Chadar Frozen River Exploratory Trek - 29 to 6 February 2012

Rs 19,950 per person (Leh - Leh)

Note: 2.58% service tax is payable on the trek fee

As part of the Indiahikes documentation project, we undertake exploratory treks on trails that are relatively unknown. It is a small team that is assembled together and led by an experienced trekker (from the Indiahikes team). The purpose of an exploratory trek is to document information about the trek. The collected information is then documented and uploaded to our online directory free for anyone to use. Each member of the exploratory trek team is assigned a role in the documentation process.

Exploratory treks are fun, thrilling and adventurous. In their exploratory nature they are uncertain too. Sometimes a day’s trek can be long and at times very short. The team pitches camp where they like and not at a predefined destination. Members of an exploratory trek are like free bird adventurists who set the path for future trekkers.

The Chadar frozen river trek is special. The condition does not allow for a team larger than 12. That’s why participating in the Chadar trek is by invitation only.

The Chadar frozen river trek itinerary:

Criteria for selection for the Chadar frozen river exploratory trek team.

1. You must have done at least one Himalayan trek before.
2. You must be physically fit to do 7 day trek in inhospitable environment. It is a winter trek over a frozen river in Ladakh. Average mean temperature during day time is minus 15. In the nights temperature falls to minus 25 and 30 At this altitude the air is thin and the rigors on the body high. You must give yourself sufficient time to prepare yourself for the trek. We recommend a month long physical preparation program before you start the trek.
3. An exploratory trek is self-managed. Every participant is an equal member of the trek. You must be willing to undertake your part in the trek management. For example, you may be assigned the task of setting up camps, or you may have to look into transport arrangement. Someone else may look into expenses of the trek. Whatever is the task assigned it is expected that you will execute the task satisfactorily.
4. An exploratory trek for a documentation project involves data collection. As part of the team you will be assigned a particular data collection job. For example, you may be asked to photograph the trail; or gather the names of the villages and streams that you cross on the way. Someone else may be asked to record altitude and temperatures on the trek.
5. The Indiahikes exploratory treks are non-commercial in nature. The fee charged help to recover the cost of the documentation process. Please do not expect undo luxury on the trek - however basic comforts will be well looked after.
6. Trekkers must reach the base camp of the trek at their own expense.
Below is the Chadar Exploratory trek registration form. Please fill it out and click on the SUBMIT button. Participation on the Chadar exploratory trek is by invitation only. On selection of your participation in the team, we will send you an email confirming your position in the team. Details on how to make the payment for the trek will be sent in the confirmation email.


The itinerary does not include travel from/to Leh. Please factor that in your planning.

Personal Information

First Name

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Last Name

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Email Id

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Address

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City

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State

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Country

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Phone

Mobile Phone Number

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Landline number

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Participants Information

Number of participants

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Contact info of other participants: name, age, sex, email id, mobile number

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Trek data

Your trek date Choose Option 22 to 30 January 29 to 6 Feb

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