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Overview
Imagine walking on a surface made of ice and a frozen river. Sounds enthralling?
One can have this experience on the Chadar Trek in Ladakh. The Chadar trek is like no other trek in the Himalayas and is the most arduous winter trek in India. This is exactly what makes the experience exciting.
Chadar means ‘Blanket,’ and this trek is named so because the trail consists of trekking on the frozen Zanskar river, which gets covered in a thick blanket of ice as soon as winter commences. As exciting and interesting name this trek has, the experience is indeed the same and additionally, gives you the feeling of being invincible.
This 9 days-long trek will have you experience the strongest you have been – both mentally and physically. It is indeed a rewarding trek, with a better you that will flourish more in life additionally, with the best adventurous memories from here.
However, one can find frozen rivers or frozen lakes on other treks too but the experience of the Chadar trek remains completely different and exciting. Walking on a thick glass made of ice having huge and lofty mountains on both sides is an experience of a lifetime.
The Chadar trek offers an opportunity to explore and experience the Zanskari and Ladakhi culture and hospitality. Apart from all this, the frozen waterfalls that you see during Chadar Trek leave you in awe. The best months to do this trek are January and February and seeing the difficulty level, the trek is not recommended for beginners.
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Itinerary
Day
Arrival in Leh | Local Sightseeing
Day
Acclimatization Day
Day
Medical Check-up
Day
Day 4: Trek to Guru Do Camp
Day
Day 5: Trek to Shingra Yokma Camp (6 Hours)
Day
Day 6: Trek to Tsomo Camp
Day
Day 7: Trek to Tsomo Tutu | Return back to Shingra Yokma Camp
Day
Day 8: Trek back to Guru Dho Camp and back to Leh
Day
Departure from Leh
Age Limit (Trip Wise)
Weekend
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18-38
Himalayan
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18-48
Backpacking
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18-40
Biking
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18-45
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Inclusions & Exclusions
| Inclusions | Exclusions |
Accommodation: Stay in Leh guest house on a Triple / Quad sharing basis as per itinerary. Stay in Alpine / Dome tents during the trek on a Triple sharing basis. Transportation: Transportation from Leh to Trekking point on Day 4th and back to Leh guest house on Day 8th. Meals: Breakfast only in Leh (Day 2 - Day 4 and Day 9th). All veg meals during the trek from Day 4th lunch to Day 8th breakfast. Camping logistics: Common Kitchen, Dining, and Toilet tents during the trek. Porter for carrying camping logistics. Others: Hot Water on request while staying in Leh. Trek Leader Qualified and Experienced Trek guide and Support staff. Trekking Equipment: Sleeping bag, Mattress Safety Equipment: Basic First Aid Kit with Oximeter and Oxygen Cylinder. Other Facility: Keeping extra luggage in Leh Guest House. | ALTOA Fees ( Wildlife fees, Environment tax, Insurance, Evacuation charges, Forest permit, Medical checkup, Camping charges). Any Surface transfer from Leh Airport to Guest House and back. Expenses of personal nature. Personal Trekking Equipment like Gum Boots, Trekking Pole, and others. Room Heaters at Guest House in Leh ( we suggest not use the room heaters as it dehydrates the body). Porter for carrying personal luggage. Anything which is not mentioned in the inclusions. |
Cancellation Policy
| Upto 21 days | 20-15 days | 14-8 days | 7-0 days | |
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| Cancellation Charge | Free Cancellation | 25% of the Trip Amount | 50% of the Trip Amount | 100% of the Trip Amount |
| Booking Amount | Refunded in mode of Credit Note | Adjusted in Refund Deduction | Adjusted in Refund Deduction | No Refund |
| Remaining Amount | Full Refund (minus) booking amount | Refund (minus) 25% of the trip amount | Refund (minus) 50% of the trip amount | No Refund |
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Any refund pending on your booking will be credited to the same mode of payment through which you paid in 5-7 working days.
Partial Refund :
Any case in which a partial refund will be issued will be calculated after deducting the Booking Amount and Cancellation Charges depending on the time of Cancellation.
Remaining Amount :
Will be calculated on the amount paid over and above the booking amount.
Bypass Policy :
Any and all Cancellation Policies are superseded by the Emergency Case Cancellation Policy in case of situations such as war, pandemics, force majeure, or similar extraordinary events affecting the tour region.
Payment Policy
| Upto 21 days | 21-15 days | 14-08 days | 07-03 days | |
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| 50% Payment | Optional | Compulsory | ||
| 75% Payment | Optional | Optional | Compulsory | |
| 100% Payment | Optional | Optional | Optional | Compulsory |
FAQs
Where is Chadar Trek located?
Chadar refers to the frozen river trail of the Zanskar River in Ladakh. The river becomes frozen with a sheet of thick ice acting as the only trail that can be used to travel in the region during the winter months.
How to reach the basecamp for the Chadar trek?
The starting point of the Chadar trek is the Frozen Zanskar river itself. One needs to drive from Leh to Shingra Koma to reach Tsomo Paldar which is where the trek initially starts from. The drive from Leh takes approximately 4 hours as the distance is approximately 65 Kilometers.
What are some important things to know before embarking on the Chadar Trek?
The Chadar trek consists entirely of walking on multitudes of icy surfaces and the frozen Zanskar river. It is extremely important to stay cautious and hence novice trekkers shouldn't opt for the Chadar trek.
It is a high-altitude trek and hence acclimatization is crucial.
A medical check-up is done before one embarks on the Chadar Trek and if a trekker is deemed unfit for the trekker, then they're not allowed to go on the trek no matter what.
What is the difficulty level of the Chadar Trek?
When it comes to the difficulty gradient, Chadar falls under the difficult trek. Even though it doesn't consists of steep ascents and descents, it is a trek consisting entirely of walking on a frozen river trail and since the ice can be thin at places, it is important to stay cautious.
Which month is best for Chadar Trek?
The window for the Chadar trek is extremely short as the best time to do the Chadar trek is the month of January when the river is completely frozen and trekkers can walk on the ice without fearing about it breaking.
How many days are required for the Chadar Trek?
The Chadar trek requires 9 days inculding the days spent for acclimatization in Leh as well as the day reserved for the mandatory medical checkup.
How to prepare for the Chadar Trek?
The trek isn't as exhaustive as other high-altitude Himalayan treks as it doesn't require trekkers to climb steep ascents and descents. However, building proper lung endurance by doing breathing exercises regularly will help the trekkers to acclimatize in a better way.
Can we do the Chadar trek alone?
Trekking solo always comes with a lot of risks. It is not advisable for novice trekkers to do any trek solo let alone the Chadar trek. Even experienced trekkers who have done high-altitude treks and have the necessary trekking gear shouldn't undertake a solo trek to Chadar trek as it can be extremely dangerous.
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