Himalayan Winter Trek Tours (2 of 5)

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Himalayan Winter Trek Tours (2 of 5):

3. Chadar Trek - Frozen River Zanskar Trek - 2016

Ladakh has always captivated visitors with its magical charm and beauty. Be it the picturesque mountain peaks, azure lakes or the challenging trekking trails, this scenic valley is known for all. While during the summers, the region adorns the most vibrant colour of the nature, during the winters it is embraced with heavy snowfalls that cuts off the entire region from the rest of the world.

At this time of the year, even the Zanskar River flowing through the valley freezes down and serves as the only passage to the main valley. Nestled deep within the whirly passages of the snow-clad mountains, this frozen river also entices thousand of trekkers from different corners of the world.

Popularly known as the 'Chadar Trek' due to the formation of the thick blanket of the snow, it is considered as one of the challenging as well as tricky treks in the world. While at times, one can witness the gurgling water at every footstep, there are times when they can feel the snow thickets drifting away from underneath their feet. When this happens, the only way to continue with the trek is to hike through the snowy rocks and boulders besides the river. 

Difficulty Level: Challenging

Duration: 8 Nights/9 Days

Temperature Range: 15 to 20 degrees (during the day) and -25 to -35 degrees (during the night)

4. Nag Tibba Trek 2015, Uttarakhand

About the Destination:

The panorama of the Himalayan snow peaks of Garhwal and Himachal offers views of some of the famous peaks from here including the Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Srikanth and Black peak. Enjoy the magnificent views of Gujjar or shepherds dotting the envrons from the Nag Tibba Top.

Nag Tibba trek route is a circular trek where the finish point is different from the start point and at no time there is an overlap of trail. On your way down you will go through a completely contrasting landscape having a dense mixed forest of Oak, Rhododendron, Cider and Alpine. Adding to the beauty of the trek is the opportunity to visit a couple of quaint villages which are extremely scenically situated amidst thick Deodar forests. Icing on the top would surely be the opportunity to dunk one's feet into a cold and inviting stream at the end of the trek.

Another great attraction of this trip is the camping experience. There are beautiful meadows and thick jungles along the trail offering numerous scenic camping locations. Nag Tibba trekking is suitable for people of all age groups having reasonable fitness levels who seek adventure.

Meal Types: Vegetarian dishes

Activities: Trekking

Duration: 2N/3D

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Temperature: 16-25 degrees (days) and 8-16 degrees (nights) during March, 14-22  degrees (days) and 6-14 degrees (nights) between September and December

Max Alt: 3050mm

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