Chadar Trek Difficulty: Why This Is India’s Hardest Winter Trek

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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 2027: Walking on the Frozen Zanskar River (Complete Guide)

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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 […]