Day 1 : Reporting Day At Leh

• Altitude 3,500m/11,400 ft.
• Keep your woollen cap and gloves handy at Airport.
• Orientation & Briefing of the trek at 12:00 noon (Mandatory).
• Check in Hotel (10:00 am) (Centrally heated room).
• Bring a copy of ID proof and 2 photo graphs. Foreigner, a copy of passport and visa.
• Network is available (only post-paid).
• ATM is available.
• Visit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisable.
• Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited.
• Spend the day in the room itself to acclimatise.
 

Day 2 : Acclimatization Day

• Rest + Acclimatisation day.
• Sightseeing included in the cost (Hall of Fame, Santhi Stupa, Shey Monastery, Thiksey Monastery.
• Visit of any very high altitude place or pass is not advisable.
• Consumption of alcohol and smoking is strictly prohibited.
• Stay in Hotel (Centrally heated room).
 

Day 3  : Medical Test Day

• Wake up early and get ready for medical tests.
• Drive to the Government Medical camp.
• Get your Oxygen and BP reading (There is a long queue due to rush of tourists. It may take 3-4 hours depending on the rush).
• Late afternoon insurance formalities.
• Enjoy evening in Leh.
• Stay in hotel.
 

Day 4 : Leh To Shingra Koma Then Trek To Tsomo Paldar

• Altitude 3,500m/11,400ft to 3,200m/10,400 ft.
• Drive to Shingra Koma 70 km, 3-4 hrs.
• Trek 3km, 2 hrs.
• Gumboots are mandatory.
• Carry two thermos flask of 1 litre each.
• Stay in tents.
• Drive through Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus.


Note :- Walking in gumboots will take a while, so be prepared for some slips and falls! It’s advisable to carry a small backpack which will protect your back at the time of falls.

Day 5 : Tsomo Paldar To Tibb Cave

• Altitude 3,200m/10,400 to 3,300m/10,800 ft.
• Trek 15 km, 6-7 hrs.
• Hot Lunch on the way.
• Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave.
• Pass through a waterfall which never freeze.
• You will only get sunshine around 9-10 am.
• Stay in tent.

Day 6 : Tibb Cave To Nerak

• Altitude 3,300m/10,800 ft to 3,400m/11,100 ft.
• Trek 13 km / 6-7 hrs.
• Hot Lunch on the way.
• Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave.
• Nerak is the first village of Zanskar region.
• If we reach on time at Nerak camp, accordingly we can go to visit Nerak village.
• Attraction Frozen waterfall.
• Stay in tent.
 

Day 7 : Nerak – Tibb Cave

• Altitude 3,400m/11,100 ft to 3,300m/10,800 ft
• Trek 13 km / 5-6 hrs.
• Hot Lunch on the way.
• Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave.
• Stay in tent.
 

Day 8 : Tibb Cave To Shingra Koma Then Drive To Leh

• Altitude 3,300m/10,800ft to 3,200m/10,400 ft.
• Trek to Shingra Koma 13 km/ 5-6 hours
• Drive to Leh 70 km/ 3-4 hours
• Hot Lunch on the way
• Make sure you fill your thermos with warm water before you leave
• Stay in hotel

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Reporting Day At Leh

You will be landing at the Leh airport which is one of the most picturesque airports that you would come across. Just before the touchdown time, you'll be greeted with the entire range of snow-capped peaks that will surely get you wonderstruck. It's important to keep your warmies handy as you'll fell the sudden drop in temperature as soon as you arrive at the Leh airport. A jacket, woolen gloves and a woolen cap is a necessity. After reaching the guesthouse you will be given enough time to relax and acclimatize to the conditions. Later in the evening, you can spend some time at the Leh market for last minute window shopping. It is very important that you get used to the cold temperature in Leh because the temperature will only tend to fall as you start walking on the frozen Zanskar. From the end of January to mid-February, the temperature can be anything between -10 to -15 degrees during the day. It is also important to keep your body hydrated by increasing the intake of fluids that will help to maintain your body temperature.

Day 2 : Acclimatization Day

Keeping in mind the health problems that trekkers are facing (AMS), as per the new regulations applied, anyone doing the Chadar Trek should be atleast spending two days in Leh to get your body fully acclimatize to the weather conditions. It is irrevocable and it is important that it is strictly followed by every trekker. You can spend the day by visiting the places around the city. You can also join us while we conduct a small sight seeing session. It only for 3-4 hours, covering all the major spots of Leh. It is advisable that you avoid visiting places which are at a higher altitude. Crosscheck you essentials before going to bed.

Day 3 : Medical Test Day

Today is the big day. This day decides whether you continue further or not. Wake up early and to reach the Medical Camp as early as possible. Even though tests take less time, due to tourists rush it gets delayed. In the late afternoon we shall finish insurance formalities, if any. In case the tests declare you are not fit go for Chadar trek, you will not be allowed. For refund policies, please contact your Trek Coordinator.

Day 4 : Leh To Shingra Koma Then Trek To Tsomo Paldar

On this day, you'll be headed to the first campsite which is Tsomo Paldar via Chilling & Shingra Koma. Shingra Koma is the most unique place of Chadar for it is placed at U bend of Zanskar. Forming a wonderful place with lots of views. Today, will be one of the most scenic drives which lets you witness some of the top spots in Ladakh. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus are some of the places where you can take a pit stop for clicking pictures. After 3-4 hours drive along the Zanskar will get you to Shingra Koma. The car will drop you right where the road ends, this will be your starting point of walking on the Zanskar.

The layer of Chadar may seem thin here, you can also see various rock formations. Walking with gumboots on will definitely be a challenge in the initial stage. Understanding the ice patterns will take time, slowly but steadily you will know which surface is fragile and which is trustworthy. There are multiple number of ice surfaces that you would come across while walking on the mighty Zanskar and as you start walking you will know more about it. Planting your foot will be important in most of the cases, you can check for the ice for its steadiness with your walking stick before stepping on it wholeheartedly. A small and light backpack will help as you will able to manage your body weight in an effective manner. After an hour and half of slipping, falling and trying to gather your balance you'll be reaching your first campsite at Tsomo Paldar. This will be your first experience of camping under sub-zero temperatures.

Day 5 : Tsomo Paldar To Tibb Cave

Chadar is one such trek where your not gaining altitude in quick successions. Slowly but gradually from Tsomo Paldar to Tibb Cave (6-7 hours), you will be gaining an altitude of 400ft. (Tsomo Paldar: 11,400 to Tibb Cave: 11,800) After spending a cold night in the tent at Tsomo Paldar get done with you breakfast that will re-energize your senses in the morning. The much needed hot cup of tea will be special in such frosty conditions. As you start heading to the next campsite which is Tibb Cave, this trek route has some of the most eye-catching frozen waterfalls that you'll see. Waterfalls that stand frozen in time. The source of some of these frozen waterfalls is still unknown and there are a lot of myths amongst the villagers. The mighty Zanskar will be flowing all along with you on the trail and the emerald green water will have a smooth soothing You will be served lunch midway to Tibb cave. After walking for a couple of hours you'll come across different rock patterns along the way which look art looks when the sun rays fall on them making their way from behind the clouds. You will be camping near the Tibb cave which is surrounded by dry sand.

Day 6 : Tibb Cave To Nerak

As you move on to the most awaited campsite of the trek which is Nerak, the 13km long trail will take you to the most iconic landmark of the Chadar trek. i.e. The frozen waterfall. The frozen waterfall is a nature's masterpiece that attracts trekkers around the world. Hot lunch will be served on your way to Nerak. By far, Nerak will be the coldest of all the campsites on the trek where the temperature goes down to as low as -30 degrees during the night. It will be important that you wear proper clothing in layers to stay safe from the biting cold. If you manage to reach the waterfall on time, there are chances of paying a visit to the Nerak Village as well. You will be camping at a distance of 15-20 minutes from the waterfall.

Day 7 : Nerak – Tibb Cave

You might have heard stories of how unpredictable the weather patterns can get here on the Chadar trek. There are instances where the formation of Chadar no longer exists on your way back from Nerak. In the same way, you will witness a new layer of Chadar formed at some. Even though it's the same route, you'll be amazed to see how different it appears while coming back. Chadar Trek is an experience of a lifetime that every trekking enthusiast should witness. And then, what if we told you that these eight days of your life are going to be some of the best days you've lived so far and that you'll cherish these moments till the very end.

Today retrace your steps back to Tibb Cave. You get another last chance to cherish, relive and gather the memories. Wave goodbye to all the locals while you make your way back. Be careful and enjoy your last stay in tents.

Day 8 : Tibb Cave To Shingra Koma Then Drive To Leh (70km)

Again wake up early for a long walk back. It is not really retracing steps because you may observe a lot have changed. Chadar may have melted, layer of Chadar may have gotten thin, wonderful rocks are visible now. Wea ll, that's the beauty of nature and Chadar trek. Reach Shingra Koma and get ready to board on vehicles. Another bumpy ride and you will arrive in Leh.

How to Reach

By Air :- 
Flying over miles and miles of heavily snowed mountains will tell you just why it’s impossible to reach Ladakh by road in the winters. Jet Airways, Air India and Go Air provide daily (once every day) flight service between New Delhi and Leh. However if you plan a trip to this area of the country, you must try to book your tickets well in advance. This might even cut down the prices which may be levied on booking at the last time. You would enjoy the flight as you would fly over many untouched areas and even some mountain ranges. The aerial view is just fascinating and gives a great start to your tour.