Chadar Trekचादर ट्रेक
The winter trek on the frozen Zanskar river.
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Zanskar
Zanskar
Best time to visit15 January to 25 February
Good seasonsWinter (December to February)
DifficultyVery Difficult
Height3300 m above sea level
Time needed8 to 10 days
Base and nearbyChilling, Padum
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 5 March to 10 January. The ice sheet is not safe, and the trek is not open, outside mid January to the end of February.
About Chadar Trek
A famous winter trek on the frozen Zanskar river, where people walk on the ice sheet, or chadar, through a deep gorge, from Chilling to Nerak and back. It runs for only a few weeks, from mid January to the end of February, depending on the ice. Temperatures fall to minus 25 degrees. Good fitness, warm gear and an experienced operator are essential, and the ice can change quickly.
What to see and do
- Walk on the frozen river
- Deep gorge scenery
- Nerak waterfall frozen
- Winter only
- Experienced operator needed
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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