The direct Delhi to Leh bus service, operated by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), officially resumed on June ...

During winter months Zanskar River freezes completely forming a thick sheet of ice which serves as the trail for this walk. Apart from being physically demanding, this is also mentally challenging ...

In its frozen state, the river itself is called ‘Chadar,’ which translates to blanket in Hindi. During the winter months, the road to Zanskar Valley is closed due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.

Leh-Ladakh, with its stark landscapes and high-altitude deserts, ... For adventurers who want to cross the frozen Zanskar River during the renowned Chadar Trek, winter is the best season.

Milan Pathak (in orange) and fellow rafting guides from Nepal on the Zanskar River. Along the highway from Leh to Pangong, Siddhi and Sujit Pariyar from Jumla are selling herbs and aromatic oils to ...

The Zanskar Range in Kargil, home to a unique indigenous culture, separates the Zanskar Valley from the Indus Valley of Leh. It is also the source of the Suru river, which flows through Kargil ...