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

How do I get to chadar Trek?

Your 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.

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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 green signal from the medical officials here is paramount to start your Chadar Trek.
• On day 3 only, you will be receiving your insurance, wildlife permits, and other relevant documents to travel. Look at the beautiful chadar trek photos.

Day 4 – Travel to Shingra Koma 

• Altitude – 11480 to 10500 feet.
• Drive time – 3 to 4 hours. 
• Distance – 11 km
• Shingra Koma is your Chadar Trek starting point. As you travel here, you will be witnessing some scenic spots such as Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Zanskar-Indus confluence. 
• 90-minute drive to the exact point where your trek begins along the Zanskar river.  
• Your first stay will be at a campsite called Gyalpo. This place is covered all over with high peaks and rock faces. 

Day 5 – Walk to Tibb Cave

• Altitude – 10500 to 10800 feet. 
• Trekking distance – 12 km 
• Time required – 5 to 6 hours
• On day 5, after a warm breakfast, you will be trekking from Gyalpo to Tibb Cave. 
• As you keep on walking alongside Zanskar river, you will be having your lunch once you reach the mid-point of your trek to Tibb Cave. 
• Once you reach Tibb Cave, you can capture some adorable moments at frozen waterfalls. 
• The sand there is dry, and there are some gorgeous rock patterns here

Day 6 – Walk to Naerak Camp 

• Altitude – 10800 to 11100 km
• Trekking chadar trek distance – 13 km 
• Time required – 6 to 7 hours
• After breakfast, you will be moving towards Naerak Camp. This trail is around 13 km long where you will be witnessing a frozen waterfall. 
• On your way to Naerak Campsite, you will be served with a hot and healthy lunch. 
• From the frozen waterfall, your campsite is at a distance of 15 to 20 minutes where you will be relaxing overnight. 

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Day 7 – Walk to Tibb Cave 

• Altitude – 11100 to 10800 feet
• Trekking distance – 13 km
• Time required – 5 to 6 hours 
• Once you finish your breakfast, you will start moving in the direction of Tibb Cave. 
• As you head back, you will be coming across the locals wearing Gonchas. These are types of traditional woollen clothing worn by Ladakh locals. 
• Your overnight stay will be at campsites in and around Tibb Cave. 

Day 8 – Walk to Shingra Yokma 

• Altitude – 10800 to 10300 feet
• Drive – 10300 to 11400 feet
• Trekking distance – 18 km
• Time required – 7 to 8 hours 
• Your final journey from Tibb Caves to Shingra Yokma begins. 
• You will first be trekking for 18 km to reach Gyalpo. Your further journey to the Shingra Yokma will be a drive.
• Finally, you will be arriving at Leh by 06:30 pm where you will be enjoying your overnight stay. 

Day 9 – Departure from Leh 

• Reserve your day 8 at leisure and book your return flight ticket for day 9. 
• After you have your breakfast, your return journey from Leh will begin. You will be provided with an airport shuttle service to drop you to the airport. Check out the best time to visit chadar trek.

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