Chadar Trek Tales: Climate Change and the Melting Trails of Ladakh
Chadar Trek, Ladakh, was my first ever experience of coming face to face with climate crisis and the effects of global warming. Chadar Trek also known as the Zanskar Valley trek in Ladakh, is a unique experience for adventure seekers for its glamorous frozen river trail crossing through frozen ice sheets, ice slides, waterfalls, and caves on the Zanskar River. Traditionally, this trail has been used by the locals of Ladakh for trade as it is the only option connecting Leh to the Zanskar Valley in the winter when the river forms thick ice sheets on the surface. The extremely harsh weather conditions of winters in Ladakh have kept this region untouched by outsiders for many years. Few foreigners started venturing out on this trail with locals for adventure, and eventually, Chadar Trek became a very popular winter trek of India.
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AUTHORNamaste! I'm Medhavi Davda.
I travel to Evolve.. In Nature, I confide.. I find my calling in the Himalayas.. In the Oceans, I meditate.. A High-Altitude Trekker & PADI certified SCUBA Diver, I love exploring the heights and depths of the planet with my regular doses of mountains and oceans. Discovering myself & life through nature, adventures, travels, sports and dance has been an addiction since my existence! Recent PostsRavenousLegs on InstagramRavenousLegs on FaceBookRavenousLegs on X |