Guts N Glory - Chaadar Trek 2016
“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!
Trip Dates
Batch I: 17th to 25th January 2015 (Batch Full – Registrations Closed)
Batch II: 24th January to 1st February 2015 (Registrations Open)
Batch III: 25th January to 2nd February 2015 (Registrations Open)
Trip Cost: Rs.21,500/-
Trip Highlights:
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Mesmerizing view of Karakoram Range from the Delhi – Leh – Delhi Flight
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Walk/Skate/Slide on the Frozen Zanskar river
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Camping in Caves/Cavern by the Frozen Zanskar
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Experience Temperature in Minus (-20°C) & Live to tell the tale
Group Size: 8 Guests (Minimum) & 14 Guests (Maximum)
Early Bird Discount: Rs.1,500/- for booking made upto 25th October 2014
Group Discount: Available for groups of 3Pax & more
Hotel/Guest House details: Shanti Guest House
To Register get in touch with us on:
Email: canvasnchrome@gmail.com
Office: 022 – 6500 4100
Rohit Nayak: (+91) – 961 901 7717
Dimesh Patel: (+91) – 887 994 1420
Itinerary
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: Chilling to Tilat Sumdo
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 for 1-2 hrs along the magnificent frozen river Zanskar till Tilat Sumdo. Overnight in cave/camp/tent.
Also learn the fun way to adjust yourself to Ladakhi Shuffle walk style on the frozen slippery ice of River Zanskar.
Day 3: Tilat Sumdo to Tsomo Paldar
After the breakfast call at 7:30 am and an early departure, the walk on the Chadar has fully started. 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.
Day 4: 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 5: 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 6: Neryak 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Check out & Fly out of Leh
Check out of Hotel & Head for Leh Airport for Flight back home.
Cost Inclusions:-
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All Surface Transfers from Leh to Leh
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Accommodation in Leh for 2 Nights on Twin Sharing with Breakfast & Dinner
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Accommodation during Trek in Alpine Tents along with Sleeping bag to sustain temperature upto -40°C
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All meals during the trek duration would be simple, nourishing, & vegetarian.
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Services of Experienced guide, cook, & porters during trek
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Basic Medical kit & Oxygen cylinder
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Trekking/Walking Poles & Gum Boots would be provided for the trek
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All entry fees & permits
Cost Exclusions:-
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Airfare to/from Leh
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Lunch during the 2 Day stay in Leh City
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Any expense of personal nature like Mineral Water, Laundry, Room Service, etc
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Porter to carry rucksack during Chadar Trek (Can be hired @ Rs.250/- per day for 1 backpack of 6 Kg)
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Down/Feather Jacket (Can be hired @ Rs.750/- for entire trek duration)
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Anything other than that mentioned in the inclusions above
* * * Special Note:- In case of ill health or any other reason, if any participant has to turn back to Leh, the cost of heading back to Leh (Travel + Porter) along with the Cost of stay in Leh has to be borne by the Participant himself/herself.
Cancellation Policy:
Before 30 Days: 20% of Trek Cost
Between 29 – 20 Days: 50% of Trek Cost
Between 19 – 15 days: 75% of Trek Cost
14 days or Less before Trip: 100% of Tour Cost
