteries. personal laundry, Personal insurance,
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	Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.   Day 02: Delhi – Leh.   Day 03: Leh. Acclimatisation   Day 04: Leh acclimatisation    Day 05: Leh – Alchi - Lamayuru 3510m, 6-7 hrs. 125 kms. Today after breakfast at Leh, we drive to Alchi  monastery. Situated at a distance of 67 kms from Leh.  Built on lowlands rather than on a hilltop as others are. In order to protect from enemies. The chortens around Alchi gompa contains numerous wall murals of Rinchen Zangpo, who has built this monastery. Alcho monastery has vast collections of wall paintings, and wood sculpture. We continue to drive to Lamayuru gompa. Oldest monastery in Ladakh. Founded by Indian scholar Mahasiddhacharya Naropa in 11th century. Lamayuru host mask dance festival ( Yuru Kabgyat ) during 17th and 18th day of  fifth months of the Tibetal Lunar calendar. It belongs to red hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Monastery in rich with Thankas and wall paintings. Overnight camp.   Day 06: Lamayuru – Wanla 3250m. 3-4 hrs. Today first day of trek. We leave Lamyuru behind the trails follows the fields. We gently climb towards Prinkiti la at a height of 3750m. We descend down to Shila village from where a trail goes towards Yogma la to Kanji village. 3 kms along the right bank of stream until the campsite at Wanla. Beautiful campsite at Wanla. Afternoon visit Wanla monastery and village around.   Day 07: Wanla – Hanupatta 3760m.6-7 hrs. Today after breakfast leaving Wanla campsite, we cross the bridge , we follow the dusty trail towards Phenjila 3410m. Arriving at Phenjila where left hand valley trails goes towards Konzke la to Chilling. We enter to valley where it started to become narrow and narrow with rock walls rising above 1000m. We trek on a deep gorge, continue along the river. After crossing a small bridge, we turn west to Spang nala and climb  gently towards the village of Hanupatta. We camp short after Hanupatta close to stream.   Day 08: Hanupatta – Photoksar 4200m. 6-7 hrs. Today gradual climb along  the spang nala towards Sirsir la 4850m.  Just before Sirsir la right hand trails that goes to Shilakong and yogma la. From pass magnificient view of Zanskar mountains and Sengge la pass itself. Next 2-3 hrs. Of trek to Photoksar village. From pass we descent steep towards photang river. Along the river until picturesque village of Photosar. Beautiful campsite.visit village and discover around.   Day 09: Photoksar – Base camp Sengge la  7-8 hrs. Today after crossing the stream we climb to Bumiktse la 4200m. Continue to climb on a high pasture land on photang valley, where villagers of Photokars keep their yaks , dzo, and horses for grazing. At final stage we climb steep to Sengge la 5060m. the 2nd highest point of our trek. Sengge in Tibetan means lion. So its lion pass, the view and formations of pass appears like liob. A panoramic view of Zanskar mountains.  Next 1 hrs of steep descent to base camp for overnight camp.   Day 10: Base camp Sengge la – Lingshed 5-6 hrs. Leaving base camp or Gazo behind we trek high above Zanskar river and descend to small pass of Kiupa la 4520m. Than steep descent to small stream. Next gradual ascent to cross small villages of Skiumpta and Gongma 3840m. Leaving village behind we cross Netoski la 4475 m. Great view of Nyerak far across Zanskar river. We descent easily to village of Lingshed and great monastery of Ligshed itself.   Day 11: Lingshed – Snertse 6-7 hrs. Today after breakfast the we walk along the green fields of Lingshed. Later  long gradual ascent towards Hunuma la pass 4800m. From top of pass panoramic view of Lingshed, Sengge la and Ladakh mountain range. This pass is connecting point between Ladakh and Zanskar. Than descent deep inside hanging valley until campsite of Snertse.   Day 12: Snertse – Perfi la 3950m.-Hanumil 3380m.  5-6 hrs. After Snertse long descent towards Oma tokpo. Crossing the oma tokpo long ascent towards Perfi la 3950m. The last pass between Lamayuru – Padum. From top we will be rewarded with great view of Zanskar mountains and could visible the village of Hanumil from pass. Last patch we trek along the Zanskar river to village of Hanumil and overnight camp.   Day 13: Hanumil – Pishu 3450m. 5 hrs. trek. Today after breakfast we follow the left bank of Zanskar river on relatively level path.We cross the village of Pidmo 3420m. Small village located beside Zanskar river.  We cross the bridge on small stream and continue towards the village of Pishu for next 2-3 hrs. of trek. Pishu is beautiful village situated left banks of Zanskar river.   Day 14: Pishu – Karsha 3600m. 5 hrs. trek. Today leaving Pishu behind we trek on levelled path. Ruin fort and ancient kingdom of Zangla can be seen along the way. The next patch of our trek  on river banks where usually its hot during a sunny day. We cross the Rinam village 3550m.  After Rinam the great and spectacular sight of our trek can be profitable with Karsha monastery, the largest monastery in Zanskar region. It belongs to Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The lovely campsite of Karsha situated between willows tree. We visit monastery afternoon. Explore the village and meet people.   Day 15: Karsha – Padum 3500m. 3 hrs. trek. Leaving Karsha and having Karsha on the sight. We descent towards the Doda river. After crossing the river on bridge we trek on level path to Pipiting village. Continue to trek to Padum. Headquarter of Zanskar region. Explore the Padum market. If there is enough time we visit Sani gompa. overnight camp in Padum.   Day 16: Padum – Raru 3800m.  5-6 hrs. Leaving Padum we trek along the Tsarap tchu and enter in Lungnak valley. The day is walk on dusty trail usually a foundation of road to Darcha over Shingola pass. We follow this dusty trail upto Raru. village.  Enroute we pass Barden monastery and Mune village. From Mune its an hours of trek to Raru. A good campsite beside small lake at Raru. Late afternoon visit Raru village.   Day 17: Raru – Vipula 3750m, 4-5 hrs. Today after breakfast continue to our trek we descend down to Tsarap tchu and cross wooden bridge. Continue to trek along the river to Vipula. Enroute magnificient view of Ichar village. Vipula is small tea shop. We camp near by river. Its narrow valley.   Day 18: Vipula – Purne 3775m. 4-5 hrs. Today leaving Vipula behind we continue to trek along the river. Trail goes through some impressive gorges. Ascending to villages of Tsetang, Surle above the trail. Arriving at the confluence of Tsarap and Kargiak rive. We cross the river by bridge and climb short to Purne village and campsite.   Day 19: Purne – Phuktal 3850m. – Purne Today a great day to visit one of the fantastic view of Zanskar. We follow the trek towards Phuktal gonpa along the left bank of Tsarap river. We cross the river by bridge and trail goes along the right bank of river. We will have first impressive view of Phuktal by climbing short ridge. The most spectacular sight in Zanskar and our trek. Main temple built inside huge cave and rest of monastery houses built on rock cliff. The monastery was founded by Changsems Sherab Zangpo. We visit this great monastery and retrace back to campsite at Purne.   Day 20: Purne – Kargyak 4050m,, 6-7 hrs. We trek back to same bridge that we have cross a 2 days before. We climb gently to Yal village. We pass beautiful village of Testa 3900m and Karu. We cross the river just before Tangtse village. Continue to trek along the right bank of Kargiak river we arrive at Kargyak village. One of the highest village in Zanskar region. Overnight camp beside river.   Day 21: Kargyak – Lakhong 4450m, 5 hrs. Today leaving Kargyak village behind well defined trail to Gomburangjom peak. An impressive summit along the trail is magnificient.  The valley ends and the doksa of Kagyak people can be seen as dotted on terrain. Its lovely high pasture land for yaks, dzo and sheep. We cross the stream and camp at Lakhong.   Day 22: Lakhong – Ramjak 4300m. 7-8 hrs. Today we climb towards Shingo la pass or shinkun la 5100m. The highest point of our trek. Right after camp we climb gently on high pasture terrain to base camp, next patch of trek over rock fields and glacier. Top of Shingo la prayer flags and mani stones are telling story of those people cross over years back. With impressive view back to Zanskar side the valley we trek and summits rising above 6000m. of Great Himalayn range. We descend down on glacier and snow paches. We cross Chumik Nakpo and finally arrive at the campsite of Ramjak.   Day 23: Ramjak – Palhamo 3700m, 5-6 hrs. Today after Ramjak we descent to cross the bridge and arrive at Zanskar Sumdo 3860m. We follow the right bank of river. Enroute some tributary to cross. An easy walk to Palhamo campsite. Beautiful campsite.   Day 24: Palhamo – Darcha 3300m 3-4 hrs. trek. Drive Keylong. Short after camp we cross the river and climb up to join the main trail that leads to Chika Rarik 3430m villages. Along the road till we descent down to reach Darcha. The main village of Darcha itself located far across Bhaga river. At Darcha Sumdo there are numbers of small tea shops. After refreshing and checking in at Darcha check point, we drive to Keylong, headquarter of Lahaul and Spiti. Enroute we pass Jispa and Gemur village. At Stingri we enter in Gari valley. Overnight hotel.   Day 25 : Keylong – Manali.   Day 26: Manali.   Day 27: Manali - New Delhi.    Day 28: Fly home.

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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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