Description
OVERVIEW
The Chadar Trek is a winter-trail in Indian union territory Ladakh.
A river called as Zanskar flows from Zanskar region to meet Indus river at Nimmoo, around 35 kilometers from Leh city.
Walls of this river valley are near vertical cliffs up to 600 meters high and the Zanskar River is only 5 meters wide at places contributing to a natural phenomena due to which a thick sheet of ice forms upon the flowing Zanskar river which locals started calling ‘Chadar’ which is a hindi word for bed-sheet.
Although there is a motorable from Leh to Zanskar valley but as it gets closed in winters, walking upon the frozen Zanskar river becomes the only way to commute to Zanskar from Leh for locals from centuries.
In past few years Chadar Trek gained immense popularity among the adventure seekers world wide which made this trek a winter hotspot for tourism in Ladakh which also increased risks for it’s fragile ecology.
It is rated as one of the best treks existing in the planet by many.
Though it does not involve significant hiking being a river bed trail but it throw some serious challenges to the trekkers because of harsh cold temperatures, unexpected snow avalanches and unstable chadar formation.
In this trek we will escort the participants, who pass the fitness test after acclimatization in Leh, to a 5 nights 6 days journey on the Chadar towards the Zanskar valley reaching the frozen waterfall called Nerak & back which will be a 90-100 kms journey on foot.
OVERVIEW
* Region : LEH, LADAKH, Zanskar River
* Duration : 8 NIGHTS & 9 DAYS
* Grade : Difficult
* Max Altitude : 12000 Feet ASL
* Approximate Trekking Km : 120 KMS
* Approximate Temp Range : Minus 15 to Minus 40 Degrees Celsius
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
* Participant should be between 11 to 55 years of age by the start date of trek and can be of any nationality and gender
* Participant should have experience of at least one high altitude trek (above 8000 ft ASL)
* Participant must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 45 minutes without a stress
* Participant should be able to carry a 10 kg backpack
* Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this trek, participant must not have these conditions
HOW TO REACH
By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun From Dehradun one can either take the single government bus towards Sankri or can take private taxi if not choosing for our taxi service
By Train :-Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
* Nandadevi Express – Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival – 5:40am)
* Dehradun Express – Train no: 12687 (Departure – 9:10pm; Arrival – 5:00am)
From Dehradoon one can either take the single government bus towards Sankri or can take private taxi if not choosing for our taxi service.
By Bus:-
There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi,s ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT.
From Dehradoon one can either take the single government bus towards Sankri or can take private taxi if not choosing for our taxi service
INTINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Leh | 11400 Ft ASL
??Take rest in hotel for the day & night to acclimatise well to the high altitude.
Day 2: Acclimatise some more in Leh | 11400 Ft ASL
??Start from hotel for a acclimatising hike to Shanti Stupa at a high hill in Leh
??Enjoy the aerial view of Leh along with divine sunrise after 3 kms hike to Shanti Stupa
??Get back to hotel, have breakfast and take rest for the day
??Overnight stay in hotel
Day 3: Health Checkup in Leh | 11400 Ft ASL
??Go for mandatory health checkup to SNM Hospital, Leh after breakfast
??Explore market in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel
Day 4: Leh to Shingra Yokma | 10550 Ft ASL
??Start from hotel after breakfast
??Shared drive of 70 kms to trek start point Shingra Yokma via famous Pathar Sahib Gurudawara, Magnetic Hill, Chilling and Tilat Do.
??Enjoy the breathtaking views along the way. An hour and a half of driving along the Zanskar will get you to Chilling. The car will drop you right where the road ends. This will be your starting point of walking on the Zanskar.
??Reach Shingra Yokma. Feel the grand-ness of Chadar on your first day on bank of river Zanskar.
??Overnight stay in tents under the million stars after delicious veg dinner
Day 5: Shingra Yokma to Tibb Cave | 10800 Ft ASL | 15 Kms | 6-7 Hours
??Before the start of the day, if you feel that you want to opt out, or have been deemed unfit by the government bodies, you can decide to return to Leh and pursue Winter Ladakh Trip at no extra cost.
??Start walking from Shingra Yokma after delicious breakfast & hot tea
??As you move towards Tibb Cave, you will be witnessing some of the most beautiful formations of nature like the frozen waterfalls that stand frozen in time. The source of some of these frozen waterfalls is still unknown and there are a lot of myths and beliefs about them. The mighty Zanskar will be flowing all along with you on the trail and at some places underneath your feet.
??Lunch will be done midway to Tibb cave.
??Overnight stay at Tibb Cave campsite in tents after lavish dinner
Day 6:- Tibb Cave to Nerak Icefall | 11100 Ft ASL | 13 Kms | 6-7 Hours
??Start walking from Tibb after delicious breakfast & hot tea
??Today you reach most awaited campsite of Chadar trek, Nerak
??Walk through the most scenic landmark of Chadar Trek, that is the frozen waterfall. This frozen waterfall is a nature’s masterpiece in itself and attracts trekkers and adventurers from across the globe.
??Overnight stay at Nerak Campsite in tents after lavish dinner
Day 7:- Nerak to Tibb | 11100 Ft ASL | 13 Kms | 6-7 Hours
??Start walking from Nerak after delicious breakfast & hot tea
??Reach Tibb after walking through probably a different trail as Chadar keep on changing
??Overnight stay at Tibb Campsite in tents after lavish dinner
Day 8: Tibb Cave to Shingra Yokma to Leh | 11400 Ft ASL
??Today is the last day on Chadar which start early from Tibb campsite after light breakfast & tea
??Walk from Tibb to Shingra Yokma with lunch at Tsomo Cave
??Pickup from Shingra Yokma in Private taxi. Drive to Leh
??Overnight in Leh in Hotel
Day 9: Fly from Leh with lifetime memories
??Leave hotel after breakfast
??Fly to home with lifetime memories
CONNECTIVITY
*THERE WILL BE NO CONNECTIVITY DURING THE TREK
WHAT IS INCLUDED OR NOT
INCLUSIONS
* Twin sharing stay in best available hotel in Leh and quality winter dome tents on trek
* Unlimited Tea/Coffee, Breakfast in Leh and all meals during trek
* Transport from Leh airport to hotel & back. Leh to trek start point & back.
* A vastly experienced English/Hindi speaking trek leader along with other local guides and porters to carry ration & camping equipment, cook
* ALTOA Permission, wildlife tax, Environment Tax, Forest Permits and camping charges
* Oxygen, basic medicines kit, first aid kit
* Preparation assistance, exclusive checklists, specific adventure consultant till the end of trip
* Emergency assistance
* Trip completion certificate, memories for lifetime
* GST/Taxes
EXCLUSIONS
*Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
PACKAGE TERM & CONDITIONS
When to book:
* It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)
* In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing.
*Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows:
* Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 90% refund of amount paid
* Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 80% refund of amount paid
* Cancellation between 15 days and 07 days to the start of the trek
Choose to go for the same trek in any other batch till one year or get 70% refund of amount paid
* Cancellation less than 07 days to the start of the trek
Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
Disclaimer
1) Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
2) In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by HMRA.
3) HMRA holds the right to change/cancel the policies/dates/plan as per the situations beyond our control, without prior notice.
4) HMRA does not hold any responsibility related to emergency evacuation/airlift in case of serious health hazards, participant need to understand the risks involved in this trek and be prepared accordingly.
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