Canvas N Chrome

“CHADAR” as it is famously called is nothing but the Zanskar river transforming itself from a rapid river to a white blanket of ice during winter! A frozen spectacle, The Chadar comprises of glass ice ranging from a bluish tinge to golden yellow that is seen during the few hours that sunlight reaches directly into the gorge to the milky whitish on a moonlit night – as said a trek journey like no other!

 

Join Canvas N Chrome as we take you skating & sliding on the frozen & slippery  Zanskar River for an experience of a lifetime!

 

 

 

Detailed Itinerary:

 

10 days / 9 nights

 

Day 1: Fly in to Leh & Report to Guest House

Arrive by flight and report at Leh. Rest of the day free for acclimatization. Stay over night at the hotel.

Tip: The Acclimatization day helps one get used to the cold & dry weather of Ladakh. We would recommend our Guests to arrive a day Prior to get acclimatized to the weather & altitude.

 

Day 2: Use this day to get the mandatory check-ups for the trek at the approved hospital and to shop for any items that may have been missed out.

 

Day 3: Collect the fitness certificates from the hospital, walk around the market and use the day to pack for the trek.

 

Day 4: Chilling to Tsomo Paldar

Drive from Leh to Chilling and Tilat Sumdo. Today in the morning drive with small brief halt at the magnificent confluence of River Zanskar and Indus and then again a drive to the Chilling, one of the most famous villages in Ladakh, known for craftsmanship, especially the metal works. Touching the Chadar first time, we start the trek along the magnificent frozen river Zanskar till Tilat Sumdo and onwards to Tsomo Paldar. Also learn the fun way to adjust yourself to Ladakhi Shuffle walk style on the frozen slippery ice of River Zanskar. Hearing the different sounds of Chadar forming and breaking, you will soon get familiar where the Chadar or the ice cover is thick and thin. With a early lunch break in between, we would soon reach the majestic Tsomo Paldar.

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Overnight in cave/camp/tent.

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Day 5: Tsomo Paldar to Dibb

Trek from Tsomo Paldar to Dibb – 8 hours. Though today is the longest day of the trek, we pass through some magnificent beautiful waterfalls and frozen ice cliffs on the left – it is like walking through a giant freezer! The walk also crosses through narrow gorges, where the trekker may have to climb briefly on to the rocky river bank. The sharp bends and current of the river breaks the ice in some places. Lunch in between on a flat rocky hill side by the river.

 

Day 6: Dibb to Nyerak Pullu

Trek from Dibb to Nyerak Pullu – 7 hrs. Again one of the magnificent days on the Chadar trek. However, the caution being that this can become a difficult if the Chadar is not very firm. The vistas are stunning though as we pass through giant frozen waterfalls, ice cliffs and one may even catch sight of the mountain fox. Nyerak village is located high above. Beyond the bridge that links Nyerak village with Lingshed, small huts mark the summer grazing shelters of the villagers.

 

Day 7: Neyrak Pullu to Dibb

Though technically it is the same way back, it is also quite different. The Chadar or the blanket of ice that is forming on the River Zanskar is always changing, breaking up and forming itself again. As the Chadar dynamics are ever changing, the same route and place would look and feel different as the texture and conditions change.

 

Day 8: Dibb to Shingra Koma

The ever changing topography of the Chadar makes the trek to Shingra Koma interesting as well as challenging. The trek on this day allows one to take in the beautiful landscape that one might have missed during the beginning of the trek.

 

Day 9: Shingra Koma to Tilat Sumdo & onwards to Leh

Trek to Chilling and enjoy the Chadar for one last day before heading back to Chilling for the drive back to Leh.

 

Day 10: Check out & Fly out of Leh

Check out of Hotel & Head for Leh Airport for Flight back home..

 

Check out previous years' pics here : Facebook Album 2016 & 2017

 

Check out this blog by Sukrit Nagraj on our Chadar trek last year : https://thetravellermindset.com/2016/02/24/walking-the-chadar-trail/ 

 

And Check out this video by Yash Doshi who did the trek with us last year : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSxbSWwgj7c

 

Notes:

 

Direct flights to Leh are available only from Delhi and the same usually take off very early in the morning. Guests flying to Leh will need to fly in to Delhi on the previous night and take the early morning DEL-IXL flight.

 

 

 

** We strive to provide the best of services & adhere to the planned tour program, However the Program can be subject to change **

 

 

 

 

Cancellation Policy

 

Standard administrative charge of 10% of the cost of the trip

Between 60 - 45 days: 45% of the Trip Cost

Between 44 - 30 days: 65% of the Trip Cost

Between 29 - 15 days: 85% of the Trip Cost

Less than 15 days from date of departure: 100% of the Trip Cost