CHADAR TREK

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CHADAR TREK
The Chader trek is world famous for the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh during the winters. This is an ancient trek in the Himalayas, for the locals this was the only way for them to commute. The temperature during the trek regularly drops below -20 Celsius.  This is the extremely glamorous trek.
It is a 6 day trek in inhospitable conditions. The trek is on the frozen river in Ladakh. Since this trek is open only for two months in the winter season the average temperature of the trek is almost -20 to -25 Celsius.
This trek is not that difficult but with good equipment, multiple layers and sensible trekking, the Chadar trek is not very difficult trek. It is an unique experience to feel these kind of extreme conditions like the scenery, temperature, atmosphere, the frozen river, sledges, unusual camp sites, caves and the ever changing Chadar.



TREK INFORMATION



·        Max. Altitude: 3300 m
·        Duration in days: 8 -12 days
·        Grade: Moderate to Difficult
·        Winter Trek best time: Jan Feb
·        Distance: 70 – 100 KMs
·        Must to do: Selfie with Frozen Waterfalls
·        Nearest Airport -Leh in Ladakh.






TREK ITINERARY
·        Day 1: Report to Leh by 2.00 pm

·        Day 2: Leh to Tilat Sumdo(by private bus or jeeps), camp at Tilat Sumdo.

·        Day 3: Trek from Tilat Sumdo to Shingra Koma, 9.5 kms, 6 hrs.

·        Day 4: Trek from Shingra Koma to Tibb, 15 kms, 7 – 8 hrs.

·        Day 5: Trek from Tibb to Nerak, 12 kms, 7 hrs.

·        Day 6: Return from Nerak to Tibb, 7 hrs.

·        Day 7: Trek from Tibb to Shingra Koma.

·        Day 8: Trek from Shingra Koma to Tilat Sumdo and drive back to Leh

LIST OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR CHADAR TREK
·        .Backpack with Rain Cover
·        Trekking  Shoes.
·        Gum boots
·        Full sleeve shirts/T-Shirt and Track Pants (1 should be waterproof/windproof)
·        Full Sleeve Sweater
·        One Heavy Down Jacket
·        Thermal Inners -2 Pair
·        2 pair water proof hand gloves
·        2 Pair woollen Gloves
·        Sun Cap
·        One Scarf
·        Light towel
·        Lip Balm
·        Cold Cream & Sun Screen (SPF 40+)
·        Water Bottle 1 Lt
·        Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
·        Personal Toilet Kit and toilet paper
·        Personal Medicine Kit
·        Dark Sunglasses (U/V protected)
·        Walking Stick (At least one)




For more information visit:- http://indiahikes.in/chadar-trek/

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