Chadar Trek

Package Cost:

INR 20500 + 5% GST 

*Premium package also available

What is included in this tour?

1. Accommodation at Leh in hotel on a Triple sharing basis on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day8.  
2. Team of certified mountaineers to handle the trek logistics and operations 
3. Skilled local staff with years of experience in Chadar and Zanskar region 
4. Transportation from Leh to road head on Day 4 and road head to Leh on Day8 
5. Vegetarian meals on the trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) starting on Day 4 Lunch to Day 8 Lunch. 
6. Stay in Alpine/Dome Tents on Double Sharing/ triple sharing the basis on Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, and Day7 
7. Common Kitchen/Dining/Toilet tents will be used during the trek 
8. Cooks/Helper and other requisite staff. 
9. Porters for carrying common equipments (like rations/tents/utensils/groceries). 
10. Double Layered sleeping bag and 1-inch sleeping mattress 
11. Basic First aid Kit with a portable oxygen cylinder. 
12. The Facility of keeping extra luggage at Leh when leaving for the trek 
13. Celebratory Team Dinner

What's not included in this tour.

1. Any meals during transit or in Leh
2. Personal expenses
3. ALTOA, LAHDC, wildlife fees
4. Airport transfers (Pick up and Drop From Leh Airport)
5. Medical Checkup and insurance  cover by  Ladakh rescue center
6. Cost Escalation due to unforeseen reason
7. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage
8. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head

Bare Necessities

1. Trekking shoes: There could be slippery patches on Chadar trail, especially where you’re crossing streams. You will need trekking shoes with good grip. Sports shoes will not be comfortable. Waterproof, high ankle hiking boots and gumboots (Gumboots – Recommended buying in Leh itself)
2. Backpack (50-60 litres): A backpack with sturdy straps and a supporting frame. Rain cover for backpack is essential. Daypack for essential items during the trek in case you offload your bags.

Clothes

1. Three warm layers: At the campsites, especially the higher ones the temperature after sundown can drop down to below 0 degrees. You will need at least three warm layers (two lights layers such as fleece and woollen and one padded jacket) for this trek.
2. Three trek pants: Wear one pair and carry the other two.
3. Three collared t-shirts: Carry the light, full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sunburns on the neck and arms. Again, wear one and carry two. A common mistake that trekkers make is not changing their Tshirts often enough. Regardless of how cold it is, the body tends to sweat a lot. Trekkers who don’t change to fresh clothes fall ill due to wet clothes and are often unable to complete their trek.
4. Thermals (Optional): Those who are more susceptible to cold can carry thermals to wear at night.
5. Woolen cap/hat which covers the ear.

Accessories

1. Sunglasses: Sunglasses are to prevent snow blindness. While you’re likely to find snow during the trek, carry a pair as it protects the eye.
2. Sun cap: The sun feels stronger while walking on the mountain slopes. Carry a sun cap to protect your head and neck from the heat, especially if you’re trekking later in the day.
3. Synthetic hand gloves: One pair of fleece or woolen hand gloves. One pair of waterproof/resistant gloves.
4. Balaclava: You may use woolen scarves instead as well.
5. Socks (2 pairs):  Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woolen socks for the night.
6. Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory
7. Trekking pole: Please carry a trekking pole as you will need it to walk on ice. (Mandatory)

Others

1. Daypack (20 litres): If you are offloading your backpack, you will need a smaller backpack to carry water, medical kit and some light snacks.
2. Toiletries: Sunscreen, moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitiser. If you plan to use wet wipes to clean up after a trek, make sure you do not leave the used wipes/tissues back in the mountains since these are not biodegradable. The same holds for used sanitary napkins. Carry a ziplock bag to put used tissues and napkins. Bring this ziplock bag back with you to the city and do not dispose of wet tissues and sanitary napkins in the mountains.
3. Two water bottles: 1 litre each. The use of plastic is not permitted in region. So make sure you bring your own water bottles with insulate cover and thermos if you wish to have hot water. 
4. Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalise things and carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes.
5. Camera with spare batteries and memory cards – cold kills batteries
6. Power bank to charge your cameras and phones.

Mandatory Personal Medical Kit

1. Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
2. Dexamethasone – one strip
3. Nifedipine – 5 tablets
4. Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
5. Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
6. Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
7. Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
8. Disprin – 6 tablets (headache)
9. Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
10. Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
11. Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
12. Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
13. Gauze – 1 small roll
14. Band aid – 10 strips
15. Cotton – 1 small roll
16. ORS – 10 packets
17. Betadine or any antiseptic cream
18. Moov spray (aches, & sprains)

Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the trek

You can either transfer the same trek to any of your friends/family or get a voucher

for the same amount and register for any of our treks in future (validity 1

year) Or Get a refund of 90 %

(If the trek amount varies, the balance needs to be paid by the trekker)

Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the trek

You can either choose to go for any other trek or other batches for the same trek

depending on availability Or Get a refund of 75%

Cancellation between 15 days and 10 days to the start of the trek

You can choose to go on the same trek with other batches in the same season

Or Get a refund of 50%

Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek

You can transfer your trek to your friend/family (same trek) No cash refund.