About Chadar Trek

The Chadar Trek or Zanskar frozen river trek is a winter trek in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh. The trek starts from Leh going through Shingra Koma, Tibb Cave, Naerak Camp concluding back in Leh. The 105 Km trek provides trekkers and hikers with an amazing opportunity to trek on a frozen sheet of ice in subzero temperatures. The trek is operational during the months of January and February when the Zanskar river freezes into a solid sheet of ice.

Ladakh has various treks and beautiful camping locations. What sets Ladakh apart for travellers is the Chadar Trek which is quite challenging yet mesmerizing owing to its scenic beauty. That one glimpse of the topmost sections of the Himalayas would certainly awe an individual because of its breathtaking view. 

The temperature during the trek varies from around -5 to -20 degrees celsius and the trekkers would occasionally face steep rocks along with facing treacherous sections of the Zanskar River. While this trek would offer a lot of difficult challenges, to the maximum point of questioning oneself, one would find all the answers once you observe and become a part of the Mighty Himalayas. And trust us, it would certainly be a life-changing experience.

Important Note: Every trekker must have done a COVID-19 RTPCR test from an ICMR authorized testing lab not later than 72 hours of their arrival in Leh.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Leh

Day 02: Acclimatization Day

Day 03: Medical Check-Up.

Day 04: Drive from Leh to Shingra Koma (70 km / 2 hrs) | Trek from Shingra Koma to Tsomo Paldar (3 km / 2 hrs)

Day 05: Trek from Tsomo Paldar to Tibb Cave (15 km / 6-7 hrs)

Day 06: Trek from Tibb Cave to Naerak to Hotung (15 km / 6-7 hrs)

Day 07: Trek from Hotung to Naerak to Tibb Cave (13 km/ 5-6 hrs)

Day 08: Trek from Tibb Cave to Shingra Koma (13 km / 5-6 hrs) | Drive from Shingra Koma to Leh (70 km / 3 hrs)

Day 09: Departure from Leh

Inclusions

• Expert mountaineering guide
• Skilled local staff who has ample knowledge of the route.
• Transportation from Leh to Trekking Point on Day 4 and back to Guesthouse to Leh on Day 8
• Vegetarian meals on the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) starting on Day 4 Pack Lunch to Day 8 Breakfast
• Stay in Guest Houses on a Triple/Quad sharing basis in Leh on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8. 
• Daily Breakfast starting from Day 1 to Day 9.
• Hot water in buckets shall be provided on request while staying in the Guest House in Leh
• Stay in Alpine/Dome Tents on a Triple/Quad Sharing basis on Day 4, Day 5, Day 6 and Day 7
• Common Kitchen/Dining/Toilet tents will be used during the trek
• Cooks/Helper and other requisite staff.
• Porters for carrying common equipments (like rations/tents/utensils/groceries)
• Equipment – Tents on triple & quad sharing basis / Sleeping bags / Sleeping Mats
• Basic First aid Kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
• Facility of keeping extra luggage at Leh when leaving for the trek
• Airport pick up and drop (Add On)

Exclusions

• Personal trekking equipment – like Gum Boots, trekking poles or sleeping bag liners
• Personal insurance or cost of emergency evacuation
• Purchases of personal natures (like mineral water bottles/bottled or canned beverages/chocolates/dry fruits etc)
• Personal Porters for carrying trekker’s backpacks @ INR 3750 Per 10 KGs for 5 days from Day 4 to Day 8 subject to availability at the time of booking
• Transportation when in Leh on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 8 and Day 9
• ALTOA Permission, wildlife tax, Environment Tax, Forest Permits and camping charges of INR 5000/- (The fee may be revised)
• Room Heaters at Guest House in Leh(We suggest not to use the room heaters as the same dehydrate the body and your body won’t get acclimatize to gear up for the Chadar trek)
• Cost of transport, meals and stay if in case you leave the trek in between and return to Leh before the scheduled arrival on Day 8
• There is no centralized heating and Portable heaters provided.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
• GST (5%) 

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellations made up to 30 days prior to the departure date would attract a 20% cancellation of the total ticket value.

Any cancellations made within 30 days of the departure date would attract 100% cancellation of the total ticket value.

Fail to do the 30% amount within a month of the booking or 3 months prior to the travel date, whichever is sooner, the booking will stand cancelled without any prior intimation, and the amount received by the Deyor Adventures Pvt. Ltd. will be forfeited with no refund.