Trekking in Ladakh >> Frozen River Trek

Zanskar is one of the oldest inhabited regions of the world with wild and solitary valleys at over 13,000 ft (4000 meters) in the Himalayas. In winter, Zanskar is isolated, and only in January and February is there a way to the rest of the world: the canyon of the Zanskar River. We trek on the so called Chadar or ice covering the river from the village of Chiling to Karsha and Padum in Zanskar, and then return to Chiling

Best Time For Trekking: February Itinerary (21 Nights & 22 Days) for Frozen River Trekking Day 01: Delhi - Leh (Complete Rest in Leh for acclimatisation) Take the morning flight for Leh. Check into the guest house and relax the whole day. This is necessary for getting acclimatised. Overnight at the guesthouse. Day 02: Leh - Shey - Thikse - Hemis: On this day you will go a sightseeing trip to some ancient monasteries in this area.

Day 03: Leh Sightseeing:
In the morning Day trip Phyang, Shankar Gompa & Leh Palace. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Leh - Chilling (5 hrs drives): :
In the morning drive to chilling along with our porters from Pishu village of Zanskar, visit coppersmith workshops. Dinner and overnight stay at guest house.

Day 05: Chilling - Zaribago (5 hrs) :
In the morning set out for a walk on ice of the frozen Zanskar River, Chadar. Feel the thrill of adventure. Dinner and overnight stay at cave.

Day 06: Zaribago - Deepyokma (4 hrs) :
Today we will trek up to Deepyokma. Dinner and overnight stay at cave.

Day 07: Deepyokma to Nyrakpulu (4-5 hrs) :
Trek up to Nyrakpulu. Today we will camp below Nyarak village, ten minutes up along a small stream. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Day 08: Nyrakpulu - Lingshed :
Today we will trek an hrs walk on frozen river (Chadar), after that 5 hrs steeply up to Lingshed village. In this day we will stay in private house, relax in a heated room. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09: Lingshed :
The day is for relaxed. This is one of the most remote villages in Ladakh, visit Lingshed monastery, school for monks, and explore the village. Dinner and overnight stay at village houses.

Day 10: Lingshed - Deepkongma (4-5 hrs): :
Today we will trek up to Deepkongma. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 11: Pishu - Karsha: :
Trek up to Warsangdo. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 12: Warsangdo - Pishu :
In the morning we will trek up to Pishu. Dinner and overnight stay in cave.

Day 13: Pishu - Karsha: : In the morning trek to Karsha. Dinner and overnight stay in tents. Day 14: Karsha : After breakfast trek to Nerak Pullu. O/n Cave. The rest day at Karsha. After breakfast visit Karsha Gompa. Dinner and overnight stay in tent. Day 15: Karsha - Zangla : Today we will trek up to Zangla. Upon arrival at Zangla visit the Zangla Gompa. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.. Day 16: Zangla - Sarakdo : Trek up to Sarakdo. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 17: Sarakdo - Nyrakpulu :
Today we will trek up to Nyrakpulu. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 18: Nyrakpulu - Tsomopaldar :
Trek up to Tsomopaldar. Dinner and overnight stay in cave.

Day 19: Tsomopaldar - Tilatdo. :
Today we will trek up to Tilatdo. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 20: Tilatdo - Chilling :
The last day of our trek. Today we will trek up to chilling and from here return back to Leh by Toyota Qualis/jeep. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

Day 21: Leh :
Full day of rest in Leh. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 22: Leh - Delhi
Early in the morning transfer to airport and from here catch a flight for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to international airport to catch a flight for onward destination.