Long Chadar Trek - With Padum And Zangla

Go Beyond Just Chadar Trek and Explore Ladakh and Zanskar like never before in the Winters

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Duration
15 Days, 14 nights
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Altitude:
4500m
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Grade:
Challenging
how we grade
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Best Time:
Jan, Feb
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Temperatures:
-17 to -30
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Starts From:
Leh
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Airport:
Leh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport ( IXL)
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Railway:
Katra, (KEA), Jammu Tawi ( JAT)

Key Geographical Highlights

1 Popular Peaks:

Stok Kangri ( 6153m )

2 Rivers:

Zanskar, Indus

5 Villages:

Leh, Lingshed, Nerak, Zangla, Padum

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Hemis National Park

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Daywise Itinerary For Classical Chadar Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayLeh 3500m
Arrive In Leh
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Leh
Checkin to the guest house. Meet for evening Snacks. Team introduction and brief about the trek. Dinner.
Day 1
220 - Delhi
Day 1
3500 - Leh
2 - 3hrs.
▼ Day 2Acclimatization DayLeh 3500m
Walk To Tsemo Monastery. Return To Leh. Explore Shanti Stupa & Nearby. - 5 -6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today is a very important day for the team. After confronting the extreme weather of Ladakh, we today venture outside and also try and get used to both the weather and walking on these conditions. This will allow us for better acclimatization and comfort during the trek. It also gives us the time to enjoy the unbelievable beauty of Ladakh in the winters
Day 2
3500 - Leh
Day 2
3600 - Tsemo Monastery
Day 2
3500 - Leh
Day 2
3600 - Shanti Stupa
Day 2
3500 - Leh
5 -6hrs.
▼ Day 3Exploration DayLeh 3500m
Excursion to Shey, Thikshey Monastery & Nearby.. Return To Leh - 5 Hrs. 5 Kms
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Morning excursion to Shey Palace and Thikshey Monastery. Medical Check from SNP hospital and resolve Permit from Wildlife District Administration
Day 3
3500 - Leh
Day 3
3500 - Leh
Day 3
3600 - Shey, Thikshey Monastery
Day 3
3500 - Leh
5Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayTsomo 3150m
From Leh (3500m ) To Tsomo (3150m ), Via - Chilling (3200m ), Bakula (3170m ) - 3 Hrs.
Overnight In: Tsomo (3150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A picturesque and thrilling drive fro some 3 hours brings us to the trekking point after crossing Tilad Do and Bakula.

There we are, about to put our first step on the frozen river !! Its time to get excited but also to go on.. We get down from the roadhead to the Zanskar river bed, and walk on its sides to reach our campsite. As we put our steps and try walking, we do have a little problem and needs getting used to it. After some swaying, balancing and slipping act, we stand up and learn to walk on the Chadar. Its small walk for the first day.

Once we reach there, the day is for us to relax and enjoy the amazing and magical beauty surrounding us. The trek leader and the guide briefs about the techniques required to be used to walk safely and properly for a successful trek. They also pass on important information regarding the Chadar and safety practices.
Day 4
3500 - Leh
Day 4
3200 - Chilling
Day 4
3170 - Bakula
Day 4
3150 - Tsomo
3hrs.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayTibb Cave 3190m
From Tsomo (3150m ) To Tibb Cave (3190m ) - 3 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Tibb Cave (3190m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today is a slightly longer but a day where you will witness lots of incredible beauties of nature and an interesting story too !!
As we finish our early morning activities and hit the trail, we take us deep in the gorge of the river Zanskar. Today we see lots of waterfalls and caves which are delight for to the eyes and to a photographer's lens. The interesting story is better to be heard on the trail from the locals itself, as the way have to say it is also worth experiencing !!
Hot lunch on the way keeps us comfortable and replenished. We reach campsite quite easily and the relax for the day.
Day 5
3150 - Tsomo
Day 5
3190 - Tibb Cave
7Km, 3hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayNaerak 3350m
From Tibb Cave (3190m ) To Naerak (3350m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Naerak (3350m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Everyday waking up seems to be a challenge, but the same motivation factors of hot coffee, breakfast and the trek for the day works. Added to that, today we have slightly more motivation to be even more excited, as today is regarded as the most rewarding day of the entire trek !!

A huge frozen waterfall take our imagination to fly and the curiosity and a 'silent excitement' created by it within your heart gets you on your toe.. The reflections off it is even more abstract making it a fantasy..

We near the Naerak village. We dont climb upto it and camp beside the river. Interested folks may visit the village for photography.
Day 6
3190 - Tibb Cave
Day 6
3350 - Naerak
13Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 7Trekking DayLingshed 3750m
From Naerak (3390m ) To Lingshed (3750m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Lingshed (3750m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 7
3390 - Naerak
Day 7
3750 - Lingshed
12Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 8Rest DayLingshed 3750m
- 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Lingshed (3750m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 8
3750 - Lingshed
Day 8
3750 - Lingshed
10Km, 5hrs.
▼ Day 9Trekking DayZangla 3940m
From Lingshed (3750m ) To Zangla (3940m ), Via - Tsarak Do (3800m ) - 5 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Zangla (3940m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 9
3750 - Lingshed
Day 9
3800 - Tsarak Do
Day 9
3940 - Zangla
5 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayPadum 3680m
From Zangla (3940m ) To Padum (3680m ) . Excursion to Karsha & Stongdey Monasteries (3700m ). Excursion to Karsha & Stongdey Monasteries - 6 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Padum (3680m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 10
3940 - Zangla
Day 10
3680 - Padum
Day 10
3700 - Karsha & Stongdey Monasteries
Day 10
3680 - Padum
6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 11Exploration DayPadum 3680m
. Return To Padum - 5 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Padum (3680m )
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 11
3680 - Padum
Day 11
3680 - Padum
5 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 12Trekking DayNaerak 3350m
From Padum (3680m ) To Naerak (3350m ), Via - Tsarak Do (3800m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Naerak (3350m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
to be written later
Day 12
3680 - Padum
Day 12
3800 - Tsarak Do
Day 12
3350 - Naerak
6 - 7hrs.
▼ Day 13Trekking DayTibb Cave 3150m
From Naerak (3390m ) To Tibb Cave (3150m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Tibb Cave (3150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we start retracing our trek route back to Tibb Cave.. If you hadn't had enough of the trek last time, its time you fulfill it today.. however, the Chadar keeps motivating you as you head back.
Day 13
3390 - Naerak
Day 13
3150 - Tibb Cave
13Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 14Trekking DayLeh 3500m
From Tibb Cave (3190m ) To Leh (3500m ), Via - Tsomo (3150m ), Bakula (3250m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Leh (3500m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We head back to the road head of this trek today - Bakula, from where we drive back to Leh tomorrow reach by evening
Day 14
3190 - Tibb Cave
Day 14
3150 - Tsomo
Day 14
3250 - Bakula
Day 14
3500 - Leh
14Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 15Departure DayDelhi 200m
From Leh (3500m ) To Delhi (200m ) - 2 Hrs. 1100 Kms
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Itinerary and our service ends. You will be dropped to the airport as per plan.
Day 15
3500 - Leh
Day 15
200 - Delhi
1100Km, 2hrs.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Classical Chadar Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 2 - 10 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 5000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Classical Chadar Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

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