The Chadar Trek is a winter-trail in Zanskar region of Ladakh starting from Nimoo, in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Walls of this river valley are near vertical cliffs up to 600 m high and the Zanskar River (a tributary of the Indus) is only 5 m wide in places contributing to a natural phenomena which form a thick walkable sheet of ice upon the Zanskar river.
As the motorable road to Zanskar close in winters of Ladakh, Chadar becomes the only way to commute to Zanskar from Leh for locals.In the local language “chadar” is the word used for sheet indicating the layer of ice that covers the river .
During the summer this river becomes a perfect location for river rafting and during the winters it transforms into an ice sheet where the famous Chadar trek is performed.
Its being used by the locals for centuries. The documentary of National Geographic Channel first brought this journey of the locals to the outside world and since then Chadar – The Frozen River Trek has hit the popularity burst.
It is rated as one of the best treks existing in the planet by many.
For many years Chadar trek has attracted tourist from all over the world.
₹ 29,999
♦ INCLUSIONS
–Twin sharing stay in best available hotel in Leh and quality winter dome tents on trek
-Breakfast in Leh and all meals during trek
-Transport from Leh to trek start point & back
-A vastly experienced English/Hindi speaking trek leader along with other local guides and porters, cook
-ALTOA Permission, wildlife tax, Environment Tax, Forest Permits and camping charges of INR 2650/-
-Oxygen Cylinder, standard medical kit, first aid
–Cook & helpers for trek
–Twin sharing dome tents, dry cleaned mat & sleeping bag, tent toilets
–Emergency assistance
-Preperation assistance, exclusive checklists, specific adventure consultant till the end of trip
-GST
–Adventure of life time
