CHADAR, the “Frozen Sheet” The Chadar trek is one of the most challenging trek of all since you will be walking on the frozen river and in the extreme cold weather. While going towards Zanskar valley, you will be walking upstream and on the return trek, it’s all coming down the valley. The altitudes from the starting point till Zanskar will be differences of about 300 meters.
Day 1: Arrival and Acclimatization
Today is strictly meant for acclimatization, full-day rest.
Day 2: Explore around Leh city
We will explore the old town of Leh, Leh palace and Shanti stupa by walk to know the history of Leh city and Ladakh in general.
Day 3: Visit Monasteries
Today we are going towards east of Ladakh along Indus to explore Tibetan Buddhism. We will visit Thiksey, Shey Palace and Hemis monasteries. You will also need to do the medical check-up at SNM Hospital before proceeding towards next adventure.
Day 4: Leh – Chiling/Tilatdo to Shingra-Gongma (3200m)
After breakfast drive towards SNYMOO where will meet the confluence of Zanskar and Indus river and the rest we will be drive along the Zanskar river until you finish road. From Tilatdo the first day trek start towards Shingra-Gongma.
Overnight stay will be in the tent from today.
Duration: 02 hrs drive (Taxi/Bus) and 4-5hrs trek.
Day 5: Trek Shingra-gongma to Dib-yokma (3,300m)
After breakfast we will proceed towards Dib-pyokma where you’ll see no. of caves, and Tsomo Paldar, naturally flowing spring water.
Duration: 5 hrs trek
Distance:12 km.
Day 6: Dib-yokma to Neyraks-pulu (3,400m)
Start the trek from Dib-yokma towards Neyrakspulu. At the end we will be trekking up around 1 hr along the small stream and reach a beautiful village called Neyraks. From here Singee-La a famous pass will be visible, which is a summer trek pass.
Duration: 6 hrs trek
Distance: 13 km
Day 7: Neyraks-pullu to Dib-yokma (3300m)
Taking the same route back from Neyraks-pullu to Dib-yokma.
Duration: 4-5 hrs.
Day 8: Dib-Yokma to Shingra-Gongma, Tilatdo/Chilling and Leh (3200m)
Trek down from Dib-yokma to Tilatdo and drive back to Leh city.
Overnight at a hotel/Guest House in Leh
Duration: 4hrs trek and 2 hrs drive to Leh.
Day 9: Airport Transfer (Tour Ends Adieu)
Itinerary
Inclusions
Exclusions
Accommodations in Leh with two time meals (breakfast and dinner)
Transportations to head of the chadar trails and back to Leh.
Tent on twin/ triple sharing basis during trek and all meals.
Sleeping bags and mattress during trek.
Common dinning, kitchen and toilet tent.
Experienced and trained local staff during Chadar trek.
Porters to carry equipments like Rations, groceries, tents and utensils.
First aid with oxygen cylinder during entire trek.
Space for keeping extra luggage in hotel while leaving Trek.
Hot water shall be provided in Bucket with request.
Any kind of fees ALTOA permission, Wildlife fees, Environment fees etc.
Any kind of expenses arise due to unexpected circumstances (Bad weather, Accidents, delay due to any natural problems)
Personal trekking equipments.
Personal insurance and cost of evacuation in case of emergency.
Personal toiletries.
Medical expenses.
Personal porter to carry own bags and cameras.
Any Alcohol.
Any tips.
Any kind of expenses that is not included in the inclusion section.