Is Chadar Trek safe for beginners?

So, if you newly discovered your passion for trekking, you might be wondering whether a beginner like you could go for Chadar trek or not. Yes, you can, if you take some precautions and prepare appropriately. There was a time when the Chadar Trek was considered a challenging trek, intended only for experienced hikers.

Is Chadar Trek difficult?

The major difficulty of the Chadar Trek is of getting accustomed to the harsh climate conditions at an altitude of around 13,000 feet above sea level. The long and strenuous journey can cause exhaustion in the trekkers and thus, there is a need of high endurance and expertise.

Is Chadar Trek banned?

Arduous hike over frozen Zanskar river suspended from Feb. Ladakh’s famous Chadar trek, a rare adventure sport involving a 15-day trek to cover 105 km mostly over the frozen Zanskar river, has been halted due to increase in daytime temperature, and after several trekkers flagged the issue of gushing waters.

What is the best time to do Chadar trek?

The best time for Chadar trek is from January to the end of February. The river freezes into a mesmerising sheet of ice during this time, which is perfect for taking up this adventurous trek. The Chadar trek is usually 9-10 days long when you cover around 16-18 kilometers per day.

Can Chadar trek be done solo?

The trek is done in large groups or small groups as it is not suitable for solo trekking. The trek is split into 5 or 6 hours of trekking on each day for 9 days, during the trek you would be able to enjoy some stunning amazing landscapes of Chilling, Gyalpo, Dib cave, Naerak and Tilad do.

Why is chadar Trek famous?

The thick layer of ice in the Zanskar River looks like a white blanket – called chadar in the local language. Thus, the trek is famous as the Chadar Trek among tourists. This exciting trek is must visit place for those who love challenges and have a flair for high altitude trekking.

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Which trek is difficult?

Here’s a compilation of the most daredevil treks in India as per difficulty….1. Auden’s Col Trek.