Chadar Trek
Chadar Trek : A unique experience in the Zanskar region of Ladakh
When you think of trekking in the Zanskar, the first thought that comes to your mind is Chadar Trek. If you search for the best treks in India or the most rewarding trek in India, Chadar Trek will be among the top suggestions.
Chadar which is a word of Hindi origin literally translates to a blanket. During winters the Zanskar river freezes and a blanket of ice is formed. You got it right! You will be trekking on a frozen river.
The locals call the frozen river trail Khaado Sanglam.
However adventurous it might sound, the Chadar Trek is not for the faint-hearted and non-serious trekkers. The temperatures may drop below -25 degrees at night. The Chadar trek, categorised as a difficult one, is suitable for trekkers who are looking forward to an extremely adventurous trek. The Chadar Trek will test you physically and mentally.
The Chadar Trek that stretches over 62km is ideally an 8-day itinerary.
Chadar Trek features
Duration of your trek
Day-min : The minimum number of days required for the trek
Day-max : The maximum number of days you can spend on this trek. Prolonged itinerary can be discussed with our team.
AWTD : Average walking time per day (<3 : easy, 3 to 5 : moderate, >5 : strenuous)
Altitudes of your trek
Min : Minimum altitude of your trek.
Max : Maximum altitude of your trek.
Ascent : The difference of altitude between the trek starting point and the highest point of the trek.
Descent : The difference of altitude between the highest point of the trek and the trek ending point.
Difficulty of your trek
Stamina : The physical effort involved during your trek. Rated from 0 (easiest) to 100 (most strenuous). If you have an average fitness you can consider all the treks up to 50. See here for more details
Technical : Difficulty of your trek in terms of exposure to danger and required experience.
0 to 20 : No difficulties,
20 to 40 : Walk on good mountain trails,
40 to 60 : Some walks on difficult mountain trails (steep slope, rocks, etc.),
60 to 80: You are exposed to some dangers (void, snow, falling rocks, etc.),
80 to 100 : Experience required (please inquire).
Overall : Average between Stamina and Technical rating.
Duration
Altitudes
Difficulty
Best time to do the Chadar Trek
Best time to plan your Chadar trek is between January to February
This is when the Zanskar river freezes!
JAN
Best time to go
FEB
Best time to go
MAR
You may go
APR
Impossible
MAY
Impossible
JUN
Impossible
JUL
Impossible
AUG
Impossible
SEP
Impossible
OCT
Impossible
NOV
Impossible
DEC
Impossible
From our gallery
Zanskar trek photos
Itinerary
Day One : Arrive in Leh
Day Two : Acclimatization day
Day Three : Leh to Shingra Koma
Day Four : Shingra Koma to Tibb
Day Five : Tibb to Nyerak
Day Six : Nyerak to Tibb
Day Seven : Tibb to Bakula and drive to Leh
Day Eight : Depart from Leh
Gallery
Zanskar trek photos
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