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Zanskar Jumlam Trek Zanskar is an old small kingdom of the North of India, perched with 4.000 meters of altitude between the chain of the Himalayas and the valley of Indus The way of Jumlam is another access road delivered to the weather whims. It borrows the valley of Markha and two collars of altitude before going down again on the first villages of Zanskar. One of the most challenging ways to traverse the Zanskar Mountains, a subrange of the Himalaya in northern India, is to follow the Jumlam, a trailless maze of river gorges and high passes. As of 1999, only about 100 Westerners had made this journey, which is navigable about three-to-four weeks a year, if the rivers are low. For eight days, we saw not a single soul - quite an accomplishment in the world's second most populous country. Region: Lahaul, Zanskar, Ladakh Trip Length: 26 days, trek days:18 Trek grade: Strenuous Max. elevation: 5150m Best season: Aug. - Mid Oct.   Day 01: Arrival in Delhi, Day 02: Drive to Manali (2,040 m) or fly to Kullu-Manali. Day 03: Sight seeing around Manali Day 04: Drive to Darcha (3360m) – Trek to Chhika Rarik. Day 05: Trek to Zanskar Sumdo (4,100m). Day 06: Trek to Chhumik Nakpo (4670m). Day 07: Trek to Shingo-la (5090m)-Lakong (4590m). Day 08: Trek to Kargyak (4230m). Day 09: Trek to Purne (3965m). Day 10: Trek to Phuktal (4055m)—Purne. Day 11: Trek to Vipula (3865m). Day 12: Trek to Raru (3960m). Day 13: Trek to Padum (3,530 m). Day 14: Trek to Stongde – Zangla 3370m. Day 15: Zangla Rest day. Day 16: Trek to Zangla Sumdo 3800 mtrs. 4 hrs. Day 17: Sumdo – Char Char la pass 4950 mtrs. – camp 4000 mtrs. Day 18: Camp – Tilat Sumdo 3750 mtrs. Day 19: Tilat Sumdo – base camp Rubering la 4300 mtrs. Day 20: Base camp – Rubering la 4700 mtrs. – Markha village 3800 mtrs. Day 21: Markha – Hankar 3900 mtrs. 6 hrs. Day 22: Hankar Sumdo – Nimaling 4900 mtrs. 6 hrs. trek. Day 23: Nimaling – Kongmaru la (5’150m) – Chukirmo , 5-6 hrs trek Day 24: Chukirmo – Shang Sumdo 3980 mtrs. 3 hrs. trek – Leh. Drive. Day 25: At Leh. Visit of lacal market. Leh palace. Day 26: Fly Leh – Delhi by Jet airways or Indian airlines.   Price Includes 1) Hotel / guest house at - 4 nights at Leh, 2 nights at Delhi. 2) At Delhi : pick up from airport and transfer to airport. At Leh transfer to airport and receive from airport. 3) Transportation to and fro by jeep. Leh – Stok starting point of trip, Stok – Leh. 4) Sight seeing around Leh mentioned in programme. 5) Trekking gear: Two men sharing tent, kitchen tent, mattresses, 6) Meal: While on trekking Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, local and western cuisine is served.  7) Trekking permits / National park fee/ camp fee. 8) Staff: Guide, cook, porters or horses/mules, horseman. 9) Transportation: to and fro, Tata Sumo, Tata Qualis, Gypsy, Deluxe bus,   Price Excludes: 1)  Domestic flight fare: Delhi – Leh, Leh – Delhi. 2) Air Rescue / Alcoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses. Sleeping bag. Zanskar Jumlam gorge Trek ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival in Delhi, Meeting upon at Indhira Gandhi International airport. Transfer to hotel.   Day 02: Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali (2,040 m) 16 hrs.drive.Today after breakfast we begin an early drive out from Delhi city to the foothill of Himalayas. Before heading up to Kullu – Manali we have lunch on the way. Finally arriving at Manali overnight stay at lovely hotel.   Day 03: Manali – sight seeing around Manali or day for final preparation (purchasing accessories for trekking) before heading off to starting point of trek, Darcha.   Day 04: Manali to Darcha (3360mt.) – Chhika Rarik 7 hrs. 7hours drive over Rohtang pass (3978mt.), which is the gateway Lahoul and Spiti Pangee and Zanskar valley.   Day 05: Rarik –Zanskar Sumdo (4,100mt.) 5-6 hrs. Starting point of our trek from Rarik we trei to Palamo 3825 m. We pass a spectacular gorge. Continue along the left bank and cross the first ford. Gradual climb and good view of mountain continue on the left bank until reaching a second ford. 400mt.gradual climbs from Palamo to Zanskar Sumdo. Good camp aside a ford.   Day 06: Zanskar Sumdo-Chhumik Nakpo (4670mt) 6 hrs. Cross the second ford then go up the right hand valley following the stream, which comes from Shingo la. Streams in Himalayas should be cross carefully even if they look small. Camp in the meadow.   Day 07: Chhumik Nakpo –Shingo-la (5090mt.)-Lakong (4590mt) 7/8 hrs. An eventful day for those who have never climbed to this height. From the camp, climb moderate slopes to foot of the pass. Finally at the top of the pass of Shingo-la (5090mt.) see the view of various peaks. Walk over the glacier and fallen rocks. Finally reach Lakong camp beside small stream.   Day 08: Lakong –Kargyak (4230mt.) 5/6 hrs. Cross the stream and come to the right side of stream. Walk on a mass of fallen rocks, then cross a small stream. After one hour, you pass beneath the face of the Gombarangjum, then an easy descent to the first village of Zanskar region Kargyak.   Day 09: Kargyak-Purne (3965mt.)   6 hrs. Walking through the Buddhist regions means always go from the left side of Chorten (Stupa) and recite as OM MANE PADME HUM, Continue on the right bank along an easy walk. Reach Tanze Which is a small village, gompa in ruins a bit higher up? A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise leading to Kuru, a major village of livestock breeders. Then arrival in Testa, beautiful village. The path continues downward as near the river. Stay on the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Reaching Yal steep descent towards a large bridge, which you cross to go Purne   Day 10: Purne-Phuktal (4055m)—Purne 6 hrs. Go up the right bank of the Tsarap River in to the Splendid Gorges. Cross a bridge in good condition, walk up for few minutes. A ledge leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chorten and religious banners. From here see the most spectacular sights in the Zanskar regions. Phuktal Monastery, which is built under a huge cave. Phuktal belongs to the tradition of Gelukpas (Yellow section) visiting Phuktal return back by the same route to Purne.   Day 11: Purne- Vipula (3865mt) 5/6 hrs. From Purne come back to the bridge, cross the bridge and then go up the left bank. Frequent small canyons of pudding stones. Pass a bit above a hanging bridge, which leads to the village of Cha. 2hours later reach Kheydang, a small village in a poplar grove. Carry one until Gyalbo teashop. Pass below the village of Surle. The trail is still not good Finally reach the campsite of Vipula near teashop   Day 12: Vipula—Raru (3960m) 6 hrs. Long way to Large bridge which leads to Ichar village. Gradual climb before coming to a major tributary (bridge), then to the campsite of Raru. Camp near the lake.   Day 13: Raru –Padum (11,580 ft/3,530 m) 5/6 hrs. From the camp cross a beautiful plain covered with flowers. Watch the monastery of Mune. Go down a steep incline to the main trail. After two hours, arrive at Burdan Gompa, a Kargyudpa Monastery famous for its prayer wheel. Several beautiful villages on the right bank of Tsarap River. A dusty trail will take you to the sub-headquarter of Zanskar regions, Padum.   Day 14: Padum – Stongde – Zangla 3370 mtrs.  drive by jeep. After Padum we drive along the Zanskar river over long deserted streches. Enroute we pass  Stongde village and 2 village on route and arrive at Zangla. Once which was old capital of Zansjar kingdom.   Day 15: Zangla Rest day. Today we visit the ancient palace of the kings of Zangla empire. The Hungarian traveler Cmoso de koros visited in winter 1820 .   Day 16: Zangla – Zangla Sumdo 3800 mtrs. 4 hrs. After leaving Zangla the trek to Zangla gompa is steep uphill. Later we enter in gorge of knee deep river. From here we start to put on our sandles for several river crossing. We cross the river several times on the same day. This side valley is still used by the sheperds for in search of high pasture land . Arriving at Sumdo where two river meets. We camp here for overnight stay.   Day 17: Sumdo – Char Char la pass 4950 mtrs. – camp 4000 mtrs. Today we take the left valley from this point at Zangla Sumdo and continue to base of pass. Gradually uphill to pass at 4950 mtrs over boulders. A spectacular view of Zanskar mountain range of Himalaya from this point. Crossing pass trail descend to chupchak plateau. And further to campsite.   Day 18: Camp – Tilat Sumdo 3750 mtrs. Today after camp we cross again several time chang chu or Khurna river. We follow the river until arriving at campsite at two river junction.   Day 19: Tilat Sumdo – base camp Rubering la 4300 mtrs. Today after camp the trail continuesly through the canyons, some of which are very small and narrow. We take the left hand valley which leads towards Ruberang la pass. On right which goes to Zalung Karpo la pass. Passing through pasture area afternoon arrive at lovely camsite.   Day 20: Base camp – Rubering la 4700 mtrs. – Markha village 3800 mtrs. Leaving camp behind climb for 2 hrs to pass of Ruberang la, a magnificient view of Stok range of Ladakh mountains. We descend down to the valley of Markha. And arrive at Markha village. A beautiful camp at village.   Day 21: Markha – Hankar 3900 mtrs. 6 hrs. Today after Markha we follow a well defined trail through the fields along the right bank of Markha river. An easy day of walking.  Enroute we see kang gyatse peak 6400 mtrs. Afternoon arrive at Hankar Sumdo. Overnight camp near the village.   Day 22: Hankar Sumdo – Nimaling 4900 mtrs. 6 hrs. trek. Now the valley narrows and goes higher. Cross onto the left bank after crossing bridge to arrive the pasture of Tchatchutse. The path climb steadly up, then across the pasture of Nimaling. The Nimaling plain is a broad undulating meadow with tiny ponds and rivulets flowing all over its meadows. Providing pasturage in summer for astonishing numbers of animals – yaks, Dzos, sheep, goats, and horses. Himalayan marmots and white tailed hares are seen in plenty. Nimaling is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Ladakh, dominated by Kang Gyatse (6’400 m). Overnight camp at Nimaling.   Day 23: Nimaling – Kongmaru la (5’150m) – Chukirmo , 5-6 hrs trek After camp cross the Markha river and then climb along the mountainside for 45 minutes. Then some zigzagging up to the pass of Kongmaru la which offer incredible view of mountains all around. Long descent into gorges with two stretches difficult for the horse. Leave the gorge and keep walking on the left bank to Chukirmo.   Day 24: Chukirmo – Shang Sumdo 3980 mtrs. 3 hrs. trek – Leh. Drive.   Day 25: At Leh. Visit of lacal market. Leh palace.   Day 26: Fly Leh – Delhi by Jet airways or Indian airlines.

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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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