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TRIP OVERVIEW
Located on Pir Panjal range and the extreme west of Manali, Khanpari Tibba lies at an altitude of 4025 m, is one of the best and perfect spots to view Beas River valley at once. To the West lies Kalihani pass at an altitude of 4830 m Connecting remote Bara Bhangal village of Kangra district. During summer to late Autumn, this area is mainly inhabited by Shepherds and this pass is frequently used by them to go rain shadow of high grassland. Apart from Shepherd's route, this area has one of the best trekking routes in the Manali region. Spectacular view of Great Himalayan Range and snow-clad peak rising above 6000 m i.e. Indrasan 6220 m, Deo Tibba 6001 m to the East and Maker Beh 6068 m, Shikar Beh 6200m to the North and looking down the beautiful Kullu valley are main characteristics of this trek.

Setting off from near Hadimba we climb gently through a thick forest of Cedar and Oak. Climbing up through the Manalsu River valley the gentle slopes and lush green meadows of Lamadugh appears. Later trek beneath the ridge of Khanpari Tibba (4,025 m) we arrive at a place from where Indrasan (6,220 m.) And Deo Tibba (6,001m.) peaks can be seen. One can see the full view of Manali town and upper Kullu valley. Continue going upward through brilliant shrubs of Rhododendron, Birch pave on the way, and wildflowers all around. Arriving at the dome of Khanpari Tibba to have a spectacular 360-degree view of the Great Himalayan Range to the East, Dhauladhar to the West, and Pir Panjal to the North. To the South of Khanpari Tibba, there is a small lake known to locals as Rani Sui Lake, which also called Saurkundi Lake or Saukundi pass. Keep your attention towards wildlife to see Monal, Fox, and Bear.

Destination - Manali, Activity - Trekking & hiking, Max altitude - 4025 meters, Difficulty - Easy to moderate, Trip length - 6, 7 days Delhi to Delhi, 4 or 5 days Manali to Manali, 4 or 5 days trekking, 3 or 4 nights camping, Best time - April to July end, Sept to Nov.


ITINERARY for June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct until Mid Nov.
Day 1:  Manali (2040 m) to Lamadugh (3050 m), 5 hrs
Day 2:  Trek to Khanpari Tibba (4025 m) – Rani Sui Lake (3780 m), 6-7 hrs
Day 3:  Trek to Saurkundi Pass (3840 m) - Maylee / Mahilli Thach (3300 m), 6-7 hrs
Day 4:  Trek to Shangchar (2350 m) 5 hrs, Drive to Manali 2 Hrs.

ITINERARY for Mid April - May end.
The trail from Lamadugh to Khanpari Tibba opens only after mid-June. Thus anything before who are interested in this trek, we use the following trekking route.
Day 1:  Manali to Shangchar (2350 m) Drive 2 Hrs, Trek to Thoti (3300m) 4 Hrs.
Day 2:  Trek to Maylee Thach (3800 m), 6-7 Hrs
Day 3:  Trek to Saurkundi Pass (3840 m) - Khanpari Tibba (4025 m) - Maylee / Mahilli Thach , 7-8 Hrs
Day 4:  Trek to Longa Thach (3250m), 5-6 hrs
Day 5:  Trek Barod (1800m) near Simsa 5-6 hrs, Drive to Manali

COST INCLUDES
-  All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. 
-  All camping facilities: Mess tent, camp chairs, and table.
-  Accommodation in 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 trekking gear and your baggage.
-  Camping fee, trekking permits, and park fee.
-  Goods and services tax.
-  First aid medical kit.

COST EXCLUDES
×     Domestic flight.  Delhi - Kullu, Kullu - Delhi.
×     Hotel in Manali. 
×     Delhi - Manali or Chandigarh airport/railway station - Manali transfer. (Booking of the private car on request).
×     Travel insurance.
×     Soft or hard drinks.
×     Equipment rentals (Can rent at Manali all trekking and mountaineering gear).
×     Personal tip to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver. 
×     Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, roadblock which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.

ITINERARY for June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct until Mid of Nov.
Day 1:  Manali (2040 m) to Lamadugh (3050 m), 5 hrs.
Setting off from near Hadimba we climb gently through a thick forest of Cedar and Oak. Climbing up through the Manalsu River valley the gentle slopes and lush green meadows of Lamadugh. Climbing up through the Manalsu valley the gentle slopes and lush green meadows of Lamadug appears. Beautiful campsite with a wonderful view of the surrounding. Keep your attention towards wildlife to see Monal, Fox, and Bear

Day 2:  Trek to Khanpari Tibba (4025 m) – Rani Sui Lake (3780 m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving camp trek through steep ridge below Khanpari Tibba (4,025m) we arrive at a place from where Indrasan (6,220m.) And Deo Tibba (6,001m.) peaks can be seen. One can see the full view of Manali town and upper Kullu valley. Continue going upward through brilliant shrubs of Rhododendron, Birch pave on the way, and wildflowers all around. Arriving just below Khanpari we follow the trail which is going eastern top of the mountain, by the afternoon arrive at the dome of Khanpari to have a spectacular 360-degree view of the Great Himalayan Range to the East, Dhauladhar to the West, and Pir Panjal to the North. Descent along the ridge to the campsite a few hundred meters before Rani Sui Lake or Saurkundi Lake.

Day 3:  Trek to Saurkundi Pass (3840 m) - Maylee Thach (3300 m), 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we trek continue over open meadows and take a trail that leads to a tiny lake called Ranisui also known as Saurkundi Lake. The trail climbs short to Saurkundi Pass and descends along the ridge. The view toward the east at the best in the clear sky. Especially having Indrasan and Deo Tibba. We are always on open meadows, crossing the pass continue the descent to Maylee / Mahili Thach for overnight camp.

Day 4:  Trek to Shangchar (2350 m) 5 hrs, Drive to Manali 2 Hrs.
The Trail descends to Shangchar village, at first through dense forest of Deodar, Spruce & Cedar trees. The Beas River valley view to the South will remain in sight until arriving at Shangchar village. Our jeep will be waiting for us here. We drive on a narrow link to Patlikuhl and after on a national highway to Manali. 

REVIEWS
Trekking in Manali - Khanpari Tibba Saurkundi Pass  4 Days 3 Nights
"Hi prem, First of all, thank you very much for the organization of this trek. We are very happy with these 4 days trekking, the views, the landscape was awesome. Also, the food, the gear were very good. The staff was very professional and very friendly. But globally for our first long trek, we are very satisfied. Thank you very much!"

Mr. Antoine & group, France, 15 to 18 October 2019

Rani Sui Lake - Manali
"Thank you so much Prem ji. The experience and the team was excellent as expected. Will see you again for another trek."

Mrs Y. Sharma - Kochi (8 to 11 March 2018)

"We did Kalihani pass with Potala. Great experience. Very nice team(guide, cook, porter). Food was very good. The equipment quality and condition is very good. we are very happy that we chose Potala for our trek.
Awesome team at Potala. Thank you Prem and team for such wonderful experiences in Manali. I would suggest any trekker to trek with Potala. They are the best!!!
Mr. Nameth S, Mr. Tinn V & group of 6 - Bangkok - Thailand- 13 to 18 April 2017 - 6 days

"We had a great time during the trek. Your guides phaldhan and preetam were extremely helpful. They engaged our kids with information right through the trek.
We will recommend you to all our friends. The trek is a must for every trekker. It has everything to offer. Tall coniferous forests, tall tall oak trees, orchards, grass lands and passes.
We will trek with you next year as well. You have excellent equipment. It rained one full night and not a droplet seeped into the tent. Thanks"
Mr. Naveen & family of 6 - Bangalore - 20 May 2017 - 5 days

"Great professional team work. Team took special care of the needs of my children. Their first trek and camping experience was very good. They loved it. Thanks for doing a great job there. The food items were well prepared and the daily lunch box was always different, giving us a variety. I would always recommend Potala Adventurers to my friends. Great job. Keep up the good work ."
Ms Patricia K, Mr. Marco K (Vaals - Netherlands), Mr. M. S. Raman & family (New Delhi) - 10th June  2016 - 4 days

ITINERARY for June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct until Mid of Nov.
Day 1:  Manali (2040 m) to Lamadugh (3050 m), 5 hrs.
Setting off from near Hadimba we climb gently through a thick forest of Cedar and Oak. Climbing up through the Manalsu River valley the gentle slopes and lush green meadows of Lamadugh. Climbing up through the Manalsu valley the gentle slopes and lush green meadows of Lamadug appears. Beautiful campsite with a wonderful view of the surrounding. Keep your attention towards wildlife to see Monal, Fox, and Bear

Day 2:  Trek to Khanpari Tibba (4025 m) – Rani Sui Lake (3780 m), 6-7 hrs
Leaving camp trek through steep ridge below Khanpari Tibba (4,025m) we arrive at a place from where Indrasan (6,220m.) And Deo Tibba (6,001m.) peaks can be seen. One can see the full view of Manali town and upper Kullu valley. Continue going upward through brilliant shrubs of Rhododendron, Birch pave on the way, and wildflowers all around. Arriving just below Khanpari we follow the trail which is going eastern top of the mountain, by the afternoon arrive at the dome of Khanpari to have a spectacular 360-degree view of the Great Himalayan Range to the East, Dhauladhar to the West, and Pir Panjal to the North. Descent along the ridge to the campsite a few hundred meters before Rani Sui Lake or Saurkundi Lake.

Day 3:  Trek to Saurkundi Pass (3840 m) - Maylee Thach (3300 m), 6-7 hrs
After breakfast, we trek continue over open meadows and take a trail that leads to a tiny lake called Ranisui also known as Saurkundi Lake. The trail climbs short to Saurkundi Pass and descends along the ridge. The view toward the east at the best in the clear sky. Especially having Indrasan and Deo Tibba. We are always on open meadows, crossing the pass continue the descent to Maylee / Mahili Thach for overnight camp.

Day 4:  Trek to Shangchar (2350 m) 5 hrs, Drive to Manali 2 Hrs.
The Trail descends to Shangchar village, at first through dense forest of Deodar, Spruce & Cedar trees. The Beas River valley view to the South will remain in sight until arriving at Shangchar village. Our jeep will be waiting for us here. We drive on a narrow link to Patlikuhl and after on a national highway to Manali. 

COST INCLUDES
-  All ground transportation to & fro as per the itinerary. 
-  All camping facilities: Mess tent, camp chairs, and table.
-  Accommodation in 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 trekking gear and your baggage.
-  Camping fee, trekking permits, and park fee.
-  Goods and services tax.
-  First aid medical kit.

COST EXCLUDES
×     Domestic flight.  Delhi - Kullu, Kullu - Delhi.
×     Hotel in Manali. 
×     Delhi - Manali or Chandigarh airport/railway station - Manali transfer. (Booking of the private car on request).
×     Travel insurance.
×     Soft or hard drinks.
×     Equipment rentals (Can rent at Manali all trekking and mountaineering gear).
×     Personal tip to staff: Guide, cook, helper, horseman, driver. 
×     Any unforeseen cost arises by natural hazards rain, snow, roadblock which cost extra lodging & boarding beyond trip Schedule.

Trekking Gear

What we provide
We provide all the GROUP GEAR included in the following list:

3-4 Person roomy 4 season tents for 2 - 3 people and individual as well, dining tent, toilet tent and other camping accessories.
Sleeping bags and comfortable foam mattresses.
Kitchen tent, Stoves, fuel, cookware etc.
Bed tea, nutritious breakfast, three course meal (dinner), packed lunch, post trek snacks, tea and coffee.
Trekking poles and Duffel bags for your luggage's.
Basic first aid box and mini oxygen bottles

What you may need - Your personal gear recommended in List :-
Day pack: A bit of bigger size 30 - 40 liters in order to keep fleece, jacket, water bottle, camera, packed lunch

Foot wear :-
Good condition trekking boots – not new used before in your country side for best fit for trekking, water proof.
Camp shoes, light and comfortable as running shoes or sandal ( like Teva ) for river crossing. Its necessity for you to bring sandals for river crossing.
Socks both Woolen and cotton as desire.

Clothing :-
Gore tex jacket or similar.
Down jacket/vest is good for cool evenings.
Wind/Rain jacket: (i.e. gore-tex, northface or similar) waterproof and breathable. Its necessity to have jacket while crossing passes.
Trekking pants, light, comfortable, water proof /breathable.
Long sleeve shirt Light weight dry-fast (for sun/insect protection).
Thermal innerwear winter thermal innerwear.
T-shirts for day time.
One mid weight/heavyweight fleece (long sleeve) jacket or warm pullover.
Short pants, underwear.
Sun Hat: cowboy style or baseball style to protect skin from direct sunlight.
Woolen cap for high altitude or while crossing pass or during evenings in camp.
One fleece or sweatpants for cold evenings during dining.
A pair of Hand gloves or woolen gloves.
Scarf to protect from dust or sunlight around neck. This is available in local markets with variety of colors.

Accessories :- 
Sun glasses with UV protection. An extra sun glass in case to replace.
Sun screen and lip protection.
Moisturizer cream: In Ladakh the air is dry and sun is harsh and strong during day. There are local moisturizer cream available in market. To avoid somehow skin allergy bring your personal cream.
Water bottle. Minimum I - 2 liter.
Trekking poles or sticks. If you have your own folded poles. 
Torch or one head lamp with extra batteries. Petzl or similar.
One toiletries kit, small towel.
Reading and writing materials.
Digital Camera or digital video recorder / solar charger.
Water purification tablets.
Nylon or water proof plastic bags to storage clothes and stuff.
One pocket knife light.

Others :- 
Gaiter / personal  climbing gear. (Can rent at Manali or Leh or Uttarkashi).
Water purification/filter: we boil water for you in the camp, what its essential you to have a water purification tablets or filter during the day of trekking.
Mosquito repellent cream.
Small Binocular.
First aid kit: We carry basic first aid kit with diamox, aspirin, paracetamol, antibiotics for diarrhea, antiseptic, bandage and band aids, Please you bring your personal first aid kit with medicine you think to need necessity for you.
Vitamin tablets or similar. 
Extra passport photos.

Trekking in Manali - Khanpari Tibba Saurkundi Pass  4 Days 3 Nights
"Hi prem, First of all, thank you very much for the organization of this trek. We are very happy with these 4 days trekking, the views, the landscape was awesome. Also, the food, the gear were very good. The staff was very professional and very friendly. But globally for our first long trek, we are very satisfied. Thank you very much!"
Mr. Antoine & group, France, 15 to 18 October 2019

Rani Sui Lake - Manali
"Thank you so much Prem ji. The experience and the team was excellent as expected. Will see you again for another trek."
Mrs Y. Sharma - Kochi (8 to 11 March 2018)

"We did Kalihani pass with Potala. Great experience. Very nice team(guide, cook, porter). Food was very good. The equipment quality and condition is very good. we are very happy that we chose Potala for our trek.
Awesome team at Potala. Thank you Prem and team for such wonderful experiences in Manali. I would suggest any trekker to trek with Potala. They are the best!!!
Mr. Nameth S, Mr. Tinn V & group of 6 - Bangkok - Thailand- 13 to 18 April 2017 - 6 days

"We had a great time during the trek. Your guides phaldhan and preetam were extremely helpful. They engaged our kids with information right through the trek.
We will recommend you to all our friends. The trek is a must for every trekker. It has everything to offer. Tall coniferous forests, tall tall oak trees, orchards, grass lands and passes.
We will trek with you next year as well. You have excellent equipment. It rained one full night and not a droplet seeped into the tent. Thanks"
Mr. Naveen & family of 6 - Bangalore - 20 May 2017 - 5 days

"Great professional team work. Team took special care of the needs of my children. Their first trek and camping experience was very good. They loved it. Thanks for doing a great job there. The food items were well prepared and the daily lunch box was always different, giving us a variety. I would always recommend Potala Adventurers to my friends. Great job. Keep up the good work ."
Ms Patricia K, Mr. Marco K (Vaals - Netherlands), Mr. M. S. Raman & family (New Delhi) - 10th June  2016 - 4 days

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