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Chadar Trek - Frozen River Expedition 8 Days Tour

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Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destination Covered : Zanskar, Leh Ladakh, Leh Palace

Tour Activities : Trekking

Tour Themes : Adventure Tours, Hill Stations & Valleys, Religious & Pilgrimage

22500

Per Person


* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

Zanskar, Leh Ladakh and Leh Palace Tour Overview

Experience one of India’s most iconic winter adventures with the Chadar Trek – Frozen River Expedition (8 Days), a thrilling journey across the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh. Known as one of the most challenging and breathtaking winter treks in the Himalayas, the Chadar Trek offers a rare opportunity to walk on a naturally frozen river surrounded by dramatic gorges, snow-covered cliffs, and pristine wilderness.
This 8-day expedition is carefully designed to allow proper acclimatization to high altitude and extreme winter conditions, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C. Starting from Leh, the trek takes you deep into the Zanskar Gorge, following the traditional winter route once used by locals for trade and communication. Each day presents a mix of walking on solid ice, negotiating icy patches, and witnessing stunning frozen waterfalls and caves.

Zanskar, Leh Ladakh and Leh Palace Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Leh (3500m) and Mandatory Acclimatization. Fly into Leh and transfer to your hotel. Strict rest is required for acclimatization due to the extreme cold and high altitude to mitigate the risk of AMS. Spend the day hydrating, moving slowly, and preparing all gear, especially specialized winter clothing and trekking boots, for the harsh, challenging environment ahead.
Day 2
Continue the acclimatization process by visiting local, low-exertion sites like the Leh Palace and the vibrant main market. A mandatory session is held for gear checking, ensuring every participant has adequate protection, including quality thermals, waterproof outer layers, and appropriate footwear for walking on the frozen Zanskar River.
Day 3
A long, cold drive takes you to the starting point of the trek, past the Zanskar-Indus confluence, to the road-head. A short trek begins on the Chadar (frozen blanket) of the Zanskar River, walking carefully over the glass-like ice surface to reach the first major campsite at Shingra Koma, where you set up camp in specialized sub-zero tents.
Day 4
The day involves carefully navigating the frozen river, a unique experience where you walk between towering, cold-desert canyon walls, watching for open water. You pass through stunning ice formations and occasional frozen waterfalls, often using ropes or walking on the river banks if the ice is thin, reaching the warmer Tibb Cave camp.
Day 5
Today brings the most famous sight: the massive, frozen waterfall near Naerak, often a towering column of blue ice. After a photo stop, you continue to the Naerak campsite. This is the deepest point of the canyon, showcasing the raw, extreme beauty of the winter Zanskar region and the traditional route of the Zanskaris.
Day 6
Begin the return journey, tracing your steps back along the frozen river. The scenery on the return is often entirely different due to changing light and the dynamic nature of the ice. The day is spent carefully walking on the river's Chadar, giving you a final, profound immersion in the silent, immense cold beauty of the Zanskar canyon.
Day 7
The final long walk on the ice brings you back to the road-head. From there, a vehicle transfers you directly back to Leh. Check into the hotel, enjoy the warmth, and celebrate the successful completion of the demanding, high-risk, and truly unforgettable Chadar Trek experience.
Day 8
After a well-deserved, comfortable final night, check out from the hotel and transfer to the Leh airport for your flight. The views from the airplane window offer a final, spectacular panorama of the snow-covered peaks and the Zanskar region you just traversed on foot.

More Details about Zanskar, Leh Ladakh and Leh Palace Tour

Inclusions

  • AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
  • Hotel
  • Sightseeing
  • Transfers
  • Pickup-Drop
  • Accommodation
  • As Per Plan

Exclusions

  • As Per Plan

Payments Terms

  • * 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
  • * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Price & Rates

No of pax Age Limit Price per pax (Rs)
No of pax Adult Age Limit Above 12 years Price per pax (Rs) INR 22500 / Adult ( With Tax )

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • * Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
  • * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
  • * Refund will be made within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the cancellation.
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