9-day Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River in winter.
The Chadar Trek is one of the most unique and challenging treks in the world — walking on the frozen Zanskar River in Ladakh during winter. This 9-day tour takes you through dramatic frozen landscapes, remote villages, and icy caves. It is an adventure of a lifetime for experienced trekkers.
Chadar Trek frozen river Zanskar River Nerak village Tibb Cave Shingra Koma Leh Palace
Day 1
Arrival in Leh — Rest and acclimatize. Medical checkup. Overnight in Leh. Day 2: Leh Sightseeing — Visit Leh Palace and Shanti Stupa. Trek briefing. Overnight in Leh. Day 3: Acclimatization Trek — Short trek to a nearby village. Overnight in Leh. Day 4: Leh to Shingra Koma — Drive to Chilling and trek to Shingra Koma. Overnight in camp. Day 5: Shingra Koma to Tibb Cave — Trek on frozen river. Overnight in cave camp. Day 6: Tibb Cave to Nerak — Trek to Nerak village. Overnight in camp. Day 7: Nerak to Shingra Koma — Return trek. Overnight in camp. Day 8: Shingra Koma to Leh — Trek back to Chilling, drive to Leh. Overnight in Leh. Day 9: Departure — Transfer to Leh airport.
Accommodation in hotels and tents All meals during trek Trek guide and porters Sleeping bags and mats Inner line permits Medical support Oxygen cylinder All applicable taxes
Airfare Travel insurance Personal expenses Personal trekking gear Alcoholic beverages Anything not mentioned