Frozen River Trek
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Overview
- 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
Day 1:Delhi – Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation)
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.
Day 2:Leh – Shey – Thiksey - Hemis
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
Day 3:Leh – Chilling (5 hrs drive)
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.
Day 4:Chilling - Zaribago
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.
Day 5:Zaribago - Deepyokma
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.
Day 6: Deepyokma - Nyarakpulu
Reach Nyarakpulu below the Nyarak village from Deepyokma by walking for about 4 to 5 hours. Have the night stay at the camp.
Day 7:Nyarakpulu - Lingshed
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.
Day 8:Lingshed
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.
Day 9:Lingshed - Nyarakpulu
On a ninth day, trekkers will trek till Nyarakpulu. Dinner and overnight stay in Nyarakpulu guest house.
Day 10:Nyarakpulu - Tso Mopoaldar
Take a walk of around 5 hours from Nyarakpulu to the campsite at Tso Mopoaldar.
Day 11:Tso Mopoaldar - Tilatdo
Early morning, after breakfast, embark on a trek till Tilatdo. Overnight stay and dinner in Tilatdo.
Day 12:Tilatdo - Chilling - Leh
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.
Day 13:Leh – Delhi
The charm and allurement of the Zanskar river trekking end here as trekkers go ahead with an onward journey to Delhi.
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