Frozen Zanskar Trek

This trek is executed in the months of January and February when weather conditions are extreme, with 65% of it being bad weather. Day temperatures may stay around 20C, but the night temperature drops to -35C. Most of the trek is done on the ice (Chaddar) but at some places icy rocks climbs are involved.

Any one wanting to undertake this unique adventure must be fully prepared to accept tough camping and trekking conditions. Physical fitness is absolutely necessary for this extreme adventure.

The main part of this trek is to walk across the frozen Zanskar river, through some of the most isolated inhabited regions in Zanskar, through frozen waterfalls, and to camp the nights in caves. It is possible to customize one’s routes according to one’s requirements. All treks commence from Chilling.

After acclimatization at Leh, drive to Chilling, and trek to the first camp in a cave. Walk across the frozen waters the next day, and return, or trek along the course of the frozen river, or around the nearby areas, depending on the route chartered by you tour operator.

This trek is not for the faint-hearted.