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Zanskar - Darcha Padum ACROSS ZANSKAR HIMALAYA " & Suru valley of Ladakh" ... Zanskar trekking is a challenging Himalayan adventure trek in an exotic land of ancient kingdoms, high mountain passes and unforgettable landscapes, villages with a bit of exploratory trekking thrown in for good measure. A journey through Leh - Ladakh and Zanskar, once part of the Kingdom of Western Tibet, is a journey back through the centuries to a time when nomads transmigrated from one pastureland to another, and traded their salt and wool barley and staples with the people of the lowlands. The people of the lowland are typically and culturally rich in the villages and seen their living life style. We can find while we were there that Tibetan Buddhist lamas, cliff-side monasteries, grazing yaks and lively, traditional villages add a sense of the otherworldly to our journey through Ladakh & Zanskar. The region, once explored by the old explorers in search of better trade, a route to forbidden Lhasa and unimaginable wealth, some days challenges us with high passes to cross and rivers to negotiates, and rewards is with a taste of 'old Tibet'. Our trek passes through the small Kingdom of Yulchung, a time barely remembered by the villagers, and continues across the Zanskar River gorges and through the canyons and spires of 'Bear Valley' to reach the ancient Kingdom of Zangla, the upper reaches of Zanskar. White-washed villages, ruined forts and dramatically perched Gompas await all of us, and we spend a few days trekking between them, tented camping in wonderful sites during the trek en route. Our trek will be finish with a spectacular eight-day exploratory route west from Stongde Gompa to Brandy Nala, where our jeeps await us to drive us to Himachal Pradesh and our Hotel tucked away in the green hills of Manali from where continue  drive take us to Delhi. Trip Length 22 days, 10 days trek, Trek grade: Moderate to strenuous. Highest elevation:5090m. Best season: Mid June to Mid Oct. Photo Gallery Day 01: Arrival at Delhi airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Delhi/Chandigarh/Manali Day 03: Manali Day 04: Manali-Darcha drive 140 kms by jeep. Day 05: Darcha/Chalang Tokpo (Trek) 5-6 hrs. Day 06: Chalang Tokpo/Zanskar Sumdo/Ramjak (Trek) – 7/8 hrs Day 07: Ramjak/Chumikanakpo (Trek) Day 08: Chumikanakpo/Shingola/Lakonng (Trek) Day 09: Lakong/Kurgiak (Trek) Day 10: Kurgiak/Purne (Trek) Day 11: Purne/Phuktal Gompa/Purne (Trek Day 12: Purne/Ichar (Trek) Day 13: Ichar/mone (trek Day 14: Mone / Padum (Trek) Day 15: Padum / Kargi (Jeep) Day 16: Kargil / Leh (Jeep) Day 17: Leh – sight seeing. Day 18: Leh – Visit of Shey, Tiksey, Hemis Gompas and Stok Palace. Day 19: Leh – Delhi flight then transfer to Hotel. Day 20: Fly back to home.   Price Includes: All land transportation by private vehicle, Bus & Train, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop). Domestic flight ticket: Leh – Delhi and local airport departure taxes. Hotel accommodation in Delhi, Manali & Leh with Bed and breakfast basis as per the itinerary. All 3 delicious major meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (provide continental food) and accommodation in tented camp during the trek en-route. Kitchen tent & dining tent, Toilet tent, staff tent, Table, chairs and Kitchen utensil etc.) Fresh coffee & gourmet teas prepared by our expert cook while on trek. 1 Professional equipped English speaking trekking guide, 1 special trekking Cook, Kitchen boys (local staff), necessary Sherpa and Horse Portering. Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages. Per member 30 Kg. luggage allow while in the trekking. (If more than 30 Kg then cost will be charged extra 14 Euro or 19 US $ per day for a porter). Medical Kit Box for support crews. All Official taxes and service charge. Farewell dinner.   Price Excludes: Personal transportation except above programs. Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Delhi, Manali & Leh (Ladakh). Personal trekking gears as well as sleeping bags or equipment rental. Laundry, tipping and other items of a personal nature. Emergency evacuation (If incase). All Drinks: Alcohol and bottled except tea and coffee. Airfare: to & from your country. visa fees & international airport departure taxes. Personal travel health insurance. TReK Itinerary Day 01: Arrival at Delhi airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.   Day 02: Delhi/Chandigarh/Manali by Train and transfer to railway station for supper fast train to Chandigarh.-3 hours . Arrive Chandigarh, meet upon arrival and drive straight to reach Manali (1920M) by covering 338 kms. Arrive Manali and check into hotel for overnight stay.   Day 03: Manali Morning at leisure. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour. Overnight stay in Hotel.   Day 04: Manali-Darcha (Jeep) Morning after breakfast drives 140 kms to reach Darcha (3400M) via Rohtang pass. Spend some time at the pass to enjoy the beauty around. Continue to reach Darcha by late afternoon. Overnight stay in tents camp.   Day 05: Darcha/Chalang Tokpo (Trek) Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Chalang Tokpo (3580M) in about 5-6 hours. This day's trek is eassy and Gradual all the way. Overnight stay in tents camp.   Day 06: Chalang Tokpo/Zanskar Sumdo/Ramjak (Trek) – Morning after breakfast start an easy trekking to Zanskar Sumdo (3750M). Proceed to Ramjak., total trekking time is approx. 7-8 hours. Overnight stay in tents camp.   Day 07: Ramjak/Chumikanakpo (Trek) – Morning after breakfast starts trekking to reach Chumikanakpo (4060 in about 5-6 hours. Climb steeply immediately after the Campsite and then climb gradually up to Chumikanakpo. Arrive and overnight stay in tented camp. Day 08: Chumikanakpo/Shingola/Lakonng (Trek) – Morning after an early breakfast start trekking 16 Kms to reach Lakong (4100M) by crossing Shingo La 5100m). The climb to the pass is not difficult but climbing down is quite steep through the Glacier. The day is quite long and Tiring, 7-8 hours approx. Arrive and overnight stay in tented camp.   Day 09: Lakong/Kurgiak (Trek) – Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Kurgiak (4060 M) by covering approx. 14 Kms, 6-7 hours approx. Now you will find the difference in the features of the mountains as you are in Zanskar, Arrive and overnight in stay tent camp.   Day 10: Kurgiak/Purne (Trek) – Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Purne (3745M) trek for about 5-6 hours. Arrive and overnight stay in tent camp.   Day 11: Purne/Phuktal Gompa/Purne (Trek) – Morning after breakfast start trekking for an excursion to Phutkal Gompa which in one the most impressive Gompas in Ladakh by covering approx 14 kms. Return back to purne and overnight stay in tent camp.   Day 12: Purne/Ichar (Trek) – Morning after breakfast, cross small Canyons of Pudding stones, which leads to Char village and passing Hanumi and Surle villages. Arrive at Ichar, 5-6 hours approx. Overnight stay in tents.   Day 13: Ichar/mone (trek) – Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Mone (3650 M) 5-6 hours approx .Arrive and overnight stay in tent camp. Day 14: Mone / Padum (Trek) – Morning after breakfast start trekking to reach Padum (3560 M), 5 - 6 hrs approx. Padum is the old capital of Zanskar. Arrive and overnight stay in tent camp.   Day 15: Padum / Kargil (Jeep) Morning after breakfast drive to reach Ringdom Gompa (4100 M) by covering approx. 140 kms. Upon arrival visit Ringdom Gompa. Morning after breakfast drive to reach Kargil (3700 M) by covering approx. 160 kms. Arrive and check into Hotel for overnight stay.   Day 16: Kargil / Leh (Jeep) Morning after breakfast drive to reach Saspol by covering 168 kms. En-route visits Lamayuru Monastery. We visit Alchi Gompa. Proceed to Leh (62 kms) en-route visit Likir Gompa. Arrive at Leh in the evening for overnight stay in hotel.   Day 17: Leh – Morning after breakfast proceed for sight-seeing of Leh. Visit Leh Palace, Leh Gompa and Bazaar. Pm: Visit Spituk and Phyang Gompas. Overnight stay in Hotel.   Day 18: Leh – After breakfast leave for full day excursion to Shey, Tiksey and Hemis Gompas. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Even free for shopping etc. Overnight stay in Hotel.   Day 19: Leh – Delhi flight then transfer to Hotel.   Day 20: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey

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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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