Chadar Trek
Chadar Trek is a 105 km hiking route through Ladakh, suited to hikers who want winter Himalayan river trekking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Ladakh, with highlights including Zanskar River, frozen gorge, winter camps, Ladakh villages.
Chadar Trek gives hikers a structured way to experience Ladakh over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- India
- Region
- Ladakh
- Distance
- 105 km
- Typical duration
- 7–9 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- January to February
- Trail type
- Winter river trek
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- Check current permit, quota, park-entry or guided-access rules with the official source before planning this route.
- Bookings
- Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.
Safety context
Long distances between services, navigation demands, wildlife considerations and weather exposure make conservative planning important.
Highlights
Zanskar River, frozen gorge, winter camps, Ladakh villages
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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