These two 5000 m passes are located on Great Himalayan Range and at the border between Lahaul, Zanskar, and Kishtwar. Poat La 5490 m/18011 ft consider being one of the highest passes in the whole of Himalaya and the Mun La a.k.a. Shiv Shankar La 5130 m / 16,830 ft located at the head of Lugai Nala, which links Darlang Nala in Paddar Kishtwar to Pangi valley in Chamba. Some of the famous peaks located in Darlang North West are Kishtwar Shivling, Cerro Kishtwar, Chomochor, and Shiva Paher. Sural valley inhabitants follow the same civilization similar to Paddar, Gandhari, Hudan, Saichu, and Miyad (Miyar).
Leaving Manali we drive along the Chandra Bhaga River to the beautiful town of Kilar in Pangi. Setting off actual trek from Gandhari we ascend through short birch forest to the wide flanked valley to the pass or Shiv Shankar pass and following descent to Pananse in Dharlang. A long and remote valley in Kishtwar. Climbing massive snowfield of Zankar Kanthang glacier to Poat La and enter in Zanskar. Following the Temasa Togpo and Lungnak River valley, we pass through the high villages of Zanskar to Bardan gompa. Where our trek ends. 
* At Poat La *
* Final & steep ascent to Poat La *
Previous trek Review
"I would like to thank you Mr. Prem of Potala Adventurers to organize me the great Himalaya adventures (Mun La, Poat La and Stok Kangri climb), it's a good experience with happy memory, it's also kind of achivements and bring me some new prospective in life, special thanks to Sherab (main guide) he's professional with responsible, he taken care of me a lot in all respect throughout the trip with appreciated, Indra is a professional, care and dedicated Cook to ensure I am feed, Ram Singh is a claim, competent and confident guide, the Nepali porters are hard working, humble and friendly, I want to thank you Tenzin for all the logistic arrangement and coordination on all various respect (bus ticket, transport, guest house) and keep posted to my family while I was on trek with appreciated, it's my fifth successful with Potala Adventuers and I am looking forward the next new adventure with Potala in the near future". Now, I have completed Kang La (2005), Umasi La (2015) and Poat La (2017).
Mr Stanley - SINGAPORE - 26 Aug to 18 Sept 2017
Stanley's 6th Great Himalayan trek with us.
1. Parang la & Kanamo peak - 2011
2. Zanskar Traverse - 2014
3. Umasi la & Kanji la - 2015
4. Pin Parvati & Hamta Pass - 2016
5. Poat la & Stok kangri - 2017
6. Kharnak Trek & Kang Yatse II - 2019
PRICE INCLUDES
· All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. Delhi & Leh airport transfer
· Hotel accommodation in Manali, Kilar, Padum, Leh (Room + Breakfast)
· All camping facilities: Mess tent, camp chairs and table.
· Accommodation in quality 4 season tents, sleeping bags, foam mattress, trekking poles & safety gears.
· Meals on full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Tea, snacks during the trek
· Qualified & trained well English speaking trekking guide and experienced crew.
· Porters or mules for porterage of gear & duffel bags
· Camping fee, trekking permits and fee, park fee.
· First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
· Goods and services tax.
Additional Information
Email us at info@potala-himalaya.com, potala.himalaya@gmail.com
PRICE INCLUDES
· All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. Delhi & Leh airport transfer
· Hotel accommodation in Manali, Kilar, Padum, Leh (Room + Breakfast)
· All camping facilities: Mess tent, camp chairs and table.
· Accommodation in quality 4 season tents, sleeping bags, foam mattress, trekking poles & safety gears.
· Meals on full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Tea, snacks during the trek
· Qualified & trained well English speaking trekking guide and experienced crew.
· Porters or mules for porterage of gear & duffel bags
· Camping fee, trekking permits and fee, park fee.
· First aid medical kit, Oxymeter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
· Goods and services tax.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES
· Domestic flight. Leh - Delhi
· Hotel in Delhi and rest of hotel in Leh.
· Travel insurance.
· Soft or hard drinks.
· Equipment rentals (Can rent at Leh all trekking and mountaineering gear)
· Personal tip to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver.
· Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, road block which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.
"I would like to thank you Mr. Prem of Potala Adventurers to organize me the great Himalaya adventures (Mun La, Poat La and Stok Kangri climb), it's a good experience with happy memory, it's also kind of achivements and bring me some new prospective in life, special thanks to Sherab (main guide) he's professional with responsible, he taken care of me a lot in all respect throughout the trip with ...
Trip facts
Activity - Trekking expedition
Kishtwar region, Jammu Kashmir, India
Diffculty leve - Moderate to strenuous
Max altitude - 5490 meters
Trip length - 17 days Delhi to Delhi
15 days Manali to Leh
12 days of trekking
11 nights of camping
5 nights hotel
Best time - July, Aug, Sept
