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Mastering the Chadar Trek Medical Certificate: Your Essential Guide to Passing the Test
The Chadar Trek is the most thrilling winter expedition in Ladakh. Walking over the frozen Zanskar River at temperatures that plunge down to 25°C is a dream for many adventure seekers. However, because of the inhospitable terrain and extreme cold, the local administration enforces strict safety protocols. To step onto the ice, every trekker must […]
06 Jul, 2026
Chadar Trek Difficulty: Why This Is India’s Hardest Winter Trek
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk on a living, breathing sheet of glass, knowing that just a few inches beneath your boots lies a roaring, freezing Himalayan river? For most outdoor enthusiasts, winter trekking means navigating snow-covered ridges or passing through pine forests heavy with frost. But deep in the stark, […]
06 Jul, 2026
Chadar Trek Cost 2026: ₹ Breakdown + Why It’s Pricier Than Summer Treks
Khani sunu! I am Kiran Gurung, founder of Glacier Treks & Adventure and an IMF-certified mountaineer. For over fifteen years, my team and I have guided adventurous souls across the high-altitude landscapes of the Indian Himalayas—from our home base in Yuksom, Sikkim, all the way to the raw, rugged canyons of Ladakh. Every winter, as […]
06 Jul, 2026
Markha Valley Trek Cost 2026: Full Price Breakdown (₹ & $)
Julley! I am Tenzin, a local mountain guide who has spent more than fifteen years leading trekkers across the high-altitude trails of Ladakh. Over at Glacier Treks & Adventure, we have been managing the 75-kilometer Markha trail since 2010. When I sit down with hikers over hot tea served in copper pots, the conversation almost […]
01 Jul, 2026
Best Time for Markha Valley Trek: June-October Weather & River Crossings
Julley! I am Kiran, a local mountain guide who has spent more than a decade navigating the rugged high-altitude trails of Ladakh. Over at Glacier Treks & Adventure, where we have run the 75-kilometer Markha trail for over 15 years, people often ask me: “Kiran, when is the best window to experience this legendary cold […]
01 Jul, 2026
Kongmaru La Pass: Summit Day of the Markha Valley Trek (5,400m)
The Markha Valley trek builds towards one moment. For six days, you walk through Hemis National Park, cross the Zanskar River, sleep in Ladakhi homestays, and watch Kang Yatse grow larger on the eastern horizon. Then comes Day 7. The day you stand on top of Kongmaru La Pass. At approximately 5,400 metres (some sources […]
01 Jul, 2026
Markha Valley Homestay Experience: Living with Ladakhi Families
The Markha Valley trek is unlike any other Himalayan trek in India. You walk 75 kilometres through Hemis National Park, cross two high passes, and wake up every morning to the sight of Kang Yatse towering over the valley. But that is not what makes it special. What makes it special is this: you sleep […]
01 Jul, 2026
Chadar Trek 2027: Walking on the Frozen Zanskar River (Complete Guide)
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · IMF-certified mountaineer Published: 15 September 2026 · Last updated: 15 September 2026 The Chadar Trek is a 9-day winter trek in Ladakh that walks along the frozen surface of the Zanskar River, between sheer canyon walls that often rise more than 600 metres on either […]
27 Jun, 2026
Markha Valley Trek 2026: 10-Day Itinerary, Cost, Homestays & Difficulty
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · IMF-certified mountaineer Published: 5 August 2026 · Last updated: 5 August 2026 The Markha Valley Trek is a 10-day, 75-kilometre Himalayan trek in Ladakh that traverses the Hemis National Park, crosses two high passes — Ganda La (4,800m) and Kongmaru La (5,260m) — and is […]
27 Jun, 2026
Goechala Trek from Yuksom: Trailhead Guide, Permits & Day-0 Logistics (2026)
By Kiran Gurung · Founder, Glacier Treks & Adventure · Resident of Yuksom, West Sikkim Published: 1 June 2026 · Last updated: 1 June 2026 Yuksom (1,780m) is the trailhead for the Goechala Trek — it is the official starting and ending point of the route, located in West Sikkim approximately 150 kilometres from NJP […]
27 Jun, 2026
About Glacier Treks & Adventure — Yuksom’s IMF-Affiliated Trekking & Expedition Specialists Since 2010
Yuksom Bazar Main Road, West Sikkim · Operating since 2010 Last updated: 25 July 2026 Fifteen Years on the Trail — In Numbers Guided Treks Trekkers Brought Home Safely Unique Routes Operated Years on the Trail 150+ 12,000+ 25+ 15+ (Since 2010) Glacier Treks & Adventure is a Yuksom-based Himalayan trekking and expedition operator founded […]
25 Jun, 2026
Sikkim Tour Package from NJP: Logistics, Transport & Pickup Guide
The train pulls into New Jalpaiguri Junction (NJP). You step out, the cool Terai breeze hits your face, and your Sikkim adventure is finally here. But now comes the first question every traveller asks me: “Kiran, how do we actually get to the hills from here?” That’s exactly what this guide is for. As a […]
23 Jun, 2026

Our Latest Articles

Mastering the Chadar Trek Medical Certificate: Your Essential Guide to Passing the Test

06 Jul, 2026

Chadar Trek Difficulty: Why This Is India&#8217;s Hardest Winter Trek

06 Jul, 2026

Chadar Trek Cost 2026: ₹ Breakdown + Why It&#8217;s Pricier Than Summer Treks

06 Jul, 2026

Markha Valley Trek Cost 2026: Full Price Breakdown (₹ &#038; $)

01 Jul, 2026

Best Time for Markha Valley Trek: June-October Weather &#038; River Crossings

01 Jul, 2026

Kongmaru La Pass: Summit Day of the Markha Valley Trek (5,400m)

01 Jul, 2026

Markha Valley Homestay Experience: Living with Ladakhi Families

01 Jul, 2026

Chadar Trek 2027: Walking on the Frozen Zanskar River (Complete Guide)

27 Jun, 2026

Markha Valley Trek 2026: 10-Day Itinerary, Cost, Homestays &#038; Difficulty

27 Jun, 2026

Goechala Trek from Yuksom: Trailhead Guide, Permits &#038; Day-0 Logistics (2026)

27 Jun, 2026

About Glacier Treks &#038; Adventure — Yuksom&#8217;s IMF-Affiliated Trekking &#038; Expedition Specialists Since 2010

25 Jun, 2026

Sikkim Tour Package from NJP: Logistics, Transport &#038; Pickup Guide

23 Jun, 2026

Chadar Trek Difficulty: Why This Is India’s Hardest Winter Trek

Chadar Trek Cost 2026: ₹ Breakdown + Why It’s Pricier Than Summer Treks

Markha Valley Trek Cost 2026: Full Price Breakdown (₹ & $)

Best Time for Markha Valley Trek: June-October Weather & River Crossings

Markha Valley Trek 2026: 10-Day Itinerary, Cost, Homestays & Difficulty

Goechala Trek from Yuksom: Trailhead Guide, Permits & Day-0 Logistics (2026)

About Glacier Treks & Adventure — Yuksom’s IMF-Affiliated Trekking & Expedition Specialists Since 2010

Sikkim Tour Package from NJP: Logistics, Transport & Pickup Guide