Overview
A winter expedition on the frozen Chadar — for experienced trekkers with proper gear and guides.
Highlights
- Frozen river walk
- Ice caves
- Camping on ice
- Leh acclimatisation
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive Leh
Acclimatisation and briefing.
- Day 2
Prep day
Gear check, medical screening, local orientation.
- Day 3
Drive to trailhead
Reach Chilling / Shingra Yokma; short ice walk.
- Day 4
Trek on Chadar
Camp along the frozen river.
- Day 5
Deep into the gorge
Continue trek; ice formations and caves.
- Day 6
Turnaround / Nerak
Visit waterfall camp area; begin return.
- Day 7
Return trek
Walk back toward trailhead.
- Day 8
Return to Leh
Drive back; recovery day.
- Day 9
Departure
Airport transfer.
