Frozen River Chadar Trek
Highlights
Trek along the traditional winter trading route connecting Padum to Ladakh along the frozen Zanskar river. This is a real adventure with only a couple of groups making the trek every year. The conditions on the river can be variable so a flexible approach is required!, Gain insight into the remote cultures of Zanskar and Ladakh and you will have the chance to stay with local Zanskaris along the way. Go for a sightseeing tour to explore the Gompas and forts around Leh as you let your body acclimatise to the altitude. Spot rare Ladakhi animals like snow leopard, ibex, Himalayan Thar, blue sheep, etc.
Itinerary
Catch an early morning flight to Leh. Upon arrival at Leh Airport (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport), trekkers will be transferred to the guest house. Relax and get acclimatise to the place. Dinner and overnight stay in the Leh guest house.
Begin the day with a power packed breakfast and go for a monastery tour. Today, trekkers will visit Shey Gompa, Deldan Namgyal, Thiksey Gompa and Dresthang Gompa. Spend the night in the cozy guest house in Leh.
Start the day with a breakfast and then embark on a trip to Pishu Village, through the breathtaking roads that are bestowed with the sheer beauty of nature. Dinner and stay in Chilling guest house
Post a hearty breakfast; start the first day of the trek to the Zaribago, which will take approximately five hours. Dinner and overnight stay in Zaribago tent.
The fifth day is going to be a thrilling yet exciting one as the trekkers will walk on the frozen Zanskar River till they reach Deepyokma. Overnight stay and dinner in Deepyokma camp.
Reach Nyarakpulu below the Nyarak village from Deepyokma by walking for about 4 to 5 hours. Have the night stay at the camp.
Leave Nyarakpulu and have one hour walk to reach small village of Lingshed. Relish the comfort and pleasing atmosphere of private house equipped with central heating.
Get pepped for a fun day of the Frozen River Chadar Trek. Explore the landscapes of Lingshed, visit monasteries and meet and greet the local people. Overnight stay in Lingshed guest house.
On a ninth day, trekkers will trek till Nyarakpulu. Dinner and overnight stay in Nyarakpulu guest house.
Take a walk of around 5 hours from Nyarakpulu to the campsite at Tso Mopoaldar.
Early morning, after breakfast, embark on a trek till Tilatdo. Overnight stay and dinner in Tilatdo.
After arriving in the morning, set off on an trail to Chilling. Drive ahead and reach the hotel in Leh. Overnight stay at Leh hotel.
The charm and allurement of the Zanskar river trekking end here as trekkers go ahead with an onward journey to Delhi for your onward journey with memories of Your Festigo Journey.
The prices are Inclusive of
- Accommodation on solo/twin/triple sharing Basis.
- Breakfast and Dinner in meal menu
- To & Fro Airport Transfers.
- Transportation by Non A/C Innova/ Scorpio/ Tempo Traveler as per the category opted and number of people.
- All Taxes
The prices are Exclusive of
- Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
- Any Air/train fares
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
- Monument Entrances, Rafting & Camel Safari Charges.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the Inclusions.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/ stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
Terms And Condition:
Cancellation
When Cancellation is made Charges
From your Booking Date
50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 20% of tour cost
30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 50% of tour cost
15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour 100% of total tour cost
Breakfast: Porridge, muesli, corn flakes, jam, honey, Nutella, pinut butter, puri, paratha, chapatti, eggs, toast, tea, coffee, hot chocolate.
Cold lunch: pack lunch with boiled potatoes, boiled eggs, chapatti, tuna fish, cheese, fresh fruits in summer, chocolate, cold drink.
Hot lunch: similar to dinner.
Dinner: Rice, pasta (made in Italy), pizza, noodles, boiled or fried potatoes, chapatti, momos, vegetable salads, noodle soups, several kinds of soups (mushroom, tomato, asparagus, etc.), several kinds of vegetables (cauliflower, garbage, peas, spinach) in curries or in soups, fresh fruits in summer or caned fruits salad …
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