Overview
Named as 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. While going towards Zanskar, 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 300mtrs.
Best Time: Jan to Mid-Feb Grade:4+
Itinerary
Day 1 in Leh : Arrival
You will be received by our driver at the Airport and will be escorted to the Hotel
Day 2 in Leh : Medical Checkup and insurance
You will escorted for medical checkup at the med office for the clearance or to attain NOC or FTT (Fit to trek) for trekking, Wildlife fee paperworks and after that you will get the insurance clearance.
Day 3 in Leh : Equipment Check
Our guide will check your gears and will be taken to the market to buy the necessary things that you might not have it
Trekking Days
Day 1 : Leh – Chiling/Tilatdo to Shingra-Gongma (3200m) 5 hrs drive (Taxi/Bus):.
After breakfast drive towards Nimoo where the confluence of river Zanskar & Indus is, from there take left & drive along the Zanskar River till you reach Sumdado. At Chiling after Lunch visit the White Copper artists famous for their handmade works.After that walking towards Tilatdo (0.5hr) from where the Trek will start till you reach Shingra-gongma(5 hrs). Stay overnight in the tent.
Day 2 : Trek Shingra-gongma to Deepyokma (3300m) 4 hrs.
After breakfast start the 4hrs trek to Deepyokma where you’ll see no. of caves, Tsomo Paldar, naturally flowing spring water. Overnight camp.
Day 3 :Deepyokma to Nyrakpulu (3400m) 4-5 hrs.
Start the trek to Deepyokma, after 4-5 hrs reach Nyarakpulu. Camp at irrigation field.Another 1hr walk up along with a small stream you will reach a beautiful village called Nyarak. From here Singee-La will be visible, which is a summer trek pass. Overnight camp
Day 4 : Nyarakpulu – Deepyokma (3300m) 5hrs
Taking the same route back from Nyarakpulu to Deepyokma.Overnight camp.
Day 5 : Trek Deepyokma – Tilatdo/Chilling/Leh (3200m) (5hrs trek & 5 hrs drive)
Trek back from Tsomopaldar to Shingra gongma, Tilatdo & then to Chilling .Reach chilling and drive back to Leh. Overnight hotel.
Day 6 : Departure
Package Includes
- Cook & Porters
- Helpers who will help in Kitchen and Help in Pitching/Folding the tents.
- Route Guide
- Comfortable tent.
- Dining & Kitchen tent.
- Pick and drop by jeep to the starting and finishing point of the trek
- All necessary equipment ….etc
- Stay in Leh with fooding MAP
Package Excludes
- Sleeping Bags For minus 40 Degree (will be provided by us on demand)
- Sun Screen / Lotion
- Walking Sticks
- Down Jackets, Thermals
- Water Bottle
- Trekking Shoes (Recommended)
- Hat,
- Gloves
- Flesh light
- Good quality warm Jackets.
- Travel or any type of insurance
- Beverages (alcoholic or non alcoholic)
- Tips
- Any sort of expenses arising due to anything medical or anything else
- Personal porter or pony (although can be provided on demand)
Trek Essentials
- Sleeping Bags For minus 40 Degree (will be provided by us on demand)
- Sun Screen / Lotion
- Walking Sticks
- Down Jackets, Thermals
- Water Bottle
- Trekking Shoes (Recommended)
- Hat,
- Gloves
- Flesh light
- Good quality warm Jackets.