Chadar Trek or Frozen River Trek

Itinerary for Chadar Trek/Frozen River Trek

• Fly To Leh
  Altitude 11,400 Ft. Stay In 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 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.
• Rest Day In Leh For Acclimatization
  This Day Is Reserve For Acclimatization. Get Up Early In The Morning And We Will Start The Process Of Acclimatization At Such High Altitude And Extreme Winters. Now We Can Take A Walk To The Explore Leh City Such As Shanti Stupa, Leh Market. You Will Also Get The Opportunity To Witness The Amazing Views Of Leh City.
• Medical Check – Up At Snm Hospital
  This Day Is Reserve For Preliminary Medical Check Ups Snm Hospital. 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.
• Shingra Koma And Somo Paldar
  Enjoy Tea And Breakfast In The Morning And Here We Go, First You We Will Start Our Journey By Driving To Shingra Koma. The Beauty Of The Surrounding High Mountains Will Make Speechless. After A Point, You Will Have To De Board From The Vehicle And Trek Towards Somo Paldar Campsite.
• Trek To Dib Cave / Tibb
  Today, You Will Start Our 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 An 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.
• Dib Cave / Tibb To Camp At Naerak
  After Breakfast We Will Start Trek, It Is The Most Scenic Part Of The Region We Are Sure You Will Love See The Largest Frozen Waterfall And Prayer Flags. 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.
• Naerak To Tibb
  After Breakfast, We Start Our Return Trip And Proceed Towards Tibb. Though It Is A Return Journey 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.
• Tibb To Shingra Koma & Back To Leh
  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, 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.
• Return From Leh
  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.

• Accommodation. (Camping) And Leh Guest House (Day 1, And Day 8 According To Itinerary)
• Meals While On Trek (Veg.)
• Trek Equipments
• Expert Mountaineering Guide
• Skilled Local Staff Who Has Ample Knowledge Of The Route
• 5 Breakfast When In Leh On Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 And Day 9
• First Aid Medical Kits And Oxygen Cylinder
• Qualified & Experienced Trek Leader, Guide And Support Staff To Help Trekkers
• Skilled Local Staff Who Has Ample Knowledge Of The Route
• Transport From Leh To Trekking Point On Day 4 And Trekking Point To Leh On Day 8
• Vegetarian Meals On The Trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) Starting On Day 4 Pack Lunch To Day 8 Breakfast
• Stay In Guest Houses On Double Sharing Basis In Leh On Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 And Day 8
• Hot Water In Buckets Shall Be Provided twice a day on Request While Staying In Guest House In Leh
• Stay In Alpine/Dome Tents On Double Sharing Basis On Day 4, Day 5, Day 6 And Day 7
• Common Kitchen/Dining/Toilet Tents Will Be Used During The Trek
• Cooks/Helper And Other Requisite Staff.
• Porters For Carrying Common Equipments
• Porters For Carrying Common Equipments (Like Rations/Tents/Utensils/Groceries)
• Equipment – Tents Double sharing / Sleeping Bags / Sleeping Mats
• Basic First Aid Kit With A Portable Oxygen Cylinder.
• Facility Of Keeping Extra Luggage At Leh When Leaving For Trek

1. Gst @ 5%
2. Personal Trekking Equipment – Like Gum Boots, Trekking Poles Or Sleeping Bag Liners
3. Personal Insurance Or Cost Of Emergency Evacuation
4. Purchases Of Personal Natures (Like Mineral Water Bottles/Bottled Or Canned Beverages/Chocolates/Dry Fruits Etc)
5. Permit/Wild Life Fee/Altoa Fee/Insurance
6. Airport Pick Up and Drop
7. Any other meals or transport which is not in inclusions.
8. Personal Porters For Carrying Trekker’s Backpacks
9. Room Heaters At Guest House In Leh(We Suggest Not To Use The Room Heaters As The Same Dehydrate The Body And Your Body Won’t Get Acclimatize To Gear Up For The Chadar Trek)
10. Cost Of Transport, Meals And Stay If In Case You Leave The Trek In Between And Return To Leh Before The Schedule Arrival On Day 8
11. There Is No Centralized Heating And Portable Heaters Provided.
12. Heaters and electric Blankets

Cancellation charges per person:

· 30 days or more before departure: 25% of total cost

· 20-29 days before departure: 50% of total cost

· Less than 20 days before departure: 100% of total cost

IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR Trip \ Trek Do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather), we shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced. IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY Trip \ Trek After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you. All booking vouchers and tickets will be provided 5 days before departure. Disclaimer

· Refund will be issued in the name of the person in whose favour the receipt was issued.

· If payment has been received by credit / debit card, the refund is credited to the same card by which the payment was received. For all other cases, refund will be made by Account Payee Cheque only.

· All disputes subject to Delhi jurisdiction.