Overview

Frozen River Trek Ladakh – Ladakh is home to many natural wonders, but the most precious gift bestowed upon this magical land is the Chadar Trek. The trek is about perseverance and survival – learning to survive in harsh terrain at sub-zero temperatures, interacting with the local people and understanding their way of life, especially in one of the world’s most habitable regions. As you trek the frozen trail of Zanskar a dramatic gorge with frozen waterfalls spread out like a “sheet” that acts as a mirror to the sky!

Itinerary

• Day 01: Delhi – Leh
• Day 02: Leh – Shey – Thiksey - Hemis
• After breakfast, proceed for a monastery tour.
• Visit Shey Gompa, Deldan Namgyal, Thiksey Gompa, and Dresthang Gompa.
• Overnight in the guest house.
• Day 03: Leh – Chilling (5 hrs drive)
• After breakfast, embark on a trip to Pishu Village, driving through breathtaking landscapes.
• Overnight in the guest house.
• Day 04: Chilling - Zaribago
• After breakfast, start the trek to Zaribago, which will take approximately five hours.
• Overnight in Zaribago tent.
• Day 05: Zaribago - Deepyokma
• After breakfast, start a thrilling walk on the frozen Zanskar River until reaching Deepyokma.
• Overnight in Deepyokma camp.
• Day 06: Deepyokma - Nyarakpulu
• After breakfast, trek towards Nyarakpulu, located below the Nyarak Village.
• Walking time is around 4-5 hours.
• Overnight at the camp.
• Day 07: Nyarakpulu - Lingshed
• After breakfast, leave Nyarakpulu and take a one-hour walk to reach the small village of Lingshed.
• Enjoy the comfort of a private house equipped with central heating.
• Overnight in the guest house.
• Day 08: Lingshed
• After breakfast, enjoy a fun day on the Frozen River Chadar Trek.
• Explore the landscapes of Lingshed, visit monasteries, and interact with the locals.
• Overnight in guest house.
• Day 09: Lingshed - Nyarakpulu
• After breakfast, trek back to Nyarakpulu.
• Overnight in guest house.
• Day 10: Nyarakpulu - Tso Mopoaldar
• After breakfast, trek for about 5 hours from Nyarakpulu to the campsite at Tso Mopoaldar.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Day 11: Tso Mopoaldar - Tilatdo
• After an early morning breakfast, embark on a trek towards Tilatdo.
• Overnight in Tilatdo.
• Day 12: Tilatdo - Chilling - Leh
• After arriving in the morning, set off on a trail to Chilling.
• Drive back to Leh and check in at the hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel.
• Day 13: Leh – Delhi
• After breakfast, transfer to the airport/railway station for the onward journey to Delhi.

Route Map

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transport
• Tour Guide