If the exhilarating mountaineering expeditions in high peaks fascinate you and you have the quest for exploring the most unexplored corners by challenging your own limits, then surely you are an adventurous traveler.
Now what are you waiting for? Carry your backpack, put on the sporty look and head towards one of the most magical region of India, Uttar Bharat or North India.
Trekking is one of the primary attraction adventures of northern region of India; especially in the long belt of the mighty Indian Himalayas. For decades, it draws the attention of the adventure freaks throughout the globe. Typically, northern India trekking zone comprises three spots including Ladakh Trekking, Darjeeling Trekking and Sikkim Trekking.
Frozen river Zanskar is one of the most daring trekking voyages of Ladakh. Zanskar is formerly known as “Chadar trek” which means frozen sheet. It was an incidental discovery of local traders. They found this route when the main route got clogged due to heavy snowfalls in winters. It is a to and fro road from Chilling to Padum. Keeping the capacity of every trekker in mind, the expedition is further divided into two variations. The longer one lasts for 22 days where as the shorter one takes about 15 days. Guided by the local Zanskari potters and well experienced guide and staffs, you can actually reach up to an altitude of 3850mt / 12,628ft high. On an average one has to trek for 5-7 hours daily. The amount and condition of the ice on the Zanskar River can vary on yearly or even on a regular basis. Hence, the tourist has to have a flexible attitude for the trekking. In general the night can be chilling up to maximum -30 Celsius. On the other hand the daytimes are warmer and pleasant.
Bottom line is Zanskar trek demands a sturdy physical and mental condition to overcome the unpredictable weather. As a matter of fact, even the bravura beauty of the Zanskar can instantly make you overlook all the fatigues. What could be much inspiring than a relaxing pause from networks via the chancy walk on the frozen river, sleeping in natural mountain caves, passing through narrow canyons, meeting inhabitants of remote villages who are isolated from the rest of the world? The blue skies contrasting the white river and spectacular deep canyons makes Zanskar trek a paradise for photography.
A word of advice for the trekkers, your backpack must-have: food items containing larger amount of carbohydrates, a first-aid box, heavy warm clothes, sleeping bag, trekking rope of about 50 meters of length, an ice cutting axe, lighter, Swiss army knife, space blanket, water bottle, a compass and topographical map.
N.B. - Mid-January to End February is the perfect time to visit frozen Zanskar!
Now what are you waiting for? Carry your backpack, put on the sporty look and head towards one of the most magical region of India, Uttar Bharat or North India.
Trekking is one of the primary attraction adventures of northern region of India; especially in the long belt of the mighty Indian Himalayas. For decades, it draws the attention of the adventure freaks throughout the globe. Typically, northern India trekking zone comprises three spots including Ladakh Trekking, Darjeeling Trekking and Sikkim Trekking.
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Bottom line is Zanskar trek demands a sturdy physical and mental condition to overcome the unpredictable weather. As a matter of fact, even the bravura beauty of the Zanskar can instantly make you overlook all the fatigues. What could be much inspiring than a relaxing pause from networks via the chancy walk on the frozen river, sleeping in natural mountain caves, passing through narrow canyons, meeting inhabitants of remote villages who are isolated from the rest of the world? The blue skies contrasting the white river and spectacular deep canyons makes Zanskar trek a paradise for photography.
A word of advice for the trekkers, your backpack must-have: food items containing larger amount of carbohydrates, a first-aid box, heavy warm clothes, sleeping bag, trekking rope of about 50 meters of length, an ice cutting axe, lighter, Swiss army knife, space blanket, water bottle, a compass and topographical map.
N.B. - Mid-January to End February is the perfect time to visit frozen Zanskar!
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