Thrilling Frozen River (Chadar) Trek, Ladakh
Dates: 6th – 15th Jan 2019
Category: Himalayan Trekking
Grade: Moderate
9 Nights, 10 Days, Leh Hotel | Guest House | Tent
cost : ₹ 24,500 + Government Fees
Call us: 989 269 1821 hours: 10am-9pm
Have you ever wondered how it would feel to walk on sheets of Ice? Do you ever wish to experience the thrill of the same?
Then join Tripper Journeys for the much talked about Frozen river Trek which is also known as Chadar trek & is considered as one of the most challenging Himalayan treks.
Chadar is nothing but Zanskar River in a frozen form. In summers, tourists enjoy rafting in the waters of zanskar but in winters, the same river gets frozen due to drop in the temperature to even -30 to -40 degree Celsius during night.
Chadar is a lifeline to Zanksaris as the frozen sheets of Ice connects Zanskaris to the rest of the world. Zanskari people praise the Chadar trail rather than complaining to Almighty for remaining isolated from the rest of the countries, because it gives them an opportunity to spend most of their time with the family and friends, cheering Local butter tea and playing local games during winter.
So if you are a trekking enthusiast, then this one would be surely one lifetime experience for you.
So what are you waiting for? The much awaited chadar trek is here.
- Experience thrill of walking on frozen River
- Experience how it feels like to stay in -40 degree calcium temperature
- Explore Ladakhi Culture
- Witnessing countless frozen waterfalls during the Trek
- Leh Sightseeing covering Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace & many other places
- Ample amount of Photography Opportunities especially Night photography
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in Leh Hotel/guesthouse on 1st & 8th Day & rest of the days in tents
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner including tea & snacks
- Well experienced & qualified Trek leaders
- Trek equipments like sleeping bag & Tents
- First Aid Kit & oxygen cylinder
- Wild life fee, Red Cross fee and trekking permits from the administration
- Transportation from Leh hotel to Base camp & return
Exclusions:
- Airport Pick up & Drop
- Meals during Leh stay
- Travel insurance
- Beverages/ Mineral Water Costs
- Tips
- Porter Charges
- Entry fees at Monasteries & museums
- Travel Insurance
- Any other sightseeing which is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any other Personal expenses that are not mentioned in above
- Medical Emergencies Costs & Any other Costs arising out of unforeseen Circumstances
6th Jan, Sunday, Day 1: Arrival in leh
Arrival at Leh Airport & transfer to Leh Hotel/Guesthouse.
It is advisable to use the entire day for acclimatization in order to avoid High Altitude sickness which a person flying from low altitude is subject to get.
Night Stay at Leh.
7th Jan, Monday, Day 2: Local Sightseeing & medical examination at Leh Hospital for Chadar Trek
Post Breakfast, we would be leaving for a guided heritage walk to some of the famous monuments of Ladakh.
The Points to be covered would be:
- Leh Tsas Soma Mosque, the oldest mosque built in 15th Century during the silk route of Central Asia.
- Central Asian Museum, the 3 storied building reflects 3 different cultures namely ladakhi, kashmiri & Tibetan
- Leh Jamia Masjid, situated in the heart of Leh City, this Mosque was built in 1666-67 AD & one will find blend of Tibetan, Central Asian, and Ladakhi & Iranian architecture.
- Leh Palace, a 9 storied building erected on a hill in Ladakhi Style & architecture
- Shanti Stupa
Post Lunch, proceed towards Leh Hospital for Medical Examination & check up of Oxygen levels & blood pressure.
Night Stay at Leh.
8th Jan, Tuesday, Day 3: Sightseeing around Leh & collection of Medical certificate from Leh hospital
Post Breakfast, We will move for Leh Sightseeing.
Points that will be covered today are:
- Magnetic hill
- Hall of Fame, a War memorial built for the soldiers who lost their lives in Kargil War
- Indus-Zanskar Confluence Point ( Sangam)
- Spituk Monastery
- Thiksey Monastery
- Hemis Monastery
- Shey Palace & Monastery
- The famous Rancho School from the movie ‘3 Idiots’
- Sindhu Ghat
While coming back from the sightseeing, we will collect the medical certificate from Leh hospital which is required for doing Chadar Trek.
We will be driving back to Leh.
Night Stay at Leh.
9th Jan, Wednesday, Day 4: Drive from Leh to Tilad Do Camp via Chilling Village
We will be heading today early in morning to reach our first camp, Tilad Do via Chilling Village.
This scenic drive takes about 2 hours.
You will be taking first step on Chadar today. So let’s get ready to experience the adventurous trek of your life.
After reaching the campsite, you will be provided with basic guidance as to how to survive in harsh weather.
Enjoy hot cup of coffee/tea, Take a short hike into the nearby mountains and capture the mesmerizing look of the Frozen River.
After Dinner, Retire for the night.
Night Stay at Tilad Do Campsite
10th Jan, Thursday, Day 5: Trek from Tilad do to Gyalpo (Total Trek- 12 kms, 5-6 Hrs)
Today our trek officially begins. We will be covering a frozen patch of approximately 12 kms. The leader will be giving instructions as to how to walk on ice and how you can complete the trek without facing many difficulties.
Depending upon the weather & temperature in the night, river parts are frozen. Somewhere you will find thick layers of Ice and some where it will be very thin that you might even have to step into freezing flowing water or take climb the nearby mountains to get to the other side.
You might slip & fall but remember falling is not a crime but lack of efforts is. So keep moving & get going.
We will be reaching Gyalpo Campsite in afternoon.
Night stay at Gyalpo Campsite.
11th Jan, Friday, Day 6: Trek from Gyalpo to Tibb Caves (Trek Distance 14 kms 6-8 Hrs)
We will leave today for our next camp i.e. Tibb caves. The total distance to be covered today is 14 kms. You will be encountering frozen waterfalls & various caves in the mountains. These caves were used by the zanskaris to get shelter & stay warm during the night.
Tibb Cave is very big in size and can accommodate lot of people. Enjoy hot cup of coffee/tea, share your experiences with your fellow trekkers, relax and get some rest.
Retire for the night after Dinner.
Night Stay at Tibb Cave Camp site.
12th Jan, Saturday, Day 7: Trek from Tibb Cabe to Nerak Village (Trek Distance 14 kms 6-8 Hrs)
Today is a big day. We would be visiting the biggest and the most famous waterfall which we will come across in our trail i.e. Nerak Waterfall. It is indeed humongous in size.
There is a bridge on the right side of the waterfall which is used as a road in summer by the people of Leh and Zanskar. The village settlement lies above the Zanskar river, if you wish to experience the lifestyle of the locals, an extra hour will take you into the village, the locals are warm heartedly in nature and will offer you a cup of butter-salt tea. We will pitch our tents close to the river.
Retire for the night after Dinner.
Night Stay at Camp in Nerak camp site.
13th Jan, Sunday, Day 8: Trek Nerak to Tibb
We will head back to Tibb today from Nerak. Though we would be taking the same route, you might get to see the changed formations on the frozen river due to unpredictable weather patterns. You will be seeing entirely new layers of Chadar. So this will show you how nature does changes to the river and surrounding area of Valley.
Night Stay at Tibb Campsite.
14th Jan, Monday, Day 9: Trek Tibb-Gyalpo & Drive back to Leh
This is going to be your last day on the Ice sheets.
After the trek, we will be bidding goodbyes to the Trek staff and move ahead to leh.
Drive back to Leh. Reach our Guest house/ Hotel late in the evening.
Freshen up & Dinner.
Night stay at Leh Guesthouse/ Hotel.
15th Jan, Tuesday, Day 10: Fly back Home from Leh
Today we will depart from Leh with thrilling memories of the trek.
It is absolutely of utmost importance that you are physically and mentally fit for this trek. It’s not advisable for the people suffering from High Blood pressure, any other heart ailments or Illness of any kind. It is mandatory to get yourself medically checked once before going for the trek and person must have an experience of at least one high altitude trek. Self declaration & medical certificates are must for this trek.
Note: Due to natural calamities or poor ice layer formation on the Zanskar River for the Chadar, Chadar trek is not carried out then no refund will be made in that case, but the company could organize a substitute tour in around Leh around area during the same duration.