These two 5000 m passes are located on the Great Himalayan Range and at the border between the Lahaul, Zanskar, and Kishtwar regions of the Indian Himalayas. Poat La 5490 m/18011 ft consider 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 the actual trek from Gandhari we ascend through a 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 the massive snowfield of Zankar Kanthang glacier to Poat La and enter Zanskar. Following the Temasa Togpo and Lungnak River valley, we pass through the high villages of Zanskar to Bardan Gompa. Where our trek ends.
Outline itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi, Drive to Manali (1950m).
Day 2: Manali
Day 3: Drive to Udaipur - Kilar 2600), 8-9 hrs
Day 4: Drive to Dharwas 2600m - Kuthah 3200m, Trek to Shopu La (3600m) - Chathang 2800m. 6/7 hrs
Day 5: Trek to Aliya - Snout Thang, 3200m 5 hrs
Day 6: Trek to Chandi Padhar 3400m, 5/6 hrs
Day 7: Trek to base camp 4300m, 5/6 hrs
Day 8: Trek to Mun La (5120m) - Pil Thang 4600m 6/7 hrs
Day 9: Trek to Dharlang valley camp 3800m, 5/6 hrs
Day 10: Trek to Chumik Nakpo 4300m, 6/7 hrs
Day 11: Trek to Zanskar Kanthang glacier - base camp Poat La 4800m, 7-8 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Poat La (5490m) - Kanjur 4900m, 8-9 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Chimichenmo 4200m, 6-7 hrs.
Day 14: Trek to Burdan 3700m, 5-6 hrs. Drive to Padum 2 hrs.
Day 15: Drive to Shinkun La – Jispa - Atal Tunnel – Manali
Day 16: Reserve day.
Day 17: Manali - Chandigarh - New Delhi.
Photo Album (Shopu La, Mun La, Poat La Trek)
Extension Padum to Leh
Day 14: Trek to Burdan 3700m, 5-6 hrs. Drive to Padum 2 hrs.?
Day 15: Drive to Leh via Sengge La.
Day 16: Reserve day.
Day 17: Flight Leh - New Delhi.
* 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 Adventures 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 7th 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 Morang La & Kang Yatse II - 2019
7. Ladakh peaks & Passes, Spangnak Ri 6390m - 2024
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 mattresses, trekking poles & safety gear.
· 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 and oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudes.
· 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 mattresses, trekking poles & safety gear.
· 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 and oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudes.
· Goods and services tax.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
· 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
