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Chadar Trek — the frozen river that didn't freeze in 2026
For centuries, the frozen Zanskar River was Zanskar's only winter connection to Leh. Tourism adopted it in the 2000s. In winter 2025-26, for the first time in living memory, the river did not freeze — warmest winter in 8 years at -8.6°C average. The road that is replacing the Chadar is also destroying it. Here is what happened and what it means.
Getting to Ladakh — Delhi flights, the Manali highway, and mandatory acclimatization
You land in Leh at 3,500m. The flight from Delhi takes 90 minutes and gives you zero acclimatization. The alternative is a 2-day drive over 5,000m passes. Both options have risks the brochures downplay. Here is the full transit guide.
Ladakh permits in 2026 — Environmental Fee, PAP, and the military dimension
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