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Nomads of Changthang Ladakh "off the beaten route" ... Tso-Moriri is a huge mountain lake in the South East Ladakh, in the Rupshu (Chang-Thang Plateau, geographically- a part of Tibetan plateau) region. Karzok village (4'650 m) is situated on the South West bank of this lake and its the worlds highest inhabited village. Karzok monastery and its inhabitants the nomads known as changpas. who lives in Robos (Tent made from Yak wool) during summer looking after their flocks of sheep.   An isolated, wonderful, less traveled  trek far in the mountains of Ladakh and Great Himalayan ranges. The first part of the trekking tour is in Spiti valley, visiting the ancient villages and monasteries like: Kee, Dankhar, Lalung, Tabo, Kungri and Langza. Some of these monasteries are more then 1000 years old. Tabo monastery built by Rinchen Zangpo in 996 A.D. is also known as "the Ajanta of the Himalayas".   Starting of our trek from Kibber (4250m), we walk 500 m down to the Parilungbi gorge. Stepping over the moraine stretches, crevasses and glaciers, we climb to the mighty pass of Parang-la (5450m). Following the Pare Chu, which flows towards South to the Tibet frontier near Chumar village and again enters in Spiti valley, well arrive at the lake, beyond your imagination and expectation; called Tso-Morari TRIP FACTS Region: Spiti, Rupshu,Changthang Plateau, Ladakh, Total Days: 21, Trek days: 12, Grade: Moderate to Strenuous, Maximum elevation: 5450m. Best Season: End of June to September. Photo gallery Online enquiry Booking form   Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: Drive Delhi - Manali. Or fly to Kullu-Bhunter.  Day 03: Drive to Kaza (3600m.) (240km) Day 04: Drive to Dankhar- Tabo 60 kms. Day 05: Drive to Pin valley -Kee -Kibber (4,205m). Day 06: Trek to Thaltak (4550 m) 6 hrs. Day 07: Trek to Jugtak (4850 m) Base camp parangl la. 5 hrs. Day 08: Trek to Parang la (5450 m) Karsha gongma (4800 m) 6 hrs. Day 09: Trek  to Dokpo Phirtse (4700m) 5 hrs. Day 10: Trek  to Lukung (4515 m) 5 hrs. Day 11: Trek  to Norbu sumdo (4300 m) 5 hrs. Day 12: Trek  to Kyangdom (4573 m) 4/5 hrs.  Day 13: Rest & exploration day. Or climb a peak nearby lake.  Day 14: Trek to Thargang over manechan la (4765 m) 6 hrs. Day 15: Trek to Lanyar. 7 hrs. Day 16: Trek  to thelakong la  to camp by the river. 6 hrs. Day 17: Trek to pang. Drive  to Leh. 5 hrs. Day 18: Visit monastery of Shey - Thikse - Hemis - Leh. Day 19: Visit Monastery  of Alchi - Phiyang - Spituk - Leh Day 20: Fly Leh - Delhi. Day 21: fly back to home. Option :- Day 14; Trek  to Karzok. trek Day 15: Today visit of Changpa campsites on a large meadow above Karzok. Day 16: Drive Karzok - Mahe - Leh (226 kms / 7 hrs).   Kibber village 4205 m. Spiti. Starting point of trek to Tsomoriri lake and other parts of Rupshu. Kyangdom camp so named after kyang - wild ass roam around the lake. Tsomoriri lake Parangla pass 5450 m. 21 days Cost Includes: Hotel accommodation at 3 star basis New Delhi, Manali and Leh. Transportation by jeep Manali – Kaza, Kaza-Kibber. Pang-Leh.  Sight seeing of Spiti valley 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.     15 days Cost includes: Jeep Transportation Manali – Kaza. Pang – Leh or Pang – Manali. Manali – Delhi deluxe bus, All meals, staff, trek gear and accossories, trekking mules.  camp fee.   Cost excludes:  Hotel accommodation, sleeping bag, alcohol, personal laundry, insurance, Testomonials “ Dear Traveller, we went on the most amazing 16 days trek from otherside of Rohtang Pass. Through Lahoul and Spiti and over Parang La and pass at 18.300 ft to the lake Tso Moriri and ending up at Pang on the Manali Leh road. It was a demanding but fabulous trek which I highly recommend to anyone who wants a real adventure. Our guide Prem and cook Lobsang were excellent; they took very good care of us and were great company as well. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a well organized and exciting trek”. Jannaca Chics, Zev, and group. Canada DAY 01: ARRIVEL IN DELHI Meeting upon International airport, transfer to hotel, excursion around Delhi.   DAY 02: FLY TO BHUNTER AIRPORT OR DRIVE TO MANALI.   DAY: 03 MANALI - KAZA (3600m.) (240km.)  Drive 10 hrs. Over land journey by jeep over Rohtang pass 3978mtrs. Rohtang pass, which is the gateway to Lahoul –Spiti, Pangi and Zanskar passing to through Chandra Valley, enroute having magnificent view of snow capped mountain of C.B. Ranges and BaraShigri Glacier. These ranges are part of Pir Panjal range of lower Himalayas. Passing through Kunzum –la (4551m) we arrive at first village of Spiti called Losar (4’000m). By the evening arrival at Kaza. Kaza is a beautiful place and sub-headquarter of Spiti region. Over night stay at hotel.   DAY 04: KAZA – DANKHAR – TABO 60 KMS, Drive            Today at first we visit Lalung monastery in beautiful Lingti valley. On the way have a wonderful view of SHILLA PEAK. However monastery is more older than Tabo monastery as it says by the monks at Lalung.  Drive back to the main Spiti valley to visit Dankhar monastery, located on a small hill. Dankhar traditionally was the old capital of Spiti valley. 120 old and young monks are receiving religious training .45 minutes gradual walk towards Dankhar Lake. Visiting Dankhar drive to Tabo. Tabo, an ancient monastery of Spiti celebrated its millennium jubilee in 1996 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. 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 05: TABO – PIN VALLEY – KEE – KIBBER (4,205 M) Drive            Pin valley is known as “ Land of Ibex and Snow-Leopard”.  Visit Kungri gompa in Pin valley and people in valley called “Bhuzen” are of Tibetan origin who migrated to this valley in 10th century. The most famous is the Chamurti horse, one of the fines breed in India. Visit Kee gompa: chosen place for 2000 Kalachakra ceremony. More then 260 young monks receiving religious training here. By the evening arrive at Kibber. Over night stay at Camp or hotel.   DAY: 06  KIBBER—THALTAK (4550M) 6 HOURS. Trek.               First day of Trek, leaving Kibber behind descent 500 meters. To the narrow Parilungbi gorge. Cross the Parang Chu by bridge and follow a small stream until Dumla village 400 mtrs. Dumla, which is last inhabitated village on route. Now 900 mtrs. Gradual climbing, arrival on a ridge, from where splendid and spectacular view of Shilla Peak 6303m. to southeast half an hour down to the campsite of Thaltak. Ladakh Changpa nomad Pari Lungbi gorge. Day 2 after Kibber village, 500 m. deep. Kee Gompa Spiti, located above kee village. 9 kms from Kaza and 6 kms from Kibber. festival in july DAY 07: THALTHAK -- JUGTHANG (4850 M.) Base camp 5 hours Now trail descend 400 mtrs. Down to Parilungla Chu. Cross the river, Climb to saghthag over moraine stretch. Further gradual and exhausting climb to reach the glaciated valley, one to the north and one to the south. Follow the moraine stretch towards north and then arrive at the campsite of Jugthag at as altitude of 4850m DAY 08: JUGHTAG – PARANG LA (5450 m) -- KARSHA GOMGMA (4800M) 6 hours An eventful day for those who have never climbed this height Before. From camp climb up gradually to Parangla on patches of snow panoramic views of Peaks of Ladakh, Lahoul and Spiti for below in the NW you can see the Pare chu which original from this pass. 4 km. Descend through crevasses and glacier then cross the Pare chu. Following the left site of river arrive at campsite of Karsha Gongma. DAY 09: KARSHA GONGMA-DOKPO PHIRTSE (4700M) 5hours. Today we cross the river close to campsite and follow the right bank of Pare Chu. Now the valley becomes broaden .Sometimes on riverbed or above river the trail goes to campsite of Dokpo Phirtse. 60 kms stretch through Kharas, Dokpo phirtse, Dakar, Kuru and Thaktote, which are places where Changpas stays during summer time. Gentle and easy walking along the Pare Chu. Small tributuries to be cross before arriving the Dokpo Phirtse camp site. DAY 10: DOKPO PHIRTSE –LUKUNG (4515) 5hours Today again easy walking along the right bank of Pare-chu.Now the valley becomes wide as you follow the Pare-chu.At different places you come across Patches of grass at nomad’s summer place. DAY 11: LUKUNG-NORBU SUMDO (4300M) 5hours Short stretch along the right bank until arriving a place where a stream joins with pare-chu. The trail goes further to chumar village in Tibet. Pare- chu river to be cross at this point and trek up to right and valley. Walk towards right hand valley. As you trek upwards the landscape changes from dusty plain to green pasture ground. Here you will be welcomed by Changpas. (Tibetan nomads) Overnight camp at Norbu Sumdo. DAY 12: NORBU SUMDO – KYANGDOM (4573m.) 4/5 hours A wonderful and exciting day of trekking tour, here landscape changes dramatically. Walking through pasture and sandy patches the valley become broader and broader. Walking through Chumik Shailfo and crossing stream finally arrive at Tso-moriri Lake. The lake is 24 kms in length and 6 kms wide. Changpass can be seen with their flocks of sheep, goats and yaks near around the lake. Kyang, birds like: bar headed goose, the migratory birds black-necked ducks are also found around the lake. DAY 13: REST AND EXPLORATION AROUND LAKE. Or climb to a peak near lake. DAY 14: KYANGDOM – THARGANG OVER MANECHAN LA (4765m) 6hours Today follow the trail that goes upwards to the Phirtse-phu River. In the beginning the valley is narrow with rugged rocks. Altitude makes no difference as we follow the left bank of river. Crossing streams gentle climb to Manechanla-la and campsite of Thargang. DAY 15: THARGANG – LANYAR LA - LANYAR (7 hours) Leaving camp behind today again follow the left bank of stream. Small pass of Lanyar –la to be cross. This region is dwelt by Ladakhi changpass (nomads) looking for their sheep for summer grassing. Two hour later arrive at the campsite of Lanyar. Splendid view around the campsite of Zanskar range. DAY 16: LANYAR –THELA KONG LA – KHALAD (6 hours) Long and exhausting day trek, gradual ascent to the pass, extensive view of the barren plateau Kyangchu thang. After crossing Thela Kong la follow the Zara Chu. Several time Zaru Chu have to cross. By the evening arrive at the campsite of Khalad. DAY 17: KHALAD – PANG (5 hours) Now trek downwards following the Zara Chu and crossing some time on left, some time on right. Lastly arrive at Pang Tented summer camp on Manali-Leh highway. DAY 18: PANG – LEH Drive to Leh over Taglang La 5314 mtrs which is the 2nd highest motorable pass on the world. Over night stay at hotel. DAY 19: Visit monastery of Shey - Thikse - Hemis - Leh. Based out of our hotels, we visit the monasteries of Shey, the old capital of Leh, and the monasteries of Thikse and Hemis. Return to hotel by evening. DAY 20: Visit Monastery of Alchi - Phiyang - Spituk - Leh. Today, we drive west along the Indus River visiting the monasteries of Phiyang, Spituk and Alchi. Return to Leh by evening DAY 21: Transfer to the airport. Fly Leh - Delhi. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free. DAY 22: EXCURSION AROUND DELHI. We visit the Qutub Minar, India gate and the Red Fort. Evening transfer to the international airport for the flight home. OPTION: DAY 14; KYANGDOM – KARZOK- Along the lake for 7 hrs to Karzok village. Evening visit Karzok gompa. DAY 15: Today visit the Changpa campsites on a large meadow above Karzok. Spend the day watching nomadic life at work. Return to Karzok by late afternoon. Overnight at Camp. Day 16: Drive Karzok - Mahe - Leh (226 kms / 7 hrs). A long day's drive back to Leh via Mahe Bridge and travelling along the Indus river valley gets us to Leh by late afternoon. Check into hotel Omasila / Hotel Caravan.

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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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