Chadar Trek (Frozen Zanskar River)

Chadar Trek (Frozen Zanskar River)

Chadar Trek or the Frozen Zanskar River Trek. It is all white, snow all around the place, walk on the bed of ice. Just be there and you will realize all about the magic of nature. Its thrilling as well as chilling. Honestly Speaking, its a paradise for the trekkers and the humankind.

Chadar in Hindi means 'a blanket'. During winters, large sections of the Zanskar River freezes to resemble a blanket of ice, thereby deriving the name. As heavy snowfall isolates a few desolate villages from the main habitation, the Chadar Trek remains the only way to reach these villages.

Through much of the trek, steep canyons accompany you on both sides. Sometimes the canyon walls are the only support you have as you make your way across fast flowing icy cold river water. Thick snow covers much of the trail and at night, you camp in tents on ice or in ancient caves.

Itinerary

Detail Itinerary

Day 1 - Fly to Leh : Pickup from Airport and Drop to The Guest house
Overnight stay at the hotel/guest house.

Day 2 - Drive to Tilad Do via Chilling (11,400 to 10,390 ft)
Overnight stay at camps

Day 3 - Tilad Do to Shingra Koma (10,390 to 10,550 ft. Trek 10 kms)

Day 4 - Shingra Koma to Tibb Cave (10,550 to 10,760 ft.
Trek through Zanskar (15 km approx) Overnight stay in tents

Day 5 - Tibb cave to Naerak camp (10,760 to 11,150 ft. Trek 12.5 kms
Overnight stay at camps in Nyerak Village
Attraction Frozen waterfall

Day 6 - Naerak to Tibb Cave (11,150 to 10,760 ft Trek 12.5 kms) Stay in tent

Day 7 - Tibb Cave to Shingra Koma (10,760 to 10,550 ft. Trek 15 kms) Stay in tent
Starting from Tibb, go up to Gyalpo today.

Day 8 - Shingra Koma to Tilad Do and drive to Leh (10,550 to 10,390 and drive to 11400 ft. Trek 10 kms)

Day 9 - Leh Departure
After Breakfast Check out Guest , Continue with your return journey

Stop At:

• Zanskar Valley, Zankar Leh Zanskar River freezes India