Chadar Trek Frozen River
Ladakh
8 Days
Max Altitude
11,100 FT
Grade
Difficult
Duration
8 Days
Trekking KM.
62 KM
| Suitable for: | Serious trekkers who want to experience extremely cold temperatures |
| Experience: | Experience of any high altitude trek, at least 1 treks of 3,000m/9,843ft. |
| Fitness: | Sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes |
26,500 /Person
- +5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel to Hotel
- Centrally heated room & Hot water included
Help & Support
- +91 991 772 4737
- 10:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs Monday - Saturday
GMT +5:30
Sunday Closed - [email protected]
Overview
Trek Info
- Trail TypeOne way trail, The trek starts and ends at Shingra Koma.
- Rail HeadNo Rail Head
- AirportLeh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee) Airport
- Base CampLeh
- Best Season
- Winter Treks (Mid Nov - Mid Feb)
- SnowJanuary & February
- Services fromHotel to Hotel
- MealsMeals while on trek (Veg + Egg)
- StayCentrally Heated Hotel with hot water & Camping (2 in one tent)
- Region - Ladakh
- Duration - 8 Days
- Grade - Difficult
- Max Altitude - 11100 Ft.
- Approx Trekking Km - 62 Kms.
WHY IS IT A MUST-DO TREK?
The Chadar Frozen Trek, located in the northernmost part of India in the region of Ladakh, is one of the worlds most iconic and challenging treks. The trek takes adventurers on an extraordinary journey along the frozen Zanskar River offering a unique opportunity to explore the starkly beautiful and remote landscapes of Ladakh, complete with breathtaking ice formations and an incredible cultural experience.
The Chadar Trek takes place in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India. The trek begins near the village of Chilling and extends through the frozen Zanskar River. The Chadar Frozen Trek occurs during the coldest months of the year, typically from January to February when the Zanskar River freezes over. This is the only time when its possible to undertake this unique adventure. Winter temperatures in the Zanskar region can plummet well below freezing, often reaching as low as -30°C (-22°F) during the night.
For those seeking a rare and challenging experience in the Himalayas, Chadar Trek is the ultimate choice.
Highlights
Frozen Landscape
The trek takes you through a surreal frozen wonderland, where the Zanskar River transforms into a solid ice sheet. Trekking on the Chadar, or frozen riverbed, is a remarkable experience.
Nerak Waterfall
Nerak Waterfall, often referred to as Nerak Waterfall Camp, is a significant milestone on the Chadar Frozen Trek. This awe-inspiring site is a cascade of frozen ice that has formed as a result of the chilling temperatures in the Zanskar region.
Tibb Cave
Tibb Cave is another remarkable feature along the Chadar Trek. It s a naturally formed overhang in the rocky cliffs along the frozen river. This natural shelter provides trekkers with a respite from the biting cold and wind, offering a place to rest, warm up, and even prepare meals.
Who can participate
- Age; 15 years.
- Experience of any high altitude trek, at least 1 treks of 4,000m/13,100ft.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 30 minutes without a stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 12-16 kg backpack.
- Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 90 beats per minute)
- Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 - 130 mm Hg)
- Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute)
- Should not have Liver and kidney issues
- Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart problems, Hypertension etc
- No pacemaker implant
- People with the Sinus issues please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek
- If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
- Junior trekkers (below 15 years) should have a company of parent/guardian.
- Trekkers between 15 to 18 years can come solo with the disclaimer form signed by parent/guardian.
- Medical & Disclaimer Form (Mandatory Documents) Click here
Health Awareness
Government Employees {SCL}
Government Employees can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave (SCL) when you join us for a trekking expedition. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave can be availed for up to 30 days in a calendar year for trekking/mountaineering expeditions through a registered organization. Trek The Himalayas is a registered adventure tour operator by Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and Ministry Of Tourism (MOT)
Trekkers have to apply for leave at least 20 days before trek departure date.
Note
Itinerary
Day 1 : Reporting day at Leh
- Altitude: Leh 3,500m/11,450 ft.
- Keep your woolen cap and gloves handy at Airport.
- Airport pickup is not included in the cost.
- Orientation & Briefing of the trek at 12:00 noon (Mandatory).
- Check in Hotel (10:00 am | centrally heated room |attached washroom in running condition | hot water in buckets.
- Bring a copy of your ID proof and 2 photographs. Foreigner, a copy of passport and visa.
- Keep the boarding pass with you, it will be needed for permission on the third day.
- The network is available (only post-paid).
- ATM is available.
- Visiting any very high-altitude place or pass is not advisable.
- Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited.
- Spend the day in the room itself to acclimatize.
You will be landing at the Leh airport which is one of the most picturesque airports that you would come across. Just before the touchdown time, youll be greeted with the entire range of snow-capped peaks that will surely get you wonderstruck. Its important to keep your warmies handy as youll fell the sudden drop in temperature as soon as you arrive at the Leh airport. A jacket, woolen gloves and a woolen cap is a necessity. After reaching the guesthouse you will be given enough time to relax and acclimatize to the conditions. Later in the evening, you can spend some time at the Leh market for last minute window shopping. It is very important that you get used to the cold temperature in Leh because the temperature will only tend to fall as you start walking on the frozen Zanskar. From the end of January to mid-February, the temperature can be anything between -10 to -15 degrees during the day. It is also important to keep your body hydrated by increasing the intake of fluids that will help to maintain your body temperature.
Day 3 : Medical test day
- Wake up early and get ready for medical tests | height & weight, blood pressure and oxygen level.
- Drive/Walk to the Government Medical camp.
- Get your Oxygen and BP reading (There is a long queue due to rush of tourists. It may take 3-4 hours depending on the rush).
- Late afternoon insurance formalities.
- Enjoy evening in Leh.
- Stay in Hotel | centrally heated room |attached wash room in running condition | hot water in buckets.
Today is the big day. This day decides whether you continue further or not. Wake up early and to reach the Medical Camp as early as possible. Even though tests take less time, due to tourists rush it gets delayed. In the late afternoon we shall finish insurance formalities, if any. In case the tests declare you are not fit go for Chadar trek, you will not be allowed. For refund policies, please contact your Trek Coordinator.
Day 5 : Tsomo Paldar to Tibb Cave
- Altitude: 3,350m/ 10,950 ft.
- Trek 14km | 6-7hr.
- Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave.
- Pass through a waterfall which never freeze.
- It will be sunny only around 9-10 in the morning.
- Hot Lunch on the way.
- Visit small cave, in that cave the local porters rest for the night.
- Stay in tents | twin sharing.
Chadar is one such trek where your not gaining altitude in quick successions. Slowly but gradually from Tsomo Paldar to Tibb Cave (6-7 hours), you will be gaining an altitude of 400ft. (Tsomo Paldar: 11,400 to Tibb Cave: 11,800) After spending a cold night in the tent at Tsomo Paldar get done with you breakfast that will re-energize your senses in the morning. The much needed hot cup of tea will be special in such frosty conditions. As you start heading to the next campsite which is Tibb Cave, this trek route has some of the most eye-catching frozen waterfalls that youll see. Waterfalls that stand frozen in time. The source of some of these frozen waterfalls is still unknown and there are a lot of myths amongst the villagers. The mighty Zanskar will be flowing all along with you on the trail and the emerald green water will have a smooth soothing You will be served lunch midway to Tibb cave. After walking for a couple of hours youll come across different rock patterns along the way which look art looks when the sun rays fall on them making their way from behind the clouds. You will be camping near the Tibb cave which is surrounded by dry sand.
Day 7 : Nerak – Tibb Cave
- Altitude 3,400m/11,100 ft to 3,350m/10,950 ft
- Trek 13 km / 5-6 hrs.
- Hot Lunch on the way.
- Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave.
- Stay in tent.
You might have heard stories of how unpredictable the weather patterns can get here on the Chadar trek. There are instances where the formation of Chadar no longer exists on your way back from Nerak. In the same way, you will witness a new layer of Chadar formed at some. Even though its the same route, youll be amazed to see how different it appears while coming back. Chadar Trek is an experience of a lifetime that every trekking enthusiast should witness. And then, what if we told you that these eight days of your life are going to be some of the best days youve lived so far and that youll cherish these moments till the very end.
Today retrace your steps back to Tibb Cave. You get another last chance to cherish, relive and gather the memories. Wave goodbye to all the locals while you make your way back. Be careful and enjoy your last stay in tents.
How To Reach
- Pick Up Place
- Drop Place
- Note
The only way to travel is to fly to Kushok Bakula Rimpochi Airport located in Leh. It is just 4 km away from the main city. The airport is well connected to Delhi and also receives flights from Mumbai, Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh and other general destinations in India. Even international travellers can fly directly from major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi.
Travelling by both the road routes, the Manali-Leh Highway and Srinagar-Leh Highway, is not possible since they are not open in the snowy winters of Ladakh.
The Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways are generally closed by October-November
Pick up will be done according to flight timings
We will drop you at Leh Airport, Please check out early in the morning because all flights fly in the morning only.
Cost Terms
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
- Note
- Tour Fee
- Cancellation Policy
Inclusion
1. Accommodation: (as per the itinerary).
• Guest house (centrally heated room)(attached washroom) in Leh on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 & Day 8 (twin sharing basis, triple in very rare cases).
• Camping during the trek (Day 4 to Day 7).
2. Meals (Veg + Egg):
• Day 4 breakfast to day 8 lunch.
3. Trek equipment:
• Hight Quality High Altitude Sleeping bag, Mattress, Utensils.
• Trekkers tent (twin sharing), Kitchen & Dinning tent, Toilet tent, Ropes.
4. First aid:
• Medical kit.
• Stretcher.
• Oxygen cylinder.
5. Support:
• 1 Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader.
• Guide (Number of guides depending on the group size).
• 1 High Altitude chef.
• Support staff.
6. Transportation: (as per the itinerary)
• Leh (Guest house) to trekking point (Day 4).
• Trekking point to Leh (guest house) (Day 8).
7. Hot water
• Hot water in buckets on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 .
• Running hot water in taps on Day 8 .
8. Leh Sightseeing is included in the cost (Hall of Fame, Shey Monastery, Thiksey Monastery).
9. Facility of keeping extra luggage at Leh when leaving for the trek.
10. Porters to carry the central luggage.
11. Services from Leh and Leh.
Exclusion:
1. Food in Leh.
2. Any kind of personal expenses.
3. Porter to carry personal luggage.
4. Pre Medical Check-up and Rescue fee, Wildlife/environmental charges, ALTOA NOC, and entry fees upto 6K to 8 K paid to the authority on the spot
5. Pickup and drop from Leh airport
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charge, hospitalization fee or etc.
7. Any additional cost due to the final decision incurred by the Administrative
8. Insurance: It is mandatory to take high altitude risk insurance before joining this Expedition (as per the ALTOA guidelines)
9. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
Things can be provided on demand and availability (participant has to pay extra for these things)
1- Satellite phone/setphone - a type of mobile phone that connects via radio links via satellites orbiting the Earth instead of terrestrial cell sites like cell phones. Therefore, they can operate in most geographic locations on the Earth's surface.
2- Gamow/PAC HAPO Bag (Portable Hyperbaric Bag) - is a unique, portable hyperbaric chamber for the treatment of acute mountain sickness (AMS), also known as altitude sickness.
3- AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) - are portable life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly
Porter Service Charges:
Normally TTH expects to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don't want to carry your backpack so you can give it to the porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay approx Rs. 5000 for the entire trip (subject to change)/- extra per bag.
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for
payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please
e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation terms:
For the cancellation of services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons, Trek The Himalayas must be notified of the same in writing at [email protected] At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows.
Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the Trip
Refund options
- 5% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation between 24 days and 15 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
- 30% deduction of trek fee
- 100% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 85% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the Trip
Refund options
- Book the same trek, in the same season, with any other batch
- 50% deduction of trek fee
- 80% cash voucher for same trip till one year
- 70% cash voucher for any trip till one year
Cancellation less than 9 days to the start of the trek
Refund options
- Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend
- No cash refund
- 20% cash voucher for the same trip till one year
- 10% cash voucher for any trip till one year
In the unlikely event that TTH cancels a trek prior to the scheduled departure date:
While it is extremely rare for TTH to cancel a trek, we understand that unforeseen circumstances or natural disasters may occasionally require us to do so before the scheduled departure. These circumstances could include continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity that poses a risk to the safety of our trekkers. Additionally, unforeseeable events such as local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any similar situations that compromise the safety of the trekking experience may also necessitate a cancellation.
In the event of such a cancellation, TTH will provide you with a voucher equivalent to the amount you paid for the trek. This voucher can be redeemed for any of our treks within the next year, allowing you to still enjoy an adventure with us at a later date.
Note
- The issuance of a voucher is not applicable in situations where you are required to descend from the trek for any reason. The trek leader may make the decision to send you down from the trek due to factors such as insufficient fitness level, symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), high blood pressure, exceeding the designated turn-around-time, health concerns, or if you are found smoking, drinking, or violating the rules set for the trek. In such cases, the provision of a voucher does not apply.
In the rare event that TTH shifts a trek:
We would like to emphasize that weather conditions in high-altitude areas are highly unpredictable and can undergo sudden changes at any time, irrespective of the day. Additionally, circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, political unrest, pandemics, and lockdowns, may impact the feasibility of conducting a trek. In cases where we are unable to proceed with an event due to such circumstances that are beyond our direct control, we will make every effort to provide you with an alternative trek that is safer and more suitable.
In such situations, we will issue a voucher to offset the cost difference between the originally scheduled trek and the alternative trek. This voucher can be redeemed at any time within one year from the date of issue. Please note that a refund fee or reimbursement of the cost difference is not applicable in these cases.
Note:
- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch
- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by TTH
- TTH holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice
- Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or vouchers
Cash Voucher Terms:
- This is a non-transferable voucher
- The voucher cannot be merged with any other offer of Trek The Himalayas
- The voucher is valid for Trek booked directly with Trek The Himalayas in India
- To avail the voucher please use your register phone number or e-mail id
- All the other Terms of booking a trek with Trek The Himalayas are applicable to the voucher
- Trek The Himalayas holds rights to add/remove any of the Terms and Conditions without prior notice
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Trek The Himalayas" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which TTH or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. TTH reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Trek Essential
- Basic Gear
- Clothes
- Personal Utilities
- Head Gears
- Foot Gears
| Back pack & rain cover | (50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps |
| Day pack + rain cover | 15 - 20 ltr (If hire a porter) |
| Walking stick | 1 Nos. |
| Water bottle/Hydration pack | 2 thermos flask bottles of one litre each, Avoid hydration pack. |
| Snacks | Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors |
| Personal Medical Kit | Consult your doctor |
| T-shirts | 1 Full sleeves (Non-cotton) |
| Fleece T-shirts | 2 Nos. |
| Fleece jacket | 1 Nos. |
| Down feather / Hollofil jacket | 1 Nos. |
| Waterproof (jacket & pant) | 1 Pair |
| Windstopper Pant | 1 Pair |
| Thermal inners (upper and lower) | 2 Pair |
| Waterproof gloves | 1 Pair |
| Fleece/woollen gloves | 1 Pair |
| Sunscreen cream | Moisturiser |
| Hand sanitizer | Antibacterial powder |
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | Lip balm / Chapstick |
| Toilet Paper & wipes | Quick dry towel |
| Head torch | 1 Nos. |
| Woolen cap | 1 Nos. |
| Balaclava | 1 Nos. |
| Neck-gaiters | 1 Nos. |
| Sunglasses | Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected, avoid contact lenses. |
| Gumboots | 1 Pair (Its advisable to buy it from Leh) |
| Trekking shoes | 1 Pair (Optional but highly recommended)) |
| Cotton socks | 6 pairs |
| Woollen socks | 6 pairs |
| Gaiters | Not required |
| Floaters/flip-flops Not required |
Important Links
Fitness
Fitness regime for:
| Difficult |
Calculate Your BMI :
Your BMI value is
24.22
Congratulations, your body is in good conditions!
| BMI Range | Category |
|---|---|
| Less than 16.5 | Serverely Underweight |
| 16.5 - 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 - 25 | Normal |
| 25 - 30 | Overweight |
- If your BMI is normal, you can plan your fitness regime as mentioned.
- If your BMI is not normal, consult your trusted physician before you plan your fitness regime.
- If you're suffering from any chronic illnesses consult a medical practitioner.
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26,500 /Person
- +5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel to Hotel
- Centrally heated room & Hot water included
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