For many years my team
and I have been trekking in the Indian Himalaya. Now a great opportunity
exists for You to share in our knowledge of some of the most fascinating
areas of this country - the Kullu, Zanskar, Ladakh and Spiti Valleys.
Go trekking if You wish, with our
experienced and helpfull guides, cooks and horsemen. Walk the pine trails,
explore the mountain slopes, visit thousand years old Monasteries or climb
the tall peaks for a truly breathtaking view.
what is included on a antrek tours:
Guides
Most of our guides are local, experienced guides who have worked with Antrek for many worked with Antrek for years. They speak basic English.
Helpers
A helper will be present on the trek to assist with camp duties
Portage
We will organise for everything to be carried between camp sites, you will only need to carry what you need during the day. Depending on the trek we will use porters, ponies or vehicles. Please keep your valuables with you at all ti mes.
Water
One liter of mineral water will be provided on the first day. After that unlimited boiled water will be provided while camping. You will need to have sufficient containers to carry the water you need for the day. Please bring your own sterilizing tablets if you wish to use any.
Food
While trekking all your food will is provided. Your guide and helper will together cook your food which will be varied and include fresh vegetables when possible. All food will be vegetarian but there will be plenty of eggs and cheese. Breakfast is typically eggs, bread, jam, cheese, fresh fruit and porridge. Lunch will be cold: boiled eggs, chocolate, bread, jam, cheese and fruit juice. Usually a snack will be given when you reach camp: noodles or chips. Dinner will be a three course meal, usually Indian.
Equipment
We have modern genuine North Face dome tents, warm Swiss army down sleeping bags and thick roll mats with cotton covers.
Transport
Wherever possible we will use our own vehicles which are modern, well maintained Scorpio jeeps. Sometimes taxi union vehicles will be used.
First Aid
Our staff carry basic first aid and have limited medical knowledge. It is our experience that trekkers prefer to use their own and we therefore recommend you bring your own first aid kit.
what you should bring
Footwear
Depending on the trek sports shoes or good trekking boots are required. Thick socks provide comfort and increased ankle support.
Warm Clothes
Warm clothes and a waterproof jacket are important. Both a woolen hat and a sun hat are useful. We have some coats we can lend.
Snacks
It is recommended that you take some small snacks to eat while you are walking. Nuts and dried fruit are excellent and easily bought in Manali.
Toiletries
Please bring your own toilet paper and any
Suggested
trek routes
Short Treks (3 - 7 days)
- Solang
- Dhundi - Beas Kund (introductory, April - October)
- Hamta
Pass (moderate, April - October)
- Bhrigu
Lake (moderate, April - October)
- Chandrakhani
- Malana (moderate, June - October)
- Jagatsukh
- Seri - Deo Tiba Base Camp (high altitude, June - October)
- Jogni Water Fall - Solang - Dhundi - Beas Kund – Patalsu Mountain – Marhi – Rohtang Pass (introductory, April - October)
- Jagatsukh – Sarotu – Jabri Nala – Chika - Hamta Pass – Chatru – Grampho (moderate, April - October)
- Golaba - Bhrigu Lake - Vashishth (moderate, April - October)
- Naggar - Rumsu – Chaklani – Nagruni – Chandrakhani Pass – Malana – Jari Dam (moderate, April - October)
- Rhauni Tach - Chhika – Marhhi - Seri - Deo Tiba Base Camp – Sarotu - Bhuj Dhar (high altitude, June - October)
Medium Treks (8 - 14 days)
- Hamta Pass – Chatru – Batal - Chandertal - The Moon Lake – Gongmo - Yongmo – Baralacha La (moderate, June - October)
- Solang
- Beaskund – Solang Glacier - Taintu Pass – Tantgiri Glacier – Manali Pass – Rani Sui – Lamdug - Manali (high altitude, June - October)
- Manali - Barabangal
- Dharamshala (moderate, June - October)
- Darcha - Pirtsila -
Phuktal - Shinkula (high altitude, June - October)
- Darcha - Padum (high
altitude, June - October)
Long Treks (15 - 21 days)
- PinParbati - Spiti Valley
(high altitude, June - October)
- Darcha - Padum - Lamayuru
(high altitude, June - October)
- Baralacha La - Hemis
Monastery (high altitude, June - October)
We
welcome Your request for treks in unexplored / virgin areas and are
always willing to formulate tailor made trek itineraries suitable for You.
write to us at: info@antrek.co.in
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