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Domestic Tours, North
Embark on an epic 24-day expedition through Ladakh’s frozen wonderland on the Chader Trek, an adventure that promises unmatched vistas and cultural immersion. Commence in Leh, acclimatizing while exploring monasteries and bazaars. The trek kicks off from Chilling, leading to the serene village of Lingshed, where you’ll engage with the warm-hearted locals. Continue through the frozen Zanskar River, ultimately reaching the sacred Karsha Monastery. The journey takes an extraordinary turn with a snow trek, tracing back from Zangla to Leh via the challenging Charchar La (Jung Lam) pass, offering unparalleled panoramic views. Finally, return to Leh with a heart filled with memories of this awe-inspiring journey through Ladakh’s icy expanse.
Arrive at Leh airport, to be received by our representative & transferred to the Hotel. Spend rest of the day in the hotel as you need to acclimatize well to the high altitude. Overnight Hotel.
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Leh with visits to Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa. Overnight Hotel.
After breakfast proceed to SNM Hospital for mandatory medical check up. Afternoon free at your leisure. Overnight Hotel in Leh.
In the morning after breakfast drive towards Nimoo where the confluence of river Zanskar and Indus is located, from there take left and drive along the Zanskar River till you reach Shingra Gongma. Starting this trek to Deep where you’ll see number of caves, and you will also see Tsomo Paldar, naturally flowing spring water. After a day long trek you will set your tent at Deep for your night stay.
Start the trek from Deep, after 4-5 hours of walk you will be reaching Nyarakpulu. After Lunch visit the Big water fall and beautiful village called Nyarak. Reaching this village you will get to know about Zanskar people and its way of life. From there Singee-La will be visible, which is a summer trek.Overnight Camp.
Walk on Chadar / Frozen sheet for 1-2hrs & then another 5hrs steep walk up to Lingshed Village. All your tiredness will vanish after spending the night at Lingshed village Home stays where local heating is available. Overnight Homestay.
Spend the day exploring Lingshed Village, its Monastery & a school for the monks. Lingshed is connected with other parts of Ladakh only through trek routes therefore in winters hardly any tourists visits this place. Overnight Homestay.
Start the trek early as today you will have to walk for 7 hrs to reach Tsarakdo. Overnight camp.
Trek on the ice trail through the gorge. The gorge ends at Hanamur and the view opens at Pidmo. Overnight camp.
A short walk on the road will lead you from Pidmo to the village of Zangla. We cross the Chadar by bridge to reach Zangla, where the erstwhile king of Zanskar resides. We will visit the fort and go around the large village. Overnight in Zangla village
Morning after breakfast, drive to Stongde village & visit the beautiful Stongdey monastery built on a hill top by Lama Marpa 950 years ago. From the monastery, you will get an amazing and spectacular view of mountains. Overnight camp.
Spend the day exploring the valley & visiting the Karsha Monastery one of largest monastery in Zanskar, founded by Great Lama Phagspa Shesrab. Overnight camp.
Today you will be driven to Zangla from Karsha. Overnight camp.
Simple walk through the wilderness of deep gorges following the trail beyond the chortens which enters a side gorge. For 5-6km of gorge would be populated with willows after which it opens into a broad valley .Overnight camp.
From the camp the trail ascends eastward entering a dry silent valley. Ascending the CharChar La affords view south to the Himalayan range while the ridges and gorges of Zanskar extend to the North as far as eye can reach. Overnight camp.
Simple trek through the gorge with lots of tress. Overnight camp.
Simple walks in the valley will take you to Kharnak sumdo. Overnight camp.
Always walk in the valley. Stiff cliffs called Ngari Ngartsak thang lies on the way. This route opens only in 2nd week of Sept. when the level of water decreases only then the horses can walk. Overnight camp.
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Markha village consists approximately of 50 houses & is by far the biggest village in the valley. It has a monastery on a mountain spur at the lower end of the village. Overnight camp.
Visit Markha monastery in the morning and then start walking towards Sku which which will take about 6-7hrs. Overnight camp.
Start the walk from Sku to Chiling. From Chilling you will be driven to Leh by Jeep. Overnight Hotel.
Spend the day at your leisure. Overnight Hotel
In the morning you will be driven to the airport from where you will board the flight to Delhi.
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