Sketch itinerary:
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Day 1: Arrive at Leh
- Altitude: 11,400 feet
- Acclimatization
- Orientation and briefing
- Overnight stay: Hotel
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Day 2: Acclimatization at Leh
- Acclimatization
- Sightseeing
- Do not exert yourself
- Overnight stay: Hotel
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Day 3: Medical check-up
- Drive to Government Medical Camp
- Oxygen and BP reading
- Insurance formalities
- Overnight stay: Hotel
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Day 4: Leh to Shingra Koma
- Drive to road head at Tilat Do
- Trek from Tilat Do to Shingra Koma
- Trekking distance: 4 km
- Trekking time: 2 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents
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Day 5: Shingra Koma to Tibb Cave
- Destination altitude: 10,800 feet
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Day 6: Tibb Cave to Nyerak Pulu
- Destination altitude: 10,760 feet
- Trekking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 8 hours
- Trek past the famous frozen waterfall
- Overnight stay: Tents
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Day 7: Nyerak Pulu to Lingshed
- Destination altitude: 12,713 feet
- Trekking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 8 hours
- Spectacular views of the rocky, mountain terrain
- Overnight stay: Tents
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Day 8: Lingshed to Nyeruk Pulu
- Destination altitude: 10,760 feet
- Trekking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 6 hours
- Retrace steps back to Nyeruk Pulu
- Overnight stay: Tents
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Day 9: Nyerak Pulu to Tibb Cave
- Destination altitude: 10,800 feet
- Trekking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 6 hours
- Overnight stay: Tents
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Day 10: Tibb Cave to Gyulpo
- Destination altitude: 10,550 feet
- Trekking distance: 12 km
- Trekking time: 8 hours
- Trek past Shingra Koma
- Enjoy the views of frozen waterfalls and icy mountains at Gyalpo
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Day 11: Gyalpo to Leh
- Trek to Tilat Do road head
- Trekking distance: 5 km
- Trekking time: 2 hours
- Drive to Leh
- Shopping at Leh
- Overnight stay: Hotel
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Day 12: Depart from Leh
- Check-out of the hotel
- Depart for home-city
- Trekking distance: 9 km
- Trekking time: 5 hours
- Slippery trail with few tricky sections
- Overnight stay: Tents
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Leh
Arrive and check-in at the hotel where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure or making last minute preparations for the trek. Remember not to exert your body. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Day 2: Acclimatization at Leh
Today is an acclimatization day, so spend the day relaxing at the hotel or exploring the colourful town of Leh. Remember to not exert your body otherwise you face the risk of acute altitude sickness during the trek. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Day 3: Health check-up at Leh
Today, you'll wake up and head to the Government Medical Camp for health check-up. Since there is a lot of rush during the Chadar trek season, you might end up spending a few hours in the queue. After that, you will return to the hotel and you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Day 4: Leh to Shingra Koma
Today, you'll begin your day with a drive to the road head at Tilad Do. From there, begin your Chadar trek. Today's trek is short, where you'll perfect your skills of walking over frozen Zanskar river. Overnight in tents at Shingra Koma.
Day 5: Shingra Koma to Tibb Cave
You'll continue your Zanskar trek over the frozen river to Tibb Cave. The trail consists of a few tricky sections, so caution is advised. Overnight in tents at Tibb Cave.
Day 6: Tibb Cave to Nyerak Pulu
Today, you'll proceed deeper into the Zanskar gorge to reach Nyerak Pulu. You'll also trek past the famous frozen waterfall. Overnight in tents at Nyerak Pulu.
Day 7: Nyerak Pulu to Lingshed
Today, you'll continue trekking through the gorge to reach the Lingshed village and you'll also enjoy spectacular views of the rocky mountain terrain. Overnight in tents at Lingshed.
Day 8: Lingshed to Nyreruk Pulu
Today, you'll begin your return trek to Nyeruk Pulu. The trail will be slightly different since the ice often breaks and reforms over the night. Overnight in tents at Nyeruk Pulu.
Day 9: Nyerak Pulu to Tibb Cave
You'll continue walking along the gorge to reach the Tibb Cave. You'll also encounter several locals wearing traditional woollen robes, hauling goods on the same route. Overnight in tents at Tibb Cave.
Day 10: Tibb Cave to Gyulpo
Today, you'll trek past the Shingra Koma campsite to reach Gyalpo. There, you'll enjoy gorgeous views of the frozen waterfalls and towering mountains. Overnight in tents at Gyalpo.
Day 11: Gyalpo to Leh
Today is the last trekking day as you head to Tilat Do. From there, you'll be driven to Leh. You can spend the rest of the day resting or shopping for some souvenirs for your loved ones. Overnight in a hotel at Leh.
Day 12: Depart from Leh
Today, you'll wake up and check-out of the hotel, and head for your home-city. Your trip ends here.
Inclusions:
This package includes all travel from Leh to Leh, as per your itinerary, in a private, shared vehicle. While you’re in Leh, you’ll be staying in twin-sharing hotel rooms with heaters, with attached washroom. On the trek, you’ll be sleeping in twin-sharing tents, equipped with sleeping bags, mattresses. For your convenience, you’ll also get dining tents, toilet tents, and a kitchen tent. During the trek (from lunch on Day 4 to lunch on Day 11), you’ll be served all meals. Your crew on this trip consists of porters/mules to carry common camping equipment, as well as cook and support staff. You’ll be led by an experienced trek leader with porters, who will have a First Aid kit on hand at all times. The operator will provide all the technical or safety gear you require for the trek, if any. Apart from this, your package includes all applicable taxes. Depending on the package you choose, your package will cover some additional costs like entry fees and medical test fees.
Exclusions:
These packages do not include any flights/travel arrangements from your home city to Leh. During your stay in Leh, you will not be served any meals, but there are plenty of eateries around where you eat delicious food. All Chadar trek packages do not include the additional costs incurred by unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, road blocks, etc. If you decide to spend anything on personal expenses such as tips to staff, additional meals and beverages etc., it will not be covered. Your package also does not include any adventure travel or medical insurance costs. Apart from this, anything not mentioned in inclusions will not be covered.