Chadar

Date: 26th January - 3rd February 2026

Cost: Rs. 36,000/- per head

Note: The itinerary is subject to change based on SOPs issued by the local administration, weather conditions, and ice formation on the Chadar.

Day 1: Arrival in Leh – Rest Day

Our representative will receive you at Leh Airport. After a traditional welcome and hot tea, check-in to your hotel. This day is kept entirely for rest and acclimatization due to the high altitude. Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Leh

Day 2: Explore the Indus Valley

After breakfast, you will begin your day by exploring the beautiful Indus Valley. You will first visit the historic Thiksey Monastery and Shey Palace before heading towards the serene banks of the Indus River to spend some peaceful time there. After lunch, you will continue your sightseeing with a visit to the vibrant Leh local market followed by the iconic Shanti Stupa, offering panoramic views of the city. After completing the day’s explorations, return to your hotel for rest. Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Leh

Day 3: Mandatory Medical Check-up

After breakfast, proceed for the mandatory medical check-up, essential for all trekkers before starting the Chadar Trek. You will also complete the required permits and documentation during this time. Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Leh

Day 4: Drive to Tilad Sumdo and trek to Shingrak Yokma

After breakfast, drive to Tilad Sumdo, which is approximately a 2-hour journey. From here, begin your trek towards Shingrak Yokma, which takes roughly 3 hours. This day offers some of the most magnificent views on the Chadar Trek, with frozen waterfalls, towering ice cliffs, and occasional sightings of mountain foxes. Overnight stay in Shingrak Yokma.

  • Shingrak Yokma

Day 5: Shingrak Yokma to Tsomo Trek (6-7 hours)

After breakfast, start trekking towards Tsomo. During the journey, you may spot wild animals and visit the Bakula Cave. You will also pass the sacred Incense Tree, whose branches are used by locals during morning rituals. After crossing Shingrak Gongma post-lunch, continue the trek until you reach Tsomo. Overnight stay in Tsomo.

  • Tsomo

Day 6: Trek from Tsomo to Tibb (Approx. 6 hours)

After breakfast, begin the long trek to Tibb. This is one of the most scenic days, featuring frozen waterfalls, ice formations, and sections of the Chadar that change in color and texture. Lunch will be at a sheltered rocky overhang midway. Continue through narrow gorges, where the frozen river forms a complete sheet of ice, and reach Tibb by evening. Overnight stay in Tibb.

  • Tibb

Day 7: Trek from Tibb to Nerak (6–7 hours)

Today, you will trek to Nerak, one of the highlights of the Chadar Trek. After about five hours and a lunch break, you will get your first glimpse of Nerak’s prayer flags and juniper shrubs, followed by the breathtaking frozen waterfall. A short ascent takes you to the Nerak campsite, located approximately 200 feet above the riverbed. Overnight stay in Nerak.

  • Nerak

Day 8: Drive from Nerak to Leh

After breakfast, drive back to Leh. The entire journey takes around 6–7 hours, depending on road and weather conditions. Though it follows the same route, the Chadar’s appearance changes daily, making each experience unique. Overnight stay in Leh.

  • Leh

Day 9: Departure from Leh

Transfer to Leh Airport for your flight back to Delhi. Return home with unforgettable memories of the Frozen River Trek.

  • Leh Airport