The Chadar Frozen River Trek (FULL CHADAR) 2016

Popularly known as, the land of numerous passes of mystic lamas, the broken moon & the last Shangri-La. Ladakh is bounded by two of the world’s highest Mountain ranges, the Karakoram and the great Himalaya. The Ladakh region varies between 9,000 ft. / 2743 mts. to 25,170 ft. / 7672 m. above the sea level. Ladakh is a Land of medieval monasteries, Fluttering prayer flags, high deserts, peaks and passes.
Based in the town of Leh (11,500 ft./ 3505 m), the journey include many fascinating excursions to nearby Gompas (monasteries), villages and surrounding countryside.
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CHADAR FROZEN RIVER TREK

Ladakh can be a difficult place to travel. The mountains are steep and in the winter snowfall closes many of the mountain passes and makes the few roads treacherous. Some villages become completely inaccessible between November and March. One method of accessing snow-bound villages during the winter is trekking on top of the ice of frozen rivers. The Chadar trek is one such route, connecting villages in the Zanskar valley (deep in the mountains) with Chilling (on the road to Leh) along the frozen Zanskar River. This route has been used for centuries for trade and transportation, and is most reliable in February when the ice is most stable.

Chadar Calendar

• 11th Jan to 19th Jan 2016. Few seats available.
• 16th Jan to 24th Jan 2016. OPEN
• 23rd Jan to 31st Jan 2016. Full
• 30th Jan to 07th Feb 2016. OPEN
• 31st Jan to 8th Feb 2016. Few seats
• 06th Feb to 14th Feb 2016

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The Chadar Frozen River Trek great fun for adventurers

The Chadar Frozen River Trek is one of the most impressive and dazzling winter expeditions on earth. The best time to visit the area is to travel by air to Leh in the middle of winter season, and undertake a difficult trek by climbing over semi frozen Zanskar River gradients and gorge, to visit the primeval Zanskari culture, which is a conventional mix of Indian and Tibetan cultures. You can also see some unique and rare wild life - snow leopard, ibex and blue sheep that can be found in many frozen areas in the vicinity. The tour is always accompanied and headed by a trained guide - it would be quite imbecilic to go on your own, as the river can be treacherous in certain areas which are not frozen solid, and people can simply disappear into the frozen undergrounds forever if they are not careful. One can experience adventure in its rawest form when one visits the Chadar Trek.

It is one of the toughest and most courageous of all treks in the world. The total distance one has to travel during the trek is around 105 kilometers - each way, which makes it a total of 210 kilometers. Each person undertaking the trek has to cover a distance of 15 to 17 kilometers each day, depending upon the duration of the trek and prevailing weather conditions. The most difficult part is in dealing with the sub zero temperature. It can be as cold as minus 10 degrees Celsius during the daytime, and at night, it can further drop down to minus 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.

The Chadar Frozen River Trek suggests an opportunity to discover the beauty of Mother Nature at her icy best. The whole region is very much inaccessible, even though a few small villages spread the locality. The Zanskar River flows right in the middle of the area, and acts as a life line for the villagers. During the winter months the frozen surface of the river acts as a path for commutation. This is important because all other routes and passes connecting the Ladakh area become inaccessible due to heavy snow falls. It is the only route available for travelling and commutation purposes. Moreover, travelers get a chance to experience the unique Ladakh culture, which is a blend of Indian as well as Tibetan cultures. You get a chance to visit the ancient monasteries which are well known for their traditional rituals and peaceful way of life. For Chadar Frozen River Trek you can visit ladakhdestination for great tour.

Discover India's remote Nubra Valley with Ladakh Destination

Ladakh is the ‘Land of the High Passes’ - is among the most dazzling parts of the Indian Himalayas. Ladakh region actually contains two valleys: Nubra and Shyok. Both their rivers rise amidst the remote and heavily glaciated peaks and troughs of the Karakoram Range. The Nubra joins the Shyok in ‒ as much as tourism is concerned ‒ the region’s heart near Diskit before flowing westwards into Pakistan to eventually join the almighty Indus.

Trekking in Ladakh

Nubra Valley lies in the old Silk Route from South to Central Asia. Traders and their caravans used to traverse this route from areas in Ladakh and Kashmir to Central Asian places like Yarkand and Baltistan. Currently it is a military area because both Pakistan and China borders touch this region with which India does not have very cordial relationship. The valley is relatively warm during summers but temperature goes down to -40 degrees Celsius during winters.

Local communities once prospered on an extraordinary trans-Himalayan trade which originated with the Silk Road. Comprising huge mountains, yawning valleys and vast uninhabited hinterlands, most of Ladakh’s boundaries may look almost impenetrable on a map. Yet for centuries great caravans of wool and cloth, opium, spices and skins, coral and turquoise, gold and indigo negotiated several routes and their hazardous passes mainly between Leh and Yarkand (in China). The already withering trade finally died in the late 1950s when China largely sealed its borders. For trekking in Nubra valley you can contact us on http://www.ladakhdestination.com/contact-us/

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If you are looking for trip to Ladakh in Winter then contact us. Up coming tours in January and February 2016 are:-

1. Chadar expedition.
2. Frozen lakes and nomads.
3. Snow leopard tracing.

For more details visithttp://ladakhdestination.com/snowleopard-trek/

Chadar Frozen River Trek

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Chadar trek 2016 booking is open now. INR 20800 per per only.  Hurry up get your seat reserved now.

The Zanskar Frozen River trek is one-of-a-kind, one of the most commonly occurring items on many trekkers’ wish list. This trek is definitely not for a first-timer, and even for seasoned trekkers, who have a few Himalayan treks under their belt, this trek is like nothing they’ve seen before. The barely inhabitable environment of the ‘Chadar’, as the Zanskaris very matter-of-factly call it, has all the makings of a highly glamorous trek - one which challenges a trekker to test her attitude and tolerance while providing for some of the best visuals imaginable. On this trek, the only constant is the freezing cold, with temperature plummeting to -30 degrees at times. Dressing sensibly is of vital importance.

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The Chadar Frozen River Trek Great Fun For Adventurers

Ladakh can be a difficult place to travel. The mountains are steep and in the winter snowfall closes many of the mountain passes and makes the few roads treacherous. Some villages become completely inaccessible between November and March. One method of accessing snow-bound villages during the winter is trekking on top of the ice of frozen rivers. The Chadar trek is one such route, connecting villages in the Zanskar valley (deep in the mountains) with Chilling (on the road to Leh) along the frozen Zanskar River. This route has been used for centuries for trade and transportation, and is most reliable in February when the ice is most stable. Now, We should make it clear that the Zanskar river is big and fast-flowing. For most of its length between Chilling and the Zanskar valley the river is confined within a steep canyon. If the idea of walking over frozen river ice with a large pack on your back and very cold rushing water a few inches below your feet is terrifying, then you are not alone. People sometimes die on the Chadar trek, usually local porters who carry goods on the river for their livelihood and can’t afford to be conservative. The hike from Chilling to the Zanskar valley takes more than a week, and at night porters usually sleep in caves in the canyon walls. This trek is considered as one of the most exciting and unique treks – a very special and an extraordinary trek on shiny ice on the bank of Tsarap River. You will be dropped by a vehicle at Chilling Sumdo (crossed road) then yourtrek leads in a narrow valley filled with breath-taking views of ice-peaks and unexpected hanging icicles that will attract your gaze for some time. You will spend the night at cave camps with the help of a born fire that will keep you warm and relaxed. Our daily trek begins at around 9:00am and by then the sun’s up and blue skies bring cheer despite the cold temperatures. The trek goes along the Tsarap River in the region of Nyerag, Lingshed and constitutes toZanskar! Read More