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Chadar Trek – The Most Challenging And Enthralling Himalayan Trekking Trail
Despite being considered as one of the most difficult treks, the appeal and majesty of Chadar trek attracts countless adventure seekers every year. The trek, which is carried out only in the peak winter season, requires the participants to traverse the frozen Zanskar River, the very thought of which makes the adrenaline rush through the body of even the most experienced trekkers. The trek is completed over a period of 9 days and 8 nights and every single moment of this duration is filled with great excitement and thrill for the participants.
As the trekkers move over the layer of ice that covers the cold gushing waters of the Zanskar River flowing only a few inches below, they are constantly conscious of the great risk involved. However, it is this risk that builds up the thrill and motivates the trekkers to overcome this extremely tough challenge of nature. The nearly death defying experience, makes the trekkers appreciate the small blessings of life in a better manner. Moreover, they gain the confidence and the maturity to overcome the everyday challenges of life in a far easier and stress free manner.
For most people the decision of undertaking the Chadar trek proves to be a life changing decision. The trail, which takes them through a valley surrounded by snow walls that seemingly stretch up to the skies, makes the trekkers feel humbled. They also learn to appreciate the great beauty and majesty of nature while making the participants realize its true force in a somber manner. The chill, the solace and the thrill of the trek leaves them overwhelmed mesmerized at the same time.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Leh ( 9,800 FT, 0 Kms Trek)
Day 2 : Rest & Acclimatization in Leh
Day 3 : Leh to Shingra Koma via Shingra (10,550 FT, 70 Kms drive to Shingra, 2-3 hrs trek to Shingra Koma)
Day 4 : Shingra Koma to Tibb (10,760 FT, 14 Kms)
Day 5 : Tibb to Nerak (11,150 FT, 12 KMs trek)
Day 6 : Nerak to Tibb (10,760 FT, 12 Kms trek)
Day 7 : Tibb to Bakula (10,550 FT, 12.5 KMs trek)
Day 8 : Bakula to Shingra Yokma (10,550 FT, 1.5 KMs/30 mins trek)
Day 9 : Departure From Leh
