Please find below the outcome of the meeting as follows:

  • All the trekkers must have RT-PCR Covid negative certificate recognized by ICMR laboratory/ hospital along with SMS report on mobile phone as well. The certificate will be checked at airport as well as at the Chadar Registration center.
  • No test facility at Leh for the tourists.
  • Hotel/ Guest house voucher required for contact tracing.
  • Covid related protocol must be followed by all the trekkers. Sanitizer / mask to be provided by tour operators.
  • All support staff (porter/ helper/ cook/ guide) must do Covid test before going on trek.
  • High Altitude Adventure Insurance mandatory for all the trekkers and has to be arrange by themselves from a recognized insurance company.
  • Tentative date for first departure date is 10th January 2021 depends on the preparedness and formation of Chadar.
  • Due to covid pandemic this year 40 tourists will be allowed on Chadar each day on first come first serve basis as per the groups registered at ALTOA office by tour operators.
  • In case on high surge of Covid cases on Chadar the District Administration may suspend Chadar trek for safety and health reasons.

Fee structure for the Chadar Trek 2021:

  • 1) Pre medical check-up & rescue = Rs.3.200/-
  • 1) Pre medical check-up & rescue = Rs.3.200/-
  • 3) ALTOA NOC = Rs.800/-
  • Total = Rs.6,000/-

We have formed a Chadar committee that will be responsible for managing and monitoring the Chadar Trek. Members are requested to kindly coordinate with the Chadar committee for any clarifications or updates. The members are:

  • 1. Mr. Sonam Landscape Explorer
  • 2. Mr. Rigzin Nurboo Ibex Adventures
  • 3. Mr. Ismail Northernland Tours
  • 4. Mr. Jigmet Infinity Adventures
  • 5. Mr. Singge Wangtak HTC
  • 6. Mr. Tsering Ladakh Holy Tour

Chadar booking registered as of 01st Jan:

  • 09 Jan = 58 pax
  • 10 Jan = 10 pax
  • 11 Jan = 10 pax
  • 12 Jan = 124 pax
  • 13 Jan = 66 pax
  • 14 Jan = 40 pax
  • 15 Jan = 00 pax
  • 16 Jan = 80 pax
  • 17 Jan = 30 pax
  • 18 Jan = 56 pax
  • 19 Jan = 124 pax
  • 20 Jan = 42 pax
  • 21 Jan = 00 pax
  • 22 Jan = 20 pax
  • 23 Jan = 94 pax
  • 24 Jan = 67 pax
  • 25 Jan = 40 pax
  • 26 Jan = 109 pax
  • 27 Jan = 19 pax
  • 28 Jan = 08 pax
  • 29 Jan = 00 pax
  • 30 Jan = 50 pax
  • 31 Jan = 20 pax
  • 01 Feb = 06 pax
  • 02 Feb = 42 pax
  • 03 Feb = 08 pax
  • 04 Feb = 00 pax
  • 05 Feb = 10 pax
  • 06 Feb = 10 pax
  • 07 Feb = 10 pax
  • 08 Feb = 00 pax
  • 09 Feb = 10 pax
  • 10 Feb = 00 pax
  • 11 Feb = 00 pax
  • 12 Feb = 10 pax
  • 13 Feb = 10 pax

**The above figure may come down as many agencies took double entries in our register.

We wish everyone a safe and successful Chadar season.

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