15 Days Chadar Trekking Tour Ladakh
Trip Overview
Walk over the white sheet on the Zanskar River and experience the thrills of a wonderful adventure. ‘Chadar’ means blanket or sheet, and the name of the trek comes from this word which signifies the frozen sheet of ice on the Zanskar River. An unforgettable experience amidst the pristine grandeur of Mother Nature in winter season!
Decorated with breathtaking landscapes, massive Himalayan ranges, and beautiful canyons, the trek trail takes you through breathtaking sceneries where temperatures can plummet to -30 degree Celsius. Trekking on this trail is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you shouldn’t miss it at any cost.
Highlights:
- Experience a flat walk over a frozen Zanskar River.
- Relish the surroundings that boasts natural galore.
- Trek through arduous conditions and arctic dropping temperature.
- Discover Lingshed Village, which only gets connected to the outer world once every year.
- Go through spectacular deep canyons and gorges.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Leh
You take an early morning flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Internation Airport to Leh. On arrival, a representative of Zanskar Kanishka Trek meets you and transfers you to a hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing
The day starts with morning sightseeing of Shankar Gompa and modern Shanti Stupa. During the time you also adapt to the high altitude.
Day 3: Leh- Pishu
Early morning drive from Leh to Pishu village where you meet your porter and drive further by jeep to Chilling Village for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Chadar Trek Begin
Today the Chadar Trek begins, where you walk on the frozen Zanskar River from Chilling to Zaribago and complete the trek of 5 hours.
Day 5: Zaribago- Deepyokma
The day begins with a walk on the frozen Zanskar River for around 4 hours from Zaribago to Deepyokama. After reaching the destination, you’ll camp in a cave for the night.
Day 6: Deepyokma- Nyrakpulu
The walk for the day involves 4-5 hours trekking from Deepyokma to Nyrakpulu, passing below the Nyarak Village Camp.
Day 7: Nyarakpulu- Lingshed
Leave Nyrakpul in the morning, and walk for one hour to reach Lingshed Village. You stay at a comfortable private house with heating and relax.
Day 8: Rest Day at Lingshed
The day is meant to rest and relax in the warmth of a private home in Lingshed. You can walk around and explore places, visit the monastery, and meet monks and villagers.
Day 9: Lingshed- Nyarakpulu
Start early in the morning from Lingshed to Nyarakpulu which will take about 5 hours to reach the campsite.
Day 10: Nyarakpulu- Tso Mopoaldar
Start early in the morning from Nyarakpulu to Tso Mopoaldar which takes about four hours.
Day 11: Tso Mopoaldar- Tilatdo
You start the walk from Tso Mopoaldar to Tilatdo passing through scenic landscapes, and the trek takes around five hours.
Day 12: Tilatdo- Chilling Village
Start the walk in the early morning from Tilardo to Chilling Village, and then a jeep takes you back to Leh by the evening.
Day 13: Rest Day at Leh
Take rest in Leh and explore nearby places and markets to shop for friends and family.
Day 14: Flight Back to Delhi
You board an early morning flight back to New Delhi next day and check into your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: International Travel
Day at leisure, and then a staff of Zanskar Kanishka Trek transfers you to the International airport by late evening or early morning for your flight back home.
Included
- All night accommodation during the trek
- Hotel accommodation in Leh and Delhi
- Three meals a day during the trek
- All vegetarian meals
- Basic first aid medical kits
- Experienced and English speaking tour guides, driver, and support staff
- Tents, Sleeping Bags, trek equipment
- Pick and Drop from Leh to Hotel, and other land transportation according to schedule
Excluded
- Airfare
- Visa Fee
- Wildlife and Environment Fee
- Meals in Leh
- Personal medical expenses
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in above inclusions
Good to Know
A scenic Buddhist site and popular trekking region, Leh boasts of Himalayan beauty and needs to be kept clean. Trekking on top of the Himalayas need training, and a person should carry needful essentials for the journey. The trek is suitable for beginners and however it is advisable to have travel insurance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Leh
You take an early morning flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Internation Airport to Leh. On arrival, a representative of Zanskar Kanishka Trek meets you and transfers you to a hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing
The day starts with morning sightseeing of Shankar Gompa and modern Shanti Stupa. During the time you also adapt to the high altitude.
Day 3: Leh- Pishu
Early morning drive from Leh to Pishu village where you meet your porter and drive further by jeep to Chilling Village for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Chadar Trek Begin
Today the Chadar Trek begins, where you walk on the frozen Zanskar River from Chilling to Zaribago and complete the trek of 5 hours.
Day 5: Zaribago- Deepyokma
The day begins with a walk on the frozen Zanskar River for around 4 hours from Zaribago to Deepyokama. After reaching the destination, you’ll camp in a cave for the night.
Day 6: Deepyokma- Nyrakpulu
The walk for the day involves 4-5 hours trekking from Deepyokma to Nyrakpulu, passing below the Nyarak Village Camp.
Day 7: Nyarakpulu- Lingshed
Leave Nyrakpul in the morning, and walk for one hour to reach Lingshed Village. You stay at a comfortable private house with heating and relax.
Day 8: Rest Day at Lingshed
The day is meant to rest and relax in the warmth of a private home in Lingshed. You can walk around and explore places, visit the monastery, and meet monks and villagers.
Day 9: Lingshed- Nyarakpulu
Start early in the morning from Lingshed to Nyarakpulu which will take about 5 hours to reach the campsite.
Day 10: Nyarakpulu- Tso Mopoaldar
Start early in the morning from Nyarakpulu to Tso Mopoaldar which takes about four hours.
Day 11: Tso Mopoaldar- Tilatdo
You start the walk from Tso Mopoaldar to Tilatdo passing through scenic landscapes, and the trek takes around five hours.
Day 12: Tilatdo- Chilling Village
Start the walk in the early morning from Tilardo to Chilling Village, and then a jeep takes you back to Leh by the evening.
Day 13: Rest Day at Leh
Take rest in Leh and explore nearby places and markets to shop for friends and family.
Day 14: Flight Back to Delhi
You board an early morning flight back to New Delhi next day and check into your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 15: International Travel
Day at leisure, and then a staff of Zanskar Kanishka Trek transfers you to the International airport by late evening or early morning for your flight back home.
Included
- All night accommodation during the trek
- Hotel accommodation in Leh and Delhi
- Three meals a day during the trek
- All vegetarian meals
- Basic first aid medical kits
- Experienced and English speaking tour guides, driver, and support staff
- Tents, Sleeping Bags, trek equipment
- Pick and Drop from Leh to Hotel, and other land transportation according to schedule
Excluded
- Airfare
- Visa Fee
- Wildlife and Environment Fee
- Meals in Leh
- Personal medical expenses
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in above inclusions
Good to Know
A scenic Buddhist site and popular trekking region, Leh boasts of Himalayan beauty and needs to be kept clean. Trekking on top of the Himalayas need training, and a person should carry needful essentials for the journey. The trek is suitable for beginners and however it is advisable to have travel insurance.