Chadar: A word in Hindi, which translates to bed sheet or blanket. The trekking in Zanskar region over the frozen river is referred to as the Chadar trek or the Frozen River Trek because the ice cover over the river appears like a blanket. Chadar trek is one of the most popular treks in Ladakh region.
One of the interesting trivia is that the chadar trek in Trans Zanskar range is not entirely over the frozen river! In some places, the Zanskar River does maintain its rapids but the weather below -25 degrees is bone chillingly cold.
A breathtaking as well as daring undertaking, Chadar Trek across the River Zanskar offers ample opportunities to come face to face with Buddhist monasteries, remote villages unspoiled by modernity and nomadic tribes dwelling in the depths of a harsh condition of Trans Zanskar valley.
Product Details
Stay
Night stay in camps or caves, which are locally known as Bawo
Stay at the highest destination of the trek in huts, Lingshed
Meals
Meals Full Board during trek.
Activity
Trekking
Camping
Other Inclusions
- (Camping) and Leh guest house (Day 1, and Day 8 according to Itinerary)
- Trek guide charges.
- Trek equipments
- First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder Accommodation at the above mentioned Hotels on basis of sharing single room in Leh only.
- Qualified & experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff to help trekkers.
- Transport from leh to Road head and return.
Things to Carry
- A small backpack or day pack with a plastic or water-proof lining
- Comfortable waterproof (Goretex) high-ankle trekking shoes with good grip
- Trekking pole or stick
- Wardrobe essentials like woolen and fleece clothes, synthetic or waterproof trekking pants with inner lining, wind-proof and rain-proof jackets, sunglasses, waterproof gloves, thermal innerwear, down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Balaclava or woolen cap, scarf or muffler, thick woolen and regular socks, raincoat or ponchos, cap or floppy hat
- Moisturizer, Sun Screen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Personal Medicine Kit
- Gaiters
- Rain cover for bags
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Extra Polythene bags
* Prices are on per person basis, for minimum 2 pax.
* GST is chargeable extra.
- Day 1 Delhi to Leh
- Day 2 Leh - Drive to Chilling - Trek to Tilat Sumdo
- Day 3 Trek from Tilat Sumdo to Tsomo Paldar (6 hours)
- Day 4 Trek from Tsomo Paldar to Tibb (8 hours)
- Day 5 Trek from Tibb to Nyerak Pullu (7 hours)
- Day 6 Trek back from Nyerak Pullu to Tibb
- Day 7 Trek from Tibb to Shingra Koma
- Day 8 Trek from Shingra Koma to Tilad and Drive to Leh
- Day 9 Departure to Delhi or Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I need to prepare for physical fitness? I mean what is the basic threshold? Is it like being able to run 4 kms in 30 mins or what?A. Physically it is not very taxing as there are no steep ascents & descents. You walk on the surface of the frozen river & the walk is always quite flat unless sometimes when the Chadar is not very well formed one would need to scramble up the slopes for some time. If you follow some fitness regime, just continue doing that. If not you can do some cardio exercises (running, swimming, cycling, skipping or playing some sport) - at least 30 min 2-3 times a week should be good enough. Preparation in terms of gear & dealing with the cold is more important on this trip than physical preparation.