According to the government regulations, it is important for all trekkers to undertake the Chadar trek only after spending two days in Leh. This will help to acclimatize to the high height. In this way, trekkers can also avoid acute mountain sickness.

In the two days, the trekkers need to get used to the cold temperature in Leh as the temperature will fall only when you start walking towards the Zanskar river. Here the temperature reaches below zero in the daytime only. 

After having breakfast, you can explore the town and go beautiful sightseeing. Remember this is the right time to ensure that you have all the items needed for trekking. Leh is the last stop where you can get access to shops and civilization. 

Wake up early in the morning and be ready for medical tests including height, weight, blood pressure, and oxygen level. Today is the big day because your medical test report will decide whether you will trek or not. Reach the medical camp and get your medical test done early in the morning. 

Though the medical tests involve less time but due to the rush of tourists, you need to wait for your turn. If the medical report is positive then you will obtain the required wildlife permits, insurance documents, and another permit as well documents. 

Wake up in the morning and after having breakfast get ready to start your much-awaited trek. Your day will start with an amazing drive to Chilling which is the starting point of the Chadar trek. This drive is going to cover the Leh to Zanskar river distance. 

During the drive, you will come across stunning views of the cold desert such as the meeting of the Zanskar and the Indus, the Magnetic hill as well as the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib. 

After this, you will start your trek to the Gyalpo which is the very first campsite of the Chadar trek. On your way, you will also see Rilad Do and Shingra Koma. On the Zanskar in Ladakh, you will have the first experience of trekking. 

Start on the trek by slipping and sliding. In this way, you will come across the ‘chadar’ or the thick blanket of ice that gorgeously covers the Zanskar river. Once you reach the campsite at Gyalpo, experience the breathtaking vista of nature and then rest in the camp.   

Start your day with a joyful Himalayan sunrise and enjoy a hot breakfast that will definitely soothe all your cold aches from the night. After having breakfast, we will start our trek to Tibba cave which is located at a height of 11,800 ft. The trek will take almost 6-7 hours to complete. 

You will be trekking alongside the Zanskar and enjoy outstanding vistas of nature. The waterfalls offer the most fascinating sight to the trekkers. As you reach the campsite near the Tibb cave, you will come across the mind-blowing sight of the cold desert personified in the sand surrounding.

Night stay will be scheduled in the camp where hot & delicious is served to the trekkers. 

At the end of the day, you will get the chance to witness the biggest highlight of the Chadar trek i.e., Nerak waterfall which is considered the mother of all waterfalls. 

Day 06 will be a long day so start trekking early in the morning with an aim to reach the waterfall by late afternoon. Remember the sun will make an exit from the Zanskar valley early and the only way to keep yourself warm is by moving. 

You can spot the ice in different patches broken in the middle of the frozen river and forms geometrical structures of different shapes & sizes. This view is really fascinating and a real treat to your eyes. 

Today, we will trek for long 13km in almost 7 hours. The destination of the day is going to take you to the most looked-for sight of the trek. Nerak waterfall stands tall and proud at an elevation of 56ft. From here, you can enjoy the appealing view of water suspended in time and frozen midway to the ground.

The campsite for today will be located 20 minutes away from the waterfall. Make sure you take special care of yourself and keep yourself warm by putting up the right clothes. The temperature at the campsite will fall to as low as -30 degrees at night. 

After having your hot & delicious dinner, head inside the tents and rest. 

After having breakfast early in the morning, we will start our journey and get back to the Tibb cave. In case, you think going back is the easiest part of this journey then the Chadar will surely make your mind think about this again. 

The Zanskar River is known for reacting even to the slightest change of temperature and constantly keeps repackaging itself. Chadar trek is a different experience that every trekker must witness at least once in life. 

On your way back to Tibb cave, you will come across some human activity in the form of monks, returning back to Leh from Lingshed or locals going back from their business. 

It is gratifying to see the children laughing and smiling on their way to school in even such harsh conditions. After trekking for 6-7 hours, you can reach back to the Tibb Cave campsite. This is the place where you will be camping overnight. 

Wake up early in the morning and witness the superb Himalayan sunrise. Before starting your trek back to Shingra Koma enjoy the warm and lip-smacking breakfast.    

You have to trek along the same route and pass by the same frozen waterfalls and mesmerizing rock formations. An eye-catchy trail, running parallel to the emerald green waters of the Zanskar thriving through Ladakh is going to make your trek extremely adventurous. 

In this way, you will reach the Gyalpo campsite. On the way, all the trekkers will be served hot lunch. The trek is short and will take almost an hour and a half to complete. From here, we will drive back to Leh and reach it by the evening.

All the trekkers can either relax in the hotel or can get their tickets done accordingly to return back to their hometown. This will mark the end of a beautiful & thrilling Chadar trek.