THE CHADAR TREK – A PHOTO BLOG

The Chadar Trek is an absolute must-do for those who have a flair for high altitude trekking and thrive on challenges. It pushes you mentally and physically while testing your limits to the fullest.If nothing else, it’ll serve as a great reality check!

This time last year I was privileged to successfully complete what’s known as the Deadliest Trek in the World- The Chadar Trek! #bucketlist ✔✈?. . If there’s one lesson I’ve re-learnt, it is : what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! ? . . . . . . . . . . ……………………….#india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #recalling2016travels #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #lppostcards

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 11, 2017 at 4:29am PST

-25 degrees C.. 11000 feet.. 75 kilometres.. 8 days in an ice desert.. no roads no networks.. breath taking landscapes like these in the Zanskar Valley and the first of many more SOLO TRIPS!! It couldn’t possibly be more dramatic.. ✈?❄️?? . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #incredibleindia #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #lppostcards

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 12, 2017 at 3:03am PST

Great respect for Sam, a 12th grade Science student who works part time as a porter on this deadly route only to pursue and fund his dream of becoming a doctor someday! He only made me realise how truly lucky and bless I am! ?✈??? #PPMetOnMyTravels @passionpassport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #lppostcards

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 13, 2017 at 4:39am PST

“Let your faith be bigger than your fear” were my mothers words ringing in my head those 8 days. The faith to make it to ‘nerak’ and back the final destination on the chadar trek which also means hell in hindi! ?? #imadeit #faithoverfear . . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016travels

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 14, 2017 at 3:36am PST

The dangerous chadar trek that we take 8 days to complete this Daddy does daily for school only so that his little girl can have a brighter future than he did! ?‍?#daddyslittlegirl. . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016travels

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Guess it’s the beauty of these majestic landscapes that make the daily commute all the more addictive for this Daddy and his little girl! ?‍??✈? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016travels

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 17, 2017 at 4:37am PST

11,000 feet, the crazy wind, swollen hands, numb feet, bruises from the countless falls, wet socks, walking on ice 8 hrs a day, pooping outside in -25 temperatures for 5 days and the list goes on.. ❄️??Butwhen you see your final destination 50 mts aways IT’S ALL WORTH IT!! ? #imadeit . . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #lppostcards

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 18, 2017 at 1:36am PST

FINAL DESTINATION ON THE CHADAR TREK: NERAK! #imadeit ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️Minutes after we were done rejoicing did it hit us we were actually just half way.. we still had the full length of the return journey to finish before we could be remotely close to civilization again! . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016travels

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 19, 2017 at 3:30am PST

For the last 6 days we were on the Chadar, admiring the beauty of the magnanimous mountains all around us.. after reaching our final destination we had the choice to trek over 2 of them to visit a traditional Zanskari village, the only one with A telephone line.??. Yes I did call mom to tell her I was alive! ? . . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #mumbai #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016travels

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 20, 2017 at 4:13am PST

This was one of the cutest and happiest villages I’ve ever been to. The zanskari locals, their houses, their animals their hospitality and vibes. Reminded me of the one in 3 idiots ? I had half a mind of kidnapping this cutie! ?☺️ . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #kashmir #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #sheisnotlost

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 21, 2017 at 12:01am PST

Those who have been on the chadar trek know that the porters are the heart and soul of the trek. Without their hard work, strength, support and motivation we would not be able to fully experience the magnificence of the Chadar! Be generous with tips and if possible donate winter wear, gloves and/or gum boots at the end of your trek. They need it more than any of us! ??? . . . . . . . . . . . #india #chadartrek #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations #recalling2016Travels

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Travel (@thesassypilgrim) on Jan 22, 2017 at 12:52am PST

Waving our final good-byes to the mighty Zanskar Valley and The Chadar Trek. Checking off this #onceinalifetime kinda adventure! ????❄️? #bucketlist .✔️ . . . . . . . . . . #chadartrek #india #ladakh #frozenriver #indiatravelgram #adventure #solotravel #mytravelgram #gopro #travelgram #paradise #travelblog #travelblogger #adventuretravel #indianblogger #mumbaiblogger #travelgirl #follow #trekking #frozen #river #naturelovers #nature #outdoorwomen #goproindia #theglobewanderer #doyoutravel #beautifuldestinations

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The Sassy Pilgrim

Shraddha is born and raised in the Maximum City of Bombay. In this blog, you’ll find her perspective, however small, on the various unique places around the world. She shares her adventures, tips, guides, and recommendations with the hope you enjoy the content but more importantly, keep travelling. This eating-drinking-sleeping adventure junkie believes that travel is literally the best thing money can buy!

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