Overview
Experience the Legendary Chadar Trek in Ladakh – 2025 Edition
Embark on the ultimate winter adventure with the Chadar Trek, one of India’s most iconic and high-altitude treks, set in the heart of Ladakh. This thrilling expedition takes you across the frozen Zanskar River, where a thick sheet of ice—called “Chadar”—forms your path through the breathtaking Himalayan wilderness.
Spanning approximately 62 kilometers from Chilling to Zanskar village, the Chadar Trek is a true test of endurance and willpower. Temperatures can plummet to a bone-chilling -30°C, making it one of the coldest and most exhilarating treks in the world.
As you walk over crystal-clear ice sheets, you’ll witness frozen waterfalls, majestic snow-capped mountains, and untouched landscapes that appear straight out of a dream. But the Chadar Trek isn’t just about the thrill—it’s also a deep cultural journey into the life of the resilient Zanskari people, who survive in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth.
Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or an adventurer at heart, the Chadar Trek Ladakh 2025 offers a surreal mix of nature, challenge, and cultural immersion—leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Tour Highlights
- DAY - 1 Arrival In Leh
- DAY - 2 Rest Day In Leh For Acclimatization
- DAY - 3 Medical Check-Up
- DAY - 4 Shingra Koma And Somo Paldar Drive
- DAY - 4 Shingra Koma And Somo Paldar Drive
- DAY - 5 Trek To Dib Cave / Tibb
- DAY - 6 Dib Cave / Tibb To Camp At Naerak
- DAY - 7 Naerak To Tibb
- DAY - 8 Tibb To Shingra Koma & Back To Leh
- DAY - 9 Return From Leh
Inclusion/Exclusion
At An Altitude Of 11,400 Ft. Stay In A Guest House. 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. Keep Your Woolen Cap, Jacket And Gloves Handy. The Moment You Land At The Leh Airport Which Is One Of The Highest Airports In The World, You Will Feel The Fresh And Crisp Air And A Drastic Drop In The Temperature.
This Day Is Reserved For Acclimatization. Get Up Early In The Morning And We Will Start The Process Of Acclimatization At Such High Altitude And Extreme Cold. Now We Can Take A Walk To Explore The Leh City Such As Shanti Stupa & Leh Market. You Will Also Get The Opportunity To Witness The Amazing Views Of Leh City.
Today We Will Go For Our Preliminary Medical Check-Ups Near the ALTOA Office, Which Is Just Outside The Leh Market. The Trek Is Challenging In Nature And It Is Mandatory For All The Participants To Attain The Medical Certification Before We Start Chadar Trek. One Will Get A Certificate Only When Adequately Fit And Acclimatized For The Trek.
Enjoy Tea And Breakfast In The Morning And Here We Go, First We Will Start Our Journey By Driving To Shingra Koma. The Beauty Of The Surrounding High Mountains Will Make You Speechless. After A Point, You Will Have To Deboard From The Vehicle And Start Trekking Towards Somo Paldar Campsite.
Today You Will Start Your Trek To Dib Cave/Tibb. During The Day, You Will Behold The Breathtaking Beauty Of The Region Including Ravines And Gorges. The Trek Would Be Challenging As Walking On Frozen River Will Give You The Ultimate Experience. Our Night Halt Will Be At Dib. Butter Tea Would Be Offered And We Recommend You To Try It. Enjoy Overnight Stay At The Campsite.
After Breakfast We Will Start Our Trek, It Is The Most Scenic Part Of The Trek And We Are Sure You Will Love See The Largest Frozen Waterfall. The Region And The Praying Flags Along The Way Will Make You Awestruck. The Bridge Built Next To The Site Of The Waterfall Is Used In Summers To Reach Zanskar From Leh. Thereafter, You Can Proceed Towards The Village Of Naerak To Mingle With The Locals And Understand Their Way Of Living. Stay Overnight At The Village Camp Comfortably.
Post Breakfast, We Will Start Our Return Trip And Proceed Towards Tibb. Though It Is A Return Journey But It Would Not Be the Same Before. The River Quickly Reacts To Any Change In The Temperature And Might Have Taken An Entirely New Form. Enjoy The Beauty Of The Region, Click Pictures And Meet Locals, Reach Dib Cave, Relax And Stay Overnight At The Campsite.
In The Morning, Get Ready To Leave Tibb And Proceed Towards Shingra Koma, Crossing Gyalpo. The Trail Today Will Give You A Chance To Witness High Mountains And Pugmarks Of Wild Animals Like Snow Leopards, Ibex, And Foxes. If Lucky Enough, You Just Might Spot A Leopard; Even If You Do Not, Then At Least Be Sure, You Would Be Watched By Them. In The Evening, Drive Back To Leh And Stay Overnight At The Hotel.
As This Unforgettable Journey Gets Over, You Depart From Leh Having A Newfound Respect For The Zanskaries Who Brave All Odds And Survive With Style In Their Beloved Land. This Trek Also Leaves Behind A Tremendous Feeling Of Accomplishment – One Of Having Undertaken And Endured An Extraordinary And Challenging Trek. The Chadar Trek Will Be A Cherished Memory For Life.
Tour Duration
- 8N/9D
Medicine, cash, toiletries, trekking shoes, water bottle, ID card, power bank, torch, blanket, warm clothes, moisturizers.
Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to departure will be subject to the following forfeit | Before 45 days: 25% of tour cost | 45 - 30 days: 50 % of tour cost | 30 - 20 days: 75% of tour cost | Within 20 days: 100% of tour cost | No exception to this policy can be made for any reason.
46 Days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost. | 31 - 45 Days before date of departure: 50% of total cost. | 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
Any increase in cost because of change in the itinerary due to reasons beyond our control (force majeure) like landslides, riots, traffic jams etc. | Any dispute is subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.
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