Chadar Trek in Ladakh
The Chadar Trek Ladakh is one of the most exciting winter treks in India. It is a special adventure where people walk on the frozen Zanskar River. The trek takes you through tall mountains, icy caves, and beautiful frozen waterfalls, making it feel like a winter fairy tale. The trek lasts 8 to 9 days and covers about 30-35 km. It is one of the toughest treks in Ladakh because of the extreme cold. The temperature can drop to -30°C, making it important to wear warm clothes and be physically fit. The ice can be slippery, so trekkers need to walk carefully.
The best time for the Chadar Trek Ladakh is mid-January to late February. This is when the Zanskar River completely freezes, creating a thick sheet of ice that is safe to walk on.
One of the most exciting parts of the trek is walking on the clear ice, where you can sometimes see or hear the river flowing under your feet! Along the way, you will see snow-covered mountains and the famous Nerak Frozen Waterfall, which looks like a giant ice sculpture.
The trek is not just about adventure but also about learning the local Zanskari way of life. People in this region have used the frozen river for travel for hundreds of years. Meeting them and hearing their stories makes the Trek even more special. This trek is a true challenge, but for those who love adventure and nature, it is an experience of a lifetime!
Trip Itinerary
Arrival in Leh KBR airport where you will be greeted by our representative and they will transfer you to your hotel. You will spend the day in the room itself to acclimatize to the high altitude. This is absolutely necessary and is most important for the days ahead and it is a mandatory rule by UT Ladakh Govt. to stay 2 days in Leh for acclimatization. Overnight stay at Hotel.
On this day we will go to explore some of the famous winter sports in Ladakh like Ice Skating and Ice Hockey matches, Transportation will be provided. Towards Guphuks pond For Ice Skating experience or Ice Hockey Match depending upon the Match Schedule. Skates you need to hire (skates cost 150-200 per hour).
Please Note: We will take the group at only one destination and in group we will take everyone and no separate transportation will be given if someone didn’t want to go for the decided place by company.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Today we will take you to TAC Leh for the Medical fitness check-up. It is mandatory from the government to get a medical certification before the Chadar trek. A clearance certificate given to the trekkers after the medical check up NOC will be issued by the Medical Team. This will be issued only after the participant is acclimatized and fit for the trek.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Post breakfast, we take a beautiful drive through the beautiful scenery with your first views of the Indus river and later the Zanskar river at their confluence at Nimoo. From Nimoo you follow road heading towards Lhar. De-board the vehicle after a point and short trek towards Laar Campsite.
Overnight stay in trekking tent.
Your trek to Lhar begins today. Trek through the deep gorges of the Zanskar valley with sheer cliffs on both sides. The lack of direct sunlight keeps the snow well packed for the trek. We end the day at the Bakula Cave here which is used by the locals when traversing this valley and set up camp for the night.
Overnight stay in trekking tent.
Post breakfast, we continue the walk through the gorges to Tsomo. Enroute, we pass many beautiful gorges. Today is the day of final destination which is Summit Point at Tsomo Spring waterfall. Today we camp at Tsomo. Overnight stay in Camspite of Tsomo tent.
From Tsomo on this day, we retrace the same route and stop at Bakula Cave. Overnight stay in Trekking tent.
Today is your last day of the trek. Post breakfast we trek back towards Lhar walking on the thick ice of Chadar. You will be trekking for about 3 hours with a couple of breaks in between. We will leave towards Leh and transport everyone towards Leh. Overnight stay in Leh Hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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- We don't include your flights to/from Leh-Delhi etc., but we can advise you on your booking
- Personal Luggage will be Carried by the Participant.
- If you require extra porter(s) during the trek to carry your luggage, it's extra cost
- You are responsible for arranging your personal travel and medical insurance and ensuring your physical fitness before and during the trek.
- Food in Leh
- If you require extra porter(s) during the trek to carry your luggage, please concern our sales executive.
- Anything not mention
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