-- Select Trip Category -- Trekking Climbing Mountain Biking Cultural tours --Select Destination-- Ladakh Zanskar Lahaul Spiti Kinnaur Kullu Manali Garhwal Kumaun --Lahaul Spiti Kinnaur-- Chandratal lake 10 days Pin Parvati trek Kinner Kailash Parikrama Spiti to Kinnaur trek Mountains & monasteries	Pin Parbati trek - On the Snow Leopard trail - Beyond Kullu 12 days 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 since 1987). Setting off from Manikaran on our 10 days trek we. We start with 2 days through thick Alpine forest, for pleasure we will have an  open air natural  hot sulphur bath at Khir Ganga - a great significant place for the  Indian Sadhu (Saint). Progressively at first through dense alpine forest , followed by bushes, lakes, wild flower, pasture, peaks with long glacier, beginning to North lunar landscapes, sky rocketing peaks that illuminate the valley in dazzling hues of white, gray, green and golden yellow with the rising sun. Pin valley promises lingering pictures of starkness and rugged beauty of the Himalayan Cold Desert. Further crossing natural  rock bridge at Pandu  we arrive at Mantalai  lake - a famous Hindu pilgrimage. 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. The pass itself is a transition zone between 2 different world. The trek ends at the small picturesque village of Sagnum / Mikkim, surrounded by lovely barley fields. From here, a jeep safari into the Spiti valley offers opportunities of visiting beautiful ancient gompas of Kungri, Tabo, Dhankar, Lahlung and Ki as well as Kibber, 2nd highest permanently inhabited villages in the world, before returning to Manali.   TRIP FACTS Regions: Kullu, & Spiti, Best Season: Mid June to Mid October, Trip Length: 17 days Trek days: 10, Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous, Highest Elevation: 5319m Group Size: 2 to  08 people   OUTLINE TREK ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: New Delhi - Manali. Drive. Day 03: Manali: Acclamatise. Day 04: Manali - Manikaran (1700m) Drive 84 KM, 4 hrs.   Day 05: Trek to - Pulga (2100m) Khir Ganga (2850m) 5 hrs. Day 06: Trek to Tunda Bhuj (3200m) 5/6 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Thakur Kuan (3400m) 5 hrs. Day 08: Trek to Mantalai (4070m) 7 hrs. Day 09: Trek to base camp ( 4550 m ) 6 hrs. Day 10: Trek to Pin Parvati pass 5314 mtrs. camp by the river (4810m) 7/8 hrs Day 11: Trek to Tiya (3900m) 5/6 hrs. Day 12: Trek to Mud (3600m) 5 hrs Day 13: Trek to Sagnum (3540m) 4/5 hrs, Drive to Tabo 1:30 hrs.  Day 14: Visit Dankhar gompa- Kee -Kibber -Kaza  (3,360M) Drive Day 15: Drive to Manali (2,040 M)   Day 16: Manali - New Delhi. Day 17: fly back to home.     Price Includes: 1) Trekking gear: Two men sharing tent, dining tent,  kitchen tent, mattresses, 2) Meal: While on trekking Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, local and western cuisine is served. All meal is included while on trekking, jeep safari. 3) Trekking permits / National park fee/ camp fee. 4) Staff: Guide (well English speaking local guide, Assistant guide, cook, kitchen boy, camp boy, porters, horses/mules, horseman. 5) Transportation: to and fro, Tata Sumo, Tata Qualis, Gypsy, Deluxe bus, 6) Medical supplies. First Aid Kit. 7) Hotel accommodation    Price Excludes: 1) International and domestic flight fare: Delhi-Bhunter, Bhunter Delhi. . 2) Air Rescue / Alchoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses. 3) Sleeping bag. For booking of Pin Parbati trek Please contact us at info@potala-himalaya.com	Pin Parvati pass
	Pin Parbati detailed trek itinerary Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.   Day 02: New Delhi – Manali. Departure to Manali by overland drive, 14 hrs.  over night stay in Hotel.   Day 03: Manali: Acclimatisation.   Day 04: Manali – Manikaran ( 1700m) Drive 84 KM, 4 hrs. Drive to Manikaran 84 km from Manali by bus / jeep. Stay at Manikaran. Famous for its hot water springs and ancient temples. Overnight stay at hotel.   Day 05: Manikaran - Kalga (2100m) – Khir ganga (2850m) 5 hrs Trek. The trek winds through some small villages. Below Pulga ascend through the pine forest to reach at Pulga. Trek leads through coniferous forests, waterfalls and various villages. Camp at Khirganga. An open meadow and hot springs at the distance of 100m up the meadow.   Day 06: Khir ganga – Tunda bhuj (3200m) 5/6 hrs Trek There is a steady ascend out of the gorge, the valley then widens and trail crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wild flowers in the summer. Camp at Tunda Bhuj there are fine alpine views down the valley and waterfalls tumbling down the cliffs on the opposite side of the valley.   Day 07: Tunda bhuj – Thakur kuan (3400m) 5 hrs. Trek. Trek through birch grooves, rocks and dense vegetation then trail descends to the riverbank. Cross Parvati river on a newly wooden bridge and climb gently for 1:30 hrs Just before campsite again cross river by cable. Over night camp at Thakur Kuan.   Day 08: Thakur kuan - Mantalai (4070m) 7 hrs Trek Trail passes through several Gaddi encampments before crossing a side river a natural rock bridge.Just above this natural rock bridge called Pandu Bridge. According to Hindu mythology the bridge commemorates the retreat of the Pandva brothers to the Spiti and Tibet. The trail then ascends gradually through a series of flowered meadows intercepted with boulder field brought down by many side streams. Just before Mantalai, 200mt. Ascend over the boulders field to abroad plateau. Camp at Mantalai.   Day 09: Mantalai - Base camp  (4550m) 6 hrs trek Trek is now through boulder and scree out of the main valley. The trail crosses a series of meadows before a further steep climb leads to base of Pin Parvati pass. Day 10: Base camp-  Pin Parvati pass 5314 mtrs.- camp by the river (4810m) 7/8 hrs Today steep ascend over boulders to a large snowfield below the pass. Then trail step up to the Pin Parvati pass over snowfield. The pass provides magnificent view snow capped ranges. Descent from the pass is a gradual over a snowfield initially; it becomes steep in many places. Camp by the river.   Day 11: Camp- Tiya (3900m) 5/6 hrs Initially walking on the loose rocks and many small streams to cross. Trail then leads small plateau above the valley then it leads down to a grassy campsite. Camp at Tiya. Day 12: Tiya  - Mud (3600m) 5 hrs Trail goes down to the valley is gradual walk. Just before reaching Mud it is little bit difficult. Camp at Mud.   Day 13: Mud - Sagnum (3540m) - Tabo 4/5 hrs Trek, Drive 1:30 hrs. Trek towards village Sagnam is a gradual walk. Sagnam is largest village in the Pin valley. After crossing the river arrive at Mikkim village just before Kungri Monastery, visiting Kungri monastery drive  jeep to TABO (3100m). Tabo Monastery, which is 1,000 years old. Built in 996A.D. by Rinchen Tsangpo, Monastery is also known as Ajanta of Himalaya.Sherlang, Duang Domlang gompa regard by many as only next to Tholong monastery in Tibet. 10th century Tabo monastery has large number of scriptures, peaces of arts, wall painting, Thankas and stucco. Archeologically the most important monastery of Spiti. Over night stay in hotel.   Day 14: Tabo- Dankhar - Kee –Kibber- Kaza  (3,360M) Drive Dankhar traditionally was the old capital of Spiti valley. However monastery is more old the Tabo monastery. 120 old and young monks are receiving religious training Visit Key Monastery, with 260 young and old monks, receiving religious teaching and training mask dances. Monastery has numbers of rare paintings, scriptures and scrolls. Lastly come to Kibber village, continue to the next small  village of TASHI GANG (4350 mtrs) which is  the 2nd highest village in world. Drive back to camp near Rangrik bridge. over night stay in camp.   Day 15: Kaza - Manali (2,040 M) Drive over Kunzom pass (4,551 m) and Rohtang pass (3,978 m) to Manali.   Day 16: Manali - Delhi.   Day 17: fly back to home.   TESTIMONIALS "Dear Traveller, after a many months travelling and various trekking expeditions we finally found the perfect trek The Pin Parvati trek. 9 days of the most stunning scenery in this part of world. The scenery itself would have been enough to make this journey of a lifetime but the experience was heightened by the company of our porters. They led from Potala Adventurers. Many thanks must go to them for their hard work and insatiable some of humoures through the most difficult part. You can’t much better than these groups, particularly when I remember Kunchok’s brown bread; Marvelous. Peace and happy travelling". John Davis Ireland “Our second step from Spiti valley to Manikaran, Pin Parvati trek was same perfect organized as 1st part ( Lamayuru - Darcha ). Porters cook and guide did their work absolutely professional. Thanks to Potala Adventures especially Mr. Tenzin Ningbo head organizer: Potala Adventures ".  Mr. Bar Edelbacher and friend. AUSTRIA. August 2009. Photo gallery Testimonials Booking - Online enquiry Contact us

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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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