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Zanskar South and Moon Lake 16 days This Trekking tour explores the region of North Lahoul valley, which visits the Lingty valley. A summer home of nomadic shepherds before climbing to Phirtse La pass. This valley has variety of colorful rock formation. The most excurison to this trek is to visit the monastery at Phuktal. Which is built under a huge cave on the edge of a cliff is recommended. Large herds of Ibex can be seen along rocky crags. This treks entails hours of strenuous walk over high passes and numerous river crossing. With proper acclimatization it is both physically exhilarationg and culturaly most interesting Kargyak village Region: Lahoul, Zanskar, Ladakh, Trip length 23 days. 16 days Trek Grade: Strenuous Maximum Elevation: 5350m Passes: Baralacha-la, Phirtse – la, Online enquiry Booking form     Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi. Day 02: Drive New Delhi – Manali. Day 03: Manali Day 04: Drive Manali – Rohtang pass 3978m–Batal 4000m. Day 05. Trek Batal – Kunzom la pass – Chandratal lake Day 06. Trek to Tokpo Yongma Day 07. Trek to Tokpo Gongma Day 08. Trek to Baralacha la – Kelang Serai Day 09. Trek to Debni Day 10. Trek to Chumik Marpo Day 11. Trek to Phirtse la – Zingchen Day 12. Trek to Tanze Day 13. Trek to Purne Day 14. Day trek to Phuktal monastery. Day 15. Trek to Tanze Day 16. Trek to Kargiak Day 17. Trek to Shingo la high camp Day 18. Trek to Shingo la pass – Zanskar Sumdo Day 19. Trek to Palamo Day 20. Trek to Chhika, drive to Keylong – Manali Day 21. Manali Day 22. Drive to New Delhi. Day 23. Fly back to home. Price Includes: 1)       Transportation by jeep Manali – Darcha, Padum-Kargil-Leh. 2)       All meal: bed tea, breakfast, packed lunch, hot drinks, snacks, dinner. 3)       All trek gear and accessories. 4)       Staff: Guide, cook, helpers, trekking mules. 5)    camp fee.   Price Excludes: 1)       International and domestic flight fare: Leh – Delhi. 2)       Hotel accommodation at Manali, Padum, Kargil, Leh. 3)    Sleeping bag, Air Rescue / Alchoholic beverage / personal insurance / personal expanses. Tipping. Entrance fee at monasteries. Trek Itinerary DAY 01. ARRIVAL IN NEW DELHI.   Arrival in New Delhi international airport. Transfer to hotel.   DAY 02. NEW DELHI – MANALI. We drive to Manali by luxury coach by overnight drive to Manali.   DAY 03. MANALI Arrival in Manali morning. Afternoon visit local sight seeing in around Manali..   DAY 04. MANALI – ROHTANG PASS – BATAL. Today after breakfast we drive to Batal at the foot of Kunzom la pass in Chandra valley. The route crosses the Rohtang la pass.   DAY 05. BATAL – KUNZOM LA – CHANDRATAL LAKE. Cross the Chandra by bridge and walk along the river for an hour and climb towards Kunzom la following small stream, which originate from this pass. Arriving at pass has a glimpse of Spiti valley, which runs 170 kms towards south. Take a path, which goes to lake 8 km; approach large meadows - a favorite area with a multitude of shepherd’s huts. Passing and crossing a long stretch of stony ground and small stream arrive at the lake. Across Chandra river most fascinating sight of Samudra Tapu glacier, North Dakka glacier, South Dakka glacier and Silver glacier. Above the glaciers towering mighty peaks of Moulkila and C.B. peaks. Camp near the lake. DAY 06. CHANDRATAL – TOKPO YOGMA. A long exhausted trek but well worth, because occasionally trekkers encounters patches of green pastureland. This stretch is about 14 to 16 km. The trail starts with a series of ups and downs through steep ravine and boulders - stream fields. As you progress, a flat grassy land, which slopes up to snow, clad ridge. Snow cock can be heard has heard and even sighted, if you are lucky. After 3 hrs the trail winds down a knoll, which has a steep precipice to the river far down to the left. Cross the stream if the water is low or find Snow Bridge up near the source. Or camp and cross next morning as earliest.   DAY 07. TOKPO YONGMA – TOKPO GONGMA. Trek through a narrow valley flanked on both sides by snow capped mountains. Star walk early as possible, since this stream to be cross, while the flow of the water is less early in the day. A short walk after crossing the river, here the valley opens out on a broad plateau where camp is set on a delightful grassy patch.   DAY 09. TOKPO GONGMA – BARALACHA LA – KELANG SERAIN.  Today after break fast start trek towards Baralacha la pass, which is 7 km long gives the source of three rivers - Chandra through South, Bhaga through upper Lahoul and Yunam towards Zanskar. A splendid view of M-4, which is the highest in the Moulkila range, can be seen from the trail as well as of Keorang range of Great Himalayas. On the pass, join the main highway. Crossing Baralacha la pass we continue along the Yunam river untill Kelang Serai.   DAY 09: KELANG SARAI – DEBNI  The trail now narrows down and a river crossing is made. After this the terrain becomes more and more barren, the landscape attaining fantastic forms and hues. Gradually the trail becomes Steeper as it leads towards the (5’450m) high Phirtse-la. Following upward on the right bank of Lingti Chu River arrive at the campsite of Debni.   DAY 10: DEBNI – CHUMIK MARPO An early start is recommended due to the crossing of Khamerup stream. After about 2 ½ hours you arrive at a broad river of Khamerup, cross it, this originates from the glacier of Phirtse-la Crossing small Phirtse-la, where extensive views are a delight.   DAY 11:CHUMIK MARPO – PHIRTSE LA (5’350m.)-ZINGCHEN (4’440m.) An early start to avoid the snow turning softens the Phirtse la is advised. After half an hour cross-grassy flat land. Now after crossing a wide steep slope on a ride, descent to stream. Go up the opposite slope and reach Phirtse-la (5’350m.) Steep descent on un-even ground with patches of ice and at the base of the slope. Now trail enters in the phirtse Chu valley, 2 hours walking in the valley arrive at the campsite of Zingchen.   DAY 12: ZINGCHEN - TANZE The path leads away from the river, gradually up the slope. First view of rocky escarpment. Further on, a pass with cairn and pasture. Fantastic view of Zanskar valley and the first village after Darcha. By passing behind a rocky bridge follow steep gorge. Cross a stream. Then arrive Tanze village. Monastery in ruins a bit higher up. Over night camp in Tanze.   DAY 13: TANZE - PURNE (3’965) A short distance beyond Tanze, there is a small bridge across to the left bank. Slight rise leading to Kuru village. Arrival in Testa beautifull village the path continues downwards near the river. Walk along the left bank, and then climb to Yal. Crossing village descent towards a bridge, which you cross to Purne for overnight halt.   DAY 14: PURNE – PHUKTAL GOMPA (4’055m.)-PURNE, 6 HRS Go up the right bank of the Tsarap River in to the splendid gorges. Cross a bridge in good condition. Walk for few minutes. A leads to a small plateau sprinkled with Chortens (stupas) and praying flags. From here see the most spectacular sight in the tradition of Gelukpa (Yellow section). Visiting Phuktal return back by the same route to Purne. Mulkila 6400m Massif and Samudra tapu glacier- Lahaul DAY 15: PURNE – Tanze Day 16. Tanze – Kargiak Day 17. Kargiak – Shingo la high camp Day 18. Shingo la high camp – Shingo la – Zanskar Sumdo Day 19. Zanskar Sumdo – Palamo Day 20. Palamo – Chhika – Keylong – Manali Day 21. Manali Day 22. Manali – New Delhi Day 23. Fly back to home.

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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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