A Complete Guide to Chadar Trek

THE ZIPPY GUIDE DID YOU KNOW? To CHADAR TREK The Zanskar river freezes in the winters. The entire river looks like a sheet of ice and hence A hardcore mountaineer's is referred to, in the local language, as Chadar. hunger for adventure is not not satisfied with just mere mere treks and mountain climbing expedition. TEMP -15 °C to -35 °C January &February 9 Days SEASON They look for new exciting adventurous trails each time. DURATION WHAT TO CARRY EXTREMELY WARM AMPLE STOCK OF IMPORTANT MEDICINES PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ENERGY FOOD & WATER TO NURSE YOURSELF INSIDE BACKPACK SUNGLASSES* Prefer curved ones and avoid multi tone glasses. COLD CREAM & SUNSCREEN Use SPF 40+ lotions to avoid sun burns. TREKKING POLE Buy an telescopic anti-shock trekking pole. TREKKING SHOES You need traction on snow and sport shoes with their PVC soles are hardly the choice 4 TRACK PANTS WOOLEN HAND 3 COTTON PANTS GLOVES Choose the one with a lot of pockets. Also carry a pair of synthetic waterproof gloves. 3,500 - 4,500 CUBIC INCHES BACKPACK I WITH STURDY STRAPS 4 FULL SLEEVE WOOLEN MONKEY CAP / BALACLAVA Choose a warm one which also serves as neck warmers. COTTON T-SHIRTS Prefer collar tees instead of round ones. ONE PAIR OF THERMAL INNERS Also four pair of under- garments. 2 FULL SLEEVE SWEATERS & JACKET Afleece jacket would be an altemative. MEDIKIT Crepe bandage, Gauze cloth, Cotton, Dispirin, Crocin, Moov spray, Digene, Norflox, Betadine, Dettol, Glucose, Hand Sanitizer Hot Water Bag / Bottle Repair Kit * (Safety pins, Needle) Woolen Head Light Towel (Small & Handy) LED Torch (With extra cells) ADDITIONAL THINGS Scarf / Muffler * MANDATORY DO'S AND DONT'S DO'S DONT'S Dress modestly, avoid skimpy clothing when entering religious temples and monasteries. Don't pollute the region by littering the place. Be a responsible trekker and help keep it clean. Keep your near and dear well O informed of your route of your Do not bathe using chemical soaps and shampoos in the streams and beautiful waterfalls exact whereabouts is crucial. Dress yourself in layers instead of wearing of thicker clothes. Like two tees worn one over the other Do not click pictures of or try to talk and thereby disturb monks during their prayer times at is more warmer than a thick tee. monasteries. QUICK FACT This trek is one of the toughest and most challenging treks in the Himalayan region. The frozen Zanskar River is the only means of communication for the Ladakhis and BROUGHT TO YOU BY the Zanskaris in winters. thrillophilia.com