The Frozen River Trek Ladakh, also known as the โChadar Trekโ, is a perfect trek for thrill seekers in Ladakh. This trek is usually done from January to February when the River of Zanskar freezes and turns into a blanket of ice. This 62 km trek starting from Chilling and ending at the Zanskar village offers you scenic views of snow-capped mountains, ice-clogged rivers, mountain caves and frozen waterfalls. Due to its altitude, low temperatures, and the rugged nature of the terrain, this trek requires tough planning, practice, and determination. Our frozen river trek Ladakh 13 days itinerary covers Leh โ Shey โ Thiksey โ Hemis- Chadar Trek- Delhi to make this trip a memorable one forever.
Take your flight for Leh in the morning. You can meet our executive when you reach Leh. He will take you to the guesthouse and you can take rest the whole day. Make sure to acclimatize with Leh. Have a relaxed and comfy night stay at guesthouse.
Today, we will go for a sightseeing tour. We will visit some earliest monasteries here. The travelers can visit Shey Gompa which is used to be the summer palace of Ladakh monarchs. It is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Leh. Around the palace, you can find a lot of Stupas and Gompas. Deldan Namgyal enlightened Shey Palace. Shakyamuni Buddha Statue (12 meters high) is the major attraction of Shey.
You can explore Thiksey Gompa and it is placed at 17 kilometers from Leh. Thiksey Gompa is sited near to Shey. Thiksey Monastery is owned by Gelukspa Order which is one of the most remarkable monasteries in Ladakh. Then, you can visit Hemis Monastery. The monastery is one of the leading and most famed monasteries in Ladakh. Hemis Monastery was established in 17th century and it belongs to Drukpa Order. Then, we will go back to the guesthouse for an overnight stay.
Today, we will move to Chilling in the morning. There will be porters with us who are from Zanskarโs Pishu Village. You can explore coppersmith workshops along the way. Dinner will be at guesthouse and have a peaceful overnight stay at the guesthouse.
On the 4th day, we will begin our Chadar Trip by walking on Frozen Zanskar River from Chilling to Zaribago. We need to trek approximately 5 hours to get to the finishing point. We will have our overnight stay at the camp.
Today, we have got to arrive at Deepyokma from Zaribago by walking on the frozen Zanskar River. We need just about 4 hours of walk to reach our destination. We will have a peaceful overnight stay at the camp.
Today, we will arrive at Nyarakpulu below the Nyarak village from Deepyokma. We can reach the place by walking around 4 to 5 hours. We will have a calm overnight stay at the camp.
Today, we have got to leave Nyarakpulu. We need to make one hour walk to get to small village of Lingshed. You can enjoy the comfort and lovely ambiance of private house here.
Today, you can take pleasure in the warmness of private room entire day at Lingshed. However, you can visit the close by monasteries. You can also meet friendly locales and monks. Then, you can have the night stay at the private room.
On the 9th day, we will make a walk around 5 hours from Lingshed to get to the camp at Nyarakpulu. You can stay overnight at the camp.
Today, we will have a walk just about 5 hours from Nyarakpulu to the base camp at Tso Mopoaldar. You can have your overnight stay at the camp.
Today also we will make a walk around 5 hours from Tso Mopoaldar to Tilatdo.
Today, we will walk from Tilatdo to Chilling Village. At Chilling, we will get on to a jeep to get back to hotel in Leh. We will arrive at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be arranged in the hotel.
Today, you can go to the airport in the morning to catch your flight for Delhi.
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