Chadar Trek Dates 2026: Complete Batch Schedule & Booking Calendar
Meta Description: Check the latest Chadar Trek dates for 2026. View January and February batch schedules, departure dates, booking availability, and plan your frozen river adventure. Walking across the Zanskar River on a thick, glass-like sheet of ice is a pinnacle dream for winter trekking enthusiasts. Known globally as the Chadar Trek, this legendary frozen […]
Chadar Trek Packing List: Everything You Need for a Safe Winter Trek (2026)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to survive a journey over a moving sheet of glass, with a raging Himalayan river flowing just inches beneath your boots? The legendary frozen river expedition is a bucket-list challenge for you. However, as local experts at Trek In Sikkim, we emphasize that conquering this trail requires more […]
Mastering the Chadar Trek Medical Certificate: Your Essential Guide to Passing the Test
The Chadar Trek is the most thrilling winter expedition in Ladakh. Walking over the frozen Zanskar River at temperatures that plunge down to 25°C is a dream for many adventure seekers. However, because of the inhospitable terrain and extreme cold, the local administration enforces strict safety protocols. To step onto the ice, every trekker must […]
Chadar Trek Difficulty: Why This Is India’s Hardest Winter Trek
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk on a living, breathing sheet of glass, knowing that just a few inches beneath your boots lies a roaring, freezing Himalayan river? For most outdoor enthusiasts, winter trekking means navigating snow-covered ridges or passing through pine forests heavy with frost. But deep in the stark, […]
Chadar Trek Cost 2026: ₹ Breakdown + Why It’s Pricier Than Summer Treks
Khani sunu! I am Kiran Gurung, founder of Glacier Treks & Adventure and an IMF-certified mountaineer. For over fifteen years, my team and I have guided adventurous souls across the high-altitude landscapes of the Indian Himalayas—from our home base in Yuksom, Sikkim, all the way to the raw, rugged canyons of Ladakh. Every winter, as […]
Best Time for Markha Valley Trek: June-October Weather & River Crossings
Julley! I am Kiran, a local mountain guide who has spent more than a decade navigating the rugged high-altitude trails of Ladakh. Over at Glacier Treks & Adventure, where we have run the 75-kilometer Markha trail for over 15 years, people often ask me: “Kiran, when is the best window to experience this legendary cold […]
Kongmaru La Pass: Summit Day of the Markha Valley Trek (5,400m)
The Markha Valley trek builds towards one moment. For six days, you walk through Hemis National Park, cross the Zanskar River, sleep in Ladakhi homestays, and watch Kang Yatse grow larger on the eastern horizon. Then comes Day 7. The day you stand on top of Kongmaru La Pass. At approximately 5,400 metres (some sources […]
Markha Valley Homestay Experience: Living with Ladakhi Families
The Markha Valley trek is unlike any other Himalayan trek in India. You walk 75 kilometres through Hemis National Park, cross two high passes, and wake up every morning to the sight of Kang Yatse towering over the valley. But that is not what makes it special. What makes it special is this: you sleep […]
Chadar Trek 2027: Walking on the Frozen Zanskar River (Complete Guide)
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · IMF-certified mountaineer Published: 15 September 2026 · Last updated: 15 September 2026 The Chadar Trek is a 9-day winter trek in Ladakh that walks along the frozen surface of the Zanskar River, between sheer canyon walls that often rise more than 600 metres on either […]
Markha Valley Trek 2026: 10-Day Itinerary, Cost, Homestays & Difficulty
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · IMF-certified mountaineer Published: 5 August 2026 · Last updated: 5 August 2026 The Markha Valley Trek is a 10-day, 75-kilometre Himalayan trek in Ladakh that traverses the Hemis National Park, crosses two high passes — Ganda La (4,800m) and Kongmaru La (5,260m) — and is […]