-- Select Trip Category -- Trekking Climbing Mountain Biking Cultural tours --Select Destination-- Ladakh Zanskar Lahaul Spiti Kinnaur Kullu Manali Garhwal Kumaun	Stok Kangri  Peak Climbing with Markha valley trek -19 days On the southern skyline of Leh, the stunning Stok Kangri peak 6'153 mtrs is a perfectly suited to someone seeking for first Himalayan summit. Arriving at Leh by overland or flying, spending few days acclamatising, we visit the some of the great monasteries at Thiksey, Shey, Phyang before heading off the wonderful trek through Markha valley. The trails crosses several remote and picturesque villages. Crossing the Kongmaru la 5'150 mtrs before Nimaling below the impressive peak of Kang Gyatse 6'400 mtrs. Approaching at base camp, we take a straight forward route to summit. Impressive view of Ladakh range and far Karakoram range. TRIP FACTS   Region: Ladakh - Markha valley. Activities: Trekking & Walking, Peak climbing Trip Duration:  19 days Ex New Delhi to New Delhi, 12 days Ex Leh to Leh. Max altitude: 6,153m Accommodation: Deluxe hotel & tent Meals:All meals during trekking and expedition and breakfast in New Delhi, Leh. Transportation: Private vehicle & Aeroplane. Group Size: min 2 pax, max 8 pax   OUTLINE TRIP ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in IGI international airport at New Delhi (230m), transfer to hotel. Day 02: fly to capital of Ladakh Leh (3500m), transfer to hotel. Day 03: Leh: acclimatisation – Sight-seeing tour no. I. Explore leh bazar. Day 04: Leh: Acclimatisation – sight-seeing tour no. II. Visit Shey, Thiksey. Day 05: Drive to Hemis (3600m) - Shang Sumdo (3660m), trek to Chukirmo (4050m), 5 - 6 hrs. Day 06: Trek to Nimaling (4900m). 8 - 9 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Markha (3700m), 6 -7 hrs. Day 08: Trek to Skiu (3300m), 5 hrs Day 09: Trek to Base camp Ganda la (16,097 ft / 4,878 m) 7 hrs. Day 10: Trek to Rumbak (4050m), 5 hrs. Day 11: Trek to Kilchey 7 hrs. Day 12: Trek to Manikarmo (4400m), 6 hrs. Day 13: Trek to Base camp (5000m), 5-6 hrs. Day 14: Climb to summit Stok Kangri (6137m) and back to base camp, 10 -11 hrs. Day 15: Trek to Manikarmo to Stok (3600m) 5-6 hrs, drive to Leh (3500m). Day 16: An extra day to accommodate travel and trek. Day 17: Leh. Day 18: Fly to New Delhi (230m). Day 19: Transfer to IGI airport. Fly to home town. ·         19 DAYS COST INCLUSION Hotel accommodation B/B at 3 star basis New Delhi and Leh. Transportation by jeep as per itinary, sight seeing in around Leh. Airport transfer at Leh, New Delhi. All meals: bed tea, break fast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner. Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horse. All trek and camp gear , single tent or twin sharing basis. Camp fee and Hemis high altitude national park fees. ·         19 DAYS COST EXCLUSION Domestic flight fare Delhi – Leh or Leh – Delhi, Sleeping bags, Meals in Leh, New Delhi, Soft drinks & Alcohal, Personal laundry, Personal insurance. Entrance fee at monasteries. Tipping.  ·         12 DAYS EX LEH TO LEH: COST INCLUSION Jeep Transportation as programe, All meals bed tea, breakfast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner. Local staff, trekking mules. Trekking, camping gears and accossories, tent on twin sharing basis or single tent.  Camp fees and national park fee. Climbing permit fee. ·         12 DAYS EX LEH TO LEH: COST EXCLUSION Deomestic airfare, Hotel accommodations Alcoholic bevarages and soft drinks. Personal lInsurances. Personal laundry and personal tipping to staff. Entrance fee at monasteries. Markha valley & Stok Kangri Testimonials "Perfect  ascent of Stok Kangri in a 4 days climb from Leh. One week in the area of Leh is a perfect acclimatisation. Base and advanced base camp in surrounded by beatifull nature. The summit of the elegant 6153 meter mountain is steep but without technical dificulty. The guide knows how to let enjoy this lovely country with surprises of lovely food and friendship with I 'll never forget. This experience  askes for another visit. When you saw already mountains all over the world, you must go to Ladakh and ask for this guide ! " Paul Van A.,  Belgium "At first, lets thanks you for our trek, it was a big interesting experience with really a kind people than Sanjay (always ready to help). Prem (who can made all food for you was like a magician), and Sonam. They are discreet, helpful, always smiling. All the things which is necessary to have good time. We really enjoyed our trip, and sure that we will keep your address for us or friends who would like to discover Ladakh. And we hope, we can come back later in this place to discover another part of Ladakh. Thanks lot, jullay”. From Muriel and Stephane, Lyon, France. "Our experience has been truly a memorable one. The scenery has been a incredible, the interactions with other travellers most enjoyable, and the service provided by our guide, cook and ponyman were exceptional. Our guide Sanjay, has been without a doubt, the most accommodating and helpful in every way; Krishan, our cook created fresh culinary masterpiece each day ( include a surprise anniversary cake ) ; and omu our pony man, was most gracious in every way. We highly recommend Potala Adventures to all world travellers.": Kristie and Martin A.,Wyoming ,USA
MARKHA VALLEY	Stok Kangri  Peak Climbing with Markha valley trek - detailed itinerary Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi Meeting upon at International airport, transfer to hotel, excursion around Delhi.   Day 02: New Delhi – Leh. fly to capital of Ladakh Leh, transfer to hotel.   Day 03: Leh: Acclimatization. Explore leh market.   Day 04: Leh: Acclimatization Excursion around Leh. Visit Shey, Thiksey.   Day 05: Leh - Hemis - Shang Sumdo (drive) trek to Chukirmo 5 to 6 hrs. From the village of Martselang, proceed up the torrent, to Sumdo. On the right, a valley leads to Shang. Continue up the valley, passing through the tiny settlement of Chogdo. Overnight camp is set at the snout of the deep gorge.   Day 06: Chukirmo - Nimaling (4900m) - 8 to 9 hrs. Immediately after leaving camp, enter into deep gorge. As soon as the pass becomes visible, the trail climbs steeply to the beautiful grassy slopes at the foot of Kongmaru La (17,409 ft/ 5,150 m) with its wonderful views from the top. Descent to Nimaling. The Nimaling plain is a broad undulating meadow which slopes upwards to the base of the ice-clad Kang Gyatse 6400 mtrs. which dominates the area. Nimaling with tiny pasturage in the summer for an astonishing number of animals yaks, dzos, sheep, goats, horses not only from the Markha but also from villages all around. Himalayan Marmots and white tailed Hared can be seen in plenty and it is not unusual to sight an occasional blue-sheep or wolf can be seen, camp by the river.   Day 07: Nimaling - Markha (3700m) - 6 /7 hrs. The trail descends steadily down the narrow valley; pass small villages and barley fields. Further on in a gorge lies the Humlung monastery, not often inhabited. The valley is worth visiting. Camp is set near the village for the night.   Day 08: Markha – Skiu (330m) - 5 hrs A very pleasant walk up one of the loveliest sections of the valley, with thick bushes along the river, which is spanned by several bridges. Camp is set at Skiu.   Day 09: Skiu - Base camp Ganda la (16,097 ft / 4,878 m) 7 hrs. Climb up a well-timbered gorge, which opens on to the broad grassy shoulders of the upper valley of Sumdo. The small villages with its few houses and fields lies at the junction of a small stream with the Skiu Nala. Camp is set here for the night.   Day 10: base camp - Rumbak (4050m) - 5 hrs. Approximately an hours steep climb gets you to the top of the pass. From here spectacular panorama of snow- capped mountains merging into the distance Karakoram range is revealed. The trail descends steadily to the head of the Rumbak valley and passes through the small settlement of Yurutse. Rumbak is a very pretty village of farmers and caravaneers. Overnight camp.   Day 11: Rumbak - Kilchey 7 hrs. Immediately after leaving camp, cross the Nala over the bridge and follow the trail to the right bank of the Rumbak Nala. After a short while a steep ascent through scree and through a complicated knot of ridges leads you to the top. A steep descent leads to the campsite which shelters summer shepherds.   Day 12: Kilchey – Munikarmo (4400m)  - 6 hrs. Descend through the narrow gorge over avalanche debris. Just before the spot where a side stream joins Stok Nala, turn right and keep following the main valley, walking for quite some distance over gentle slope. The slope gets steeper as the valley winds to the right. On leaving the curve, you get your first glimpse of the snow-capped group of mountains. Overnight camping.   Day 13: Munikarmo - Base camp (5000m) – 5 hrs. Immediately after leaving camp, start climbing up the west ridge till top. From here walk eastwards. Base camp is generally set at 5,300 mtrs in moraine below the glacier. Walk through hard ice, climb up an ice wall with 70-degree gradient, past an old snow ridge and crecices. To avoid the loose rocky area just above the snow ridge, traverse the exposed west flank, another ice wall with a 75-degree gradient.#   Day 14: Base camp – summit – base camp – 9/10 hrs. Today make your way to the summit and return back to base camp for overnight camping.   Day 15: Base camp-  Munikarmo - Stok 5/6 hrs. Drive to Leh. Keeping on the left bank of the Stok Nala, the trail descends, going past the jagged ruins of the Staklang Kar fort. At its base is a thick grove of willow. The trail is well worn, being used for the summer movement of cattle and sheep to the higher pastures. The small gorge opens on to an alluvial plain. The 6through apricot orchards and barley fields, ending at the village of Stok and the Ladaklh Sarai. Drive 6 kms to Leh, and overnight stay at hotel. `   Day 16: An extra day to accommodate travel and trek.   Day 17: Leh. Day 18: Leh – New Delhi. Today early morning drive to airport, fly to New Delhi. Day 19: Fly home.   Photo gallery Testimonials Booking - Online Enquiry Contact us

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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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