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- Trek the Bhaba Route: Pin & Bhaba valley trek - 12 days

 

Spiti is located on the Tibetan border enclosed on the South East by Tibet, North West by Ladakh, West by Lahoul and Kullu. Geologically and archeologically Spiti valley is living museum. Spiti valley is formed by the Spiti river, which rises on the slopes of Kunzom pass (4551m) and ends at the river confluence with Pare-Chu near Sumdo. The length of the valley is about 150km. Enroute Spiti river receives the water of many streams: Guindi Nala, Parilungbi Chu, pin river and Lingti river. There are two routes to Spiti, one over Rohtang-pass (3978m/13050ft) and Kunzom pass and other via Shimla, Rampur and Kinnaur

TRIP FACTS

Regions: Spiti, Pin valley & Kinnaur.

Best Season: Mid June to Mid October,

Trip Length: 18 days Ex New Delhi, 12 days ex-Manali.

Trek days: 11 nights camp.

Difficulty: Moderate,

Max. Elevation: 4640m.Bhawa pass or Tarik la pass.

OUTLINE ITINERARAY

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Manali 2040m. 14 -16 hrs.

Day 03: Manali: Acclimatisation – Sight Seeing.

Day 04: Manali – Rohtang la 3978m- Kunzom la 4551m – Kibber 4205 Drive / camp.
Day 05: Trek to Gete - Kye – Rangrik Camp.
Day 06: Trek to Langza - Hikkim- Comik. camp.
Day 07: Trek to Dimul. camp.
Day 08: Trek to Lalung. camp.
Day 09: Drive to Dankhar – Tabo  - Kungri. Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Mud Pharka. 5 / 6 hrs. camp.

Day 11: Trek to base camp (balder) 5/6 hrs. camp.

Day 12: Trek to Kara over Bhawa pass (4640 mtrs.) 6 /7 hrs. camp.

Day 13: Trek to Gulling. 5/6 hrs. camp.

Day 14: Trek to Kafnu. Drive to Sarahan. 3/4 hrs. Drive 5 hrs.

Day 15: Drive to Manali over Jalori pass. hotel.

Day 16: An extra day to accomodate the trek or travel.

Day 17: Manali – New Delhi. Drive.hotel.

Day 18: Fly home.

·         18 days Ex New Delhi to New Delhi - Cost Includes:

·         Hotel accommodation at 3 star basis New Delhi, Manali.

·         Transportation by jeep as per itinary.

·         All meals.

·         Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules/horses or porters.

·         All trekking and camping gears.

·         Camp fee and national park fees.

·         First aid medical supplies.

·         Cost excludes:

·         Personal insurances.

·         International and domestic flights.

·         Alcoholic bevarages & soft drinks.

·         Personal laundry, personal tipping to staff.

·         Entrance fee at monasteries.

·         12 days Ex Manali to Manali - Cost includes:

·         Jeep Transportation as per itinary Manali to Manali.

·         All trekking and camping gears.

·         All meals,

·         Staff: Guide, cook, trekking mules/horses or porters.

·         Cost excludes:

·         Hotel accommodations.

·         Alcoholic bevarages and soft drinks.

·         Personal insurances.

·         Personal laundry and personal tipping to staff.

 

 

 

Trek the Bhaba Route: Pin & Bhaba valleys

TREK THE BHABA ROUTE: PIN & BHABA VALLEY

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi, meeting upon at Indhira Gandhi international airport. Transfer to Hotel.

 

Day 02: New Delhi – Manali. 14-16 hrs. 

Depart New Delhi at 18:00 hrs. arrival Manali next morning at 10:00 hrs.

 

Day 03: at Manali: Acclimatisation

sight seeing in around Manali. Visit Hadimba temple, vashisht hot spring, hadimba temple, Manu temple and Tibetan monastery.

 

DAY 04: MANALI - BATAL (4,030mt.) – Kibber 4205m. 8 hrs.

Today an early departure from Manali, we drive 3 hours to Rohtang pass (3,978mt.) Which is get way to Lahoul & Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar.16km down to foot of the pass a small place called Gramphu. A dusty and rugged path leads towards Batal. Along the left for 17km to Chatru then on the right bank of Chandra River to Batal. Now drives climb to Kunzom la pass and enters in Spiti valley. We arrive at Losar the most picturesque village in Spiti valley at an altitude of 4000m. We pass many villages along the route Kiato, Pangmo, Hal, Rangrik. At Rangrik bridge we take the left hand road to Kee. And continues to Kibber village. Overnight camp.

DAY 05: KIBBER – GETE – TASHI GANG - KEE MONASTERY – RANGRIK 7-8 hrs.

Today after breakfast we ascent through a small plateau and alpine pasture. Magnificient view of Kibber village below with Chichim village across. A short distance beyond Gete village (4,400mt.) Climb up for an hour, on route find some fossils. Spiti is living museum for geologist. Trek down to visit Kee Monastery, Which has biggest largest Spiti valley, having 260 young and old monks receiving religious as well as dances. Monastery has numbers rare painting, scriptures and scrolls. After visiting Kee monastery we descend to Kee village and 3 kms on the road to campsite of Rangrik.

DAY 06: RANGRIK – LANGZA 4400m. – HIKKIM - KOMIC 4500m. 6-7 hrs. trek.

Today after breakfast we cross the bridge on Spiti river and ascent steeply to Langza village. After a long climbing the beautiful view of Chocho Khang Nilda (6380m) the third highest peak in Spiti valley. The first impressive view of Langza village refresh your soul. The upper section of this village called Langza gongma where Lang monastery situated, which is believed to be an oldest as Tabo complex and lower section of village called Langza yongma. camp near the village. Visit Langza monastery. The major attraction in Langza involves exploring fossils - the remains of Tethys sea of ancient Gondwana land. To find this we walk 30 minutes above lang on the small narrow stream, where these pieces can be observe, after we gradually ascend along the ridge to Hikkim village. Langza, Hikkim and Comik, these three villages are situated between at an altitude of 4,400m to 4,600m. Favorite route those looking for fossils on living geological museum. At Hikkim we stop for lunch and climb gently to Komic village.

At Hikkim, The ruins of Tangyud can be seen near Hikkim village which has been destroyed in 1972 earth quake. Built in 14th Century and it belongs to Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The lamas of this gompa are known to be proficient in tantra. After Hikkim short climb to Comik , relatively first view of Tangyud monastery. The village of Comik located at a short descent from monastery. The short trail to Kum Kum cave, the meditation retreat to Lamas of this monastery is worth visit. Camp near the village.

DAY 07: KOMIC – DEMUL 4350m. 6-7 hrs.

Today early breakfast and leaving camp we reltively ascend to Kaugme high pasture land of Spiti. After an hour of walk from Komic crossing a small pass 4700M with prayer flags and chorten, we get panoramic view of Cho Cho khang namo and chau chau khang nilda and numbers of other peaks in Pin valley. Traversing over the small plateau we can find small doksa. Climbing uphill along the high pasture we cross another pass at 4600m. We can encounter with wild animals and birds. Enroute numbers of medicine plants can be find. We stop for lunch at Doksa where villagers from Demul and Komic do come for summer grazing for domestic animals.We descend down to Demul village. The final ascent to another pass lies at 4700m from where a panoramic view of Manirang peak second highest in Spiti valley can be seen. Lookout the beautiful view of Lingti valley, which is 60 km. Long to North. Camp at Demul.

DAY 08: DEMUL – LALUNG 3800m 5 hrs.

After village we descend steep 600m 1:30 hours to Sanglung before crossing bridge . Today after Demul we descent first to Zong phu where caves were used by inhabitants of Demul as security from attacks. Now steep descent through narrow gorge for 2 hrs. to the valley floor to Lingti river, the major tributary of the Spiti river. Now we trek along the right bank of Lingti to Sanglung village 3600m, where we stop for lunch amidst barley and peas fields. Continue to trek after crossing bridge we climb to Lalung village for 45 minutes through fields and numbers of seabuck thorn tree planted along the route. Lalung is the last village in Lingti valley. Very important valley. At the end of this valley Tibet is not so far from here. We visit Lalaung monastery known as Sherkhang temple. Believed to be 1000 year more older than Tabo gompa. Built by Rinchen Zangpo. Legend declares that Rinchen Zangpo planted a willow tree and said if this willow tree survives till next day than monastery should be constructed here, it survived and built temple in one single night. According to legends. Still the same willow tree can be seen at Lalung monastic compound. We camp beside temple.

DAY 09: LALUNG – DANKHAR 3890m  –SICHILING-TABO -KUNGRI. DRIVE.

Today after breakfast we drive along the well maintained route to Dankhar. We leave the main route and ascend gently along the ridge at the main valley of Spiti. From this point wonderful view of 2 major junction of Spiti river with Lingti and Pin river can be seen. Dankhar ridge can be seen from this point.Easy walking towards Dankhar monastery through alpine meadows. We arrive at Dankhar where first visit to Queen’s palace than old Dankhar monastery. New monastery built near by. 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. Visiting after we drive to Tabo Monastery which is 1,000 years old. Built in 996A.D. by Rinchen Tsangpo, Monastery is also known as Ajanta of Himalayas. 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. Tabo monastery is oldest archeologically the most important monastery of Spiti. Drive back top Attargo, from where Pin River meets Spiti River. A 20 km.unmatteled road will take you to the pin valley, known for the land of Ibex and snow Leopard. Overnight camp near the pin river.

Day 10: Tilling – Mud Pharka.  5 / 6  hrs.  trek

trek to Mud Pharkha, along the Pin river. Overnight camp.

 

Day 11: Mud Pharka – base camp (balder) 5/6 hrs. trek.

Trek to base camp – Balder below Bhawa pass. Overnight camp.

 

Day 12: base camp – Kara over Bhawa pass (4640 mtrs.) 6 /7 hrs. trek

crossing of Bhawa pass to Kara. Overnight camp at Kara.

 

Day 13: Kara – Gulling.  5/6 hrs. trek.

Trek from Kara to Gulling. Overnight camp at Gulling.

 

Day 14: Gulling – Kafnu. 3-4 hrs. trek. Drive to Sarahan.

Descend to Kafnu village. Pick up by jeep and drive to Sarahan. Visit of Bhimakali temple. Overnight camp at Sarahan, just above cricket ground.

 

Day 15: Sarahan– Manali. Drive.

drive by jeep to Manali via Jalori pass to Manali.

 

Day 16: An extra day to accomodate the trek or your travel.

 

Day 17; Manali – New Delhi. Drive.

 

Day 18: New Delhi fly home.


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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! ”.

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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

 

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“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

 

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Hi Prem,

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

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