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How to reach Ladakh from Mumbai

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There is no direct route to Ladakh from Mumbai. You may need to change several paths.There are two routes to reach Ladakh, first from Srinagar to Leh and second from Manali to Leh. From Srinagar, Ladakh passes through the Zojila Pass, while from Manali, Ladakh passes through the Rohtang Pass. Many people also travel to Ladakh by their bikes, some go to Ladakh by car. Direct buses ply from Jammu, Srinagar and Delhi to Ladakh. Buses from Jammu Kashmir State Transport and Himachal Pradesh Transport go to Leh. It takes about 5 days to reach Ladakh bus from Mumbai because you need which is quite tedious and difficult. If you are thinking of going to Ladakh by bike or car, then keep the bike tank full as there are very few petrol pumps on the way and even if there is no time to turn them on. Also Check: Tourist Places Near Mumbai Railroad Jammu Tawi, the railway station closest to Ladakh, is about 700 km from Ladakh. You will have to travel further by taxi or bus. It takes

Valley of Flowers Trek Difficulty- How Difficult is Valley of Flowers Trek

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Introduction to Valley of Flowers Trek- Most beginners to intermediate trekkers worry about the difficulty level of the Valley of Flowers . Often being planned during the season of showers, the road conditions are definitely challenging ones. Labeled as not so strenuous trekking activity, Govindghat (5500 feet) will be your starting point. Besides, it is also tagged amongst India's safest treks. With the right attitude and training, this trek is easily accessible to the beginners too.  Suggested Read: Trek the easiest trails in India - Har ki Dun trek 1. Training for Valley of Flowers Trek As there are the right amount of facilities here, your Valley of Flowers trek would be even more accessible for the first time trekkers. To train yourself best for this experience, start with a casual 3km run for approximately 30 minutes. For the first week, you can maintain a 10-minute brisk walk followed by jogging and slow walking each for a 10-minute duration. Inc

Chadar Trek Cost

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Approximate cost for your Chadar Trek depends on the trekking planner you opt for and their trek length and itinerary. Thrillophilia schedules 9 days and 8 nights Chadar Trek trek at the cost of 26500 INR per adult. However, your final price will depend on a lot of factors such as accommodation type you opt for, possible activities, payment mode, government taxes, and so on. Suggested Read: Bali Tour Packages Gears: chadar trek gears Gears are to be carried at your end. Those won’t be included under your Chadar trek package. If you do not have it with you, you can get it either from Delhi or other metro cities. Buying gears from prominent locations provide a wide variety to choose from, and you do not need to wait until your favourite stock arrives. Also, it is only in metro cities, where you can buy high-quality gears with brand assurance. Also check: Chadar Trek Weather Organizers Your Chadar trek will be monitored by professional organizers to avoid

Chadar Trek Weather - What is the Climate Conditions at Chadar Trek?

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Chadar Trek is an adventurous activity in the Zanskar Valley, a sub-district of Kargil. This a lucrative holiday destination throughout 365 days of the year. Summers here extend from April to August, while the rest is all about winters. Zanskar doesn’t experience rainy season. Here’s a briefing about how the weather conditions  vary in Zanskar at Chadar  Trek .  Checkout Some of the best Chadar trek photos 1. Chadar Trek Weather in Winter: Winter season in Zanskar valley extends from September to March. As it is located at a very high altitude, winters temperatures here reach their extreme levels. Lasting for almost half session of the year , this season is reserved for adventurers. Temperatures in Zanskar may dip as low as -15 degrees to chill you with frozen temperatures. Rivers freeze and develop a shiny ice sheet over their top surface. This is the time for you to indulge in two famous treks here  –  Chadar Tre

Chadar Trek Itinerary: How do I get to chadar Trek?

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How do I get to chadar Trek? Y our Chadar Trek journey shall begin with your arrival at Ladakh. Once you arrive, you will be introduced with your trek organizers who will further brief you about your Chadar Trek itinerary. Here’s a detailed itinerary for your Chadar Trek –  Day 1  –  Arrival at Ladakh  Altitude  –  11000 feet Acclimatization. Overnight guest house stay. You may also like: Everest Base Camp Trek Day 2  –  Acclimatization  Your first two days are scheduled at Leh. This is in accordance with Ladakh Government Authorities regulation. The regulation states that your Leh stay ensures that your body gets fully acclimatized with the climatic conditions of your surroundings.  Leisure activities  –  Leh market shopping, cross-check all trekking essentials to carry with you. Day 3  –  Medical Check-up Camp  Following the Jammu and Kashmir guidelines, you are supposed to undergo a medical check at Sonam Norbu Memorial Hospital. A