{"id":2305,"date":"2017-09-26T06:03:43","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T06:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/?p=2305"},"modified":"2019-01-28T09:37:24","modified_gmt":"2019-01-28T09:37:24","slug":"the-ice-walk-chadar-trek-in-zanskar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shikhar.com\/blog\/the-ice-walk-chadar-trek-in-zanskar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ice Walk – Chadar Trek in Zanskar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready for the most challenging trek of your lifetime \u2013 an ice walk on the frozen Zanskar River<\/a>, an experience for the brave-hearted and thrill-seekers while you trek the Himalayas, its beauty leaving your breathless & gasping for more!<\/p>\n

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Why Zanskar?<\/strong>
\nFind yourself experiencing the adrenaline rush in one of the most sought-after treks in the world, brilliantly beautiful yet extremely challenging, one of a kind, once in a lifetime adventure, soon becoming a fad among travellers & adventure lovers from country & the world alike.<\/p>\n

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The trek is all about persistence & survival \u2013 of learning to survive in the harsh terrains at sub-zero temperatures, interacting with the locals & understanding their way of living, especially in one of the most inhabitable regions in the world, while you trek across a dramatic gorge with frozen waterfalls on the frozen trail of Zanskar spanned out like a \u201cChadar\u201d (hence the name) that acts like a mirror for the sky. After all there aren\u2019t many of such exclusive adventure pursuits where you get to partake in the primal thrill of sleeping in caves, musing over blazing bonfires in freezing temperatures with most definitely the ever-present sense of danger, yet surviving it all – making it the \u201cDo before you die\u201d journey!<\/p>\n

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Route<\/strong>
\nThe trip starts from Leh, where one departs for Tilat Sumdo, the first milestone in the Chadar Trek<\/a>. From Titat Sumdo the trek furthers till Shingra Kogma & from there the longest part of the trek from Shingra Koma to Tibb & further on Trek from Tibb to Nerak & camping in Nerak village. Then there is Lingshed to Tsarak Dho to Padum & back. The route is full of ice sheets, frozen waterfalls, nature\u2019s wonders – A rare sighting & once in a lifetime experience.<\/p>\n

\"Chadar<\/a><\/p>\n

Temperatures<\/strong>
\nTemperatures on the trek vary from -10\u00b0 in the day to -30\u00b0 in the night depending on sunny & cloudy climate. While the temperature is important to take note of, one needs to keep in mind combating the strong winds.
\nYou need to thoroughly look into the clothing needed, for it is essential to protect yourself from such extreme temperatures. Also one needs to adopt a few fitness routines before taking the trip, for it can be a risky call & you need to be fit & prepared for battling the harsh weather conditions & other issues like altitude sickness etc. so the health issue becomes vital. You must be able to jog 3 to 4 km in 30 minutes or walk continuously in 10\u00ba incline for at least 45 minutes In order to prepare for Chadar, while one should take a look into tips & FAQs for getting well versed as to how one should approach the Trek.<\/p>\n

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Must Haves<\/strong>
\nYou need to make a detailed list of the Must haves for a trip \u2013 while you gather up all the carry-ons be it the trek accessories & gear, clothing items, a medical kit, extra cash, and important documents among others.<\/p>\n

How to Reach<\/strong>
\nThe only way to reach Ladakh during winters is by air, so you can opt for the regular flights from Delhi to Leh by Jet Airways, Air India and Go Air etc. & keep in mind to book your tickets well in advance. The aerial view is simply the best start one can have before the tour<\/p>\n

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Dos & Don’ts<\/strong><\/p>\n