Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Jan 2: Chader Trek on Zanskar River is all set to start this week and preparations are in full swing wherein the first batch of trekkers is eagerly waiting for the announcement of flagging off ceremony.
Two day training on First Aid and CPR was given by VIVO Healthcare in collaboration with All Ladakh Tour Operator Association (ALTOA) to the 40 Trekking Guides including Everester, Ladakh Mountain Guide Association (LMGA) members from Zanskar, Lingshed, Nyraks and Sham.
SRDF has already trained the Trek Guide in various technique of rescue procedure.
All Ladakh Tour Operator Association (ALTOA) president, Tsetan Angchok inaugurated the Guide Training and urged the participants to take best benefits from the training conducted for the first time in Leh to minimize any causality during the Trek.
He also urged the Trekking Guide to maintain sanctity and environmental issues on trek route.
In recent years, walking on frozen river Zanskar is an ultimate experience for adventure lovers.
Chadar Trek is the only way in and out for Zanskaris in winters when all other ways are closed due to heavy snowfall at high passes.
It had been trade route for centuries for Zanskari people. Now the route is also famous as winter trekking among adventure lovers.
The 45 days Trek will start this week and will remain there till February 15.
Last year about 3200 trekkers, mostly Indians, did Chader Trek.
The 5 to 6 days Chader Trek starts from Shingra in Chiling village to Nyraks and nearly 80 to 100 trekkers are allowed on daily basis. All the trekkers have to go through medical test before proceeding on such harsh and challenging trek in minus temperature.
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