15 Cafes in Leh Which Offers You A Mouthwatering Food!
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Leh Cafes

Naas Cafe, Leh Town Cafe, Leh Cafe, Solja Café, Himalayan Cafe, The Nukkad Leh, My Café, Barista Leh, Cafe De Muse Leh, Amdo Café, All Day Breakfast, Cafe A Mano, World Garden Café, Metta Café and Rabsal café. 

As you decide to travel to the enchanting land of Leh, you must try local dishes at the best cafes in Leh. The Cafés in this hill station like the Naas Cafe and The Nukkad offer you some mouth watering food along with the window view of the crowded Leh market. A fellow traveler can sit by the window and do his work online while sipping a hot cup of coffee or having a crunchy burger. The Cafes are designed in a way that one can peer into the Mesmerizing mountain outlines and enjoy the beverages.

From the Scrumptious Burgers to Chilly chicken, from Pizzas to fresh and hot cups of coffee, you can find something for everyone in these incredible Cafes in Leh. While some Cafés like the Leh Town Cafe serve the best pizzas, the other cafes like Solja Cafe dish up the most delicious Tibetan style food. While feeling the warm ambience of these Cafes, you get to choose from a wide range of international meals from continental to mughal and even the simplest butter tea can turn your whole mood up.  

Here are some of the best cafes in Leh:

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Naas Cafe

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Naas café is one of the best Cafés in Leh if a visitor is looking for some relaxation. Naas Cafe has all the varieties any traveler can ask for. The spicy and crunchy Manchow soup being the best seller with the mouth watering taste, Naas is also a great spot for some pizza and coffee break.

Visitors who work online generally visit this Café and enjoy the market view by sipping some great coffee, without worrying about the internet traffic as the Café provides you with the fastest wifi service too. The budget friendly prices for the dishes they offer attract the customers so much. While most cafe’s are closed during Winter, Naas café choose to provide their best food to travelers even in the harsh weather of winter.

Timings: 9:30 am to 9 pm

Location:
Main Bazaar Rd, near Soma Gompa, Leh, Ladakh, 

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Leh Town Cafe

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Rated as one of the best Cafés in Leh, Leh town Café is best known for its caramel cappuccino, spicy fries and crisp and cheesy burgers. Daily dozens of satisfied customers appreciate the café being the best for the international style services.

The Multi cuisine menu has some great options to choose from. You definitely try the Chef’s special Pasta to spice up. Families and wanderers from different countries hang out in this Café in Leh to have some terrific time. The Leh town café is regarded as a phenomenal dine in place, although takeaway services are also provided for those who wish to pack some extra food. 

Timings: 9 am to 9 pm

Location: Fort Rd, below Hotel Lumbini, Leh, Ladakh

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Leh Cafe

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Loaded with a friendly staff and a warm atmosphere, Leh Café is a must visit café for the fellow travelers. This casual and Cozy café is run by native women of Leh. The staff team is considered as free and casual that any other Café could offer. You can view the Shanti Stupa and Stok Kangri sitting in this Café in Leh and having the highlights of their menu:

The Spicy biryani and the delightful carrot cake. The Lake Café that has been one of the best cafes in town since the early 2000s, is also suggested by most of the guides for all those who prefer some casual food with hospitable services.

Timings: 7 am to 11 pm

Location: Zangsti Rd, opp. SBI bank, Leh, Ladakh

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Solja Café

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Solja Café is viewed as one of the best Cafes in Leh that serves the best snacks in the town. Providing both Dine in and takeaway access for you, Solja café is taken into consideration as the go to place for fast food in the hill station. Although Asian and Tibetan style food are a very well known food in Solja Café, the delicious ladhakhi style food is a must try food.

Butter tea is special mention, because most tired visitors look for the tasty tea as a preferred beverage. The Solja also has a Memorable Rooftop view from where you can chill and look at the wintry place of Leh. The Café stays open in the general time's up until 9pm in the evening.

Timings: 8 am to 9 pm

Location: Zangsti Rd, adjacent to parking, Leh

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Himalayan Cafe

If you are a lover of Some crispy and hot fried chicken, then The Himalayan Café is the café for you. People with big appetites drop by this Café and take pleasure in having their best varieties like continental and mughal that have the spiciest taste.

The Himalayan Café offers you some of the sweetest cakes as desserts and butter tea is their best beverage. Mostly Himalayan café is preferred by a group of friends, who have some spare time to hangout in their journey of exploring the Mountains of Leh Ladakh. Relishing with the Szechaun fried chicken, travelers from around the world love this affordable yet luxurious Café in Leh.

Timings: 9.30 am to 10.30 pm.

Location: Main Bazaar , Leh, Jammu and Kashmir

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The Nukkad Leh

Famous for its cheerful ambience, The Nukkad Leh is yet another café in the busy streets of Leh. Travelers who come by their own private vehicles can have their snack time in the vehicles as Nukkad provides a curbside pick up opportunity. Not to forget their stupendous hospitality and the cozy atmosphere in this Dine-in which makes Nukkad one of the best Cafés in Leh.

Nukkad always welcomes people to have some delicious food. Even the midnight visitors can feel a marvelous relaxation time. The yummy sauteed mushrooms and the best-selling Kulhad tea are what many pilgrims crave to have. Not to mention the fiery Chilli chicken, that any Nukkad leh customer should not miss.

Timings: 7 am to 12 pm

Location: Fort Road Malpak Leh Near Chopsticks Leh Jammu and Kashmir

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My Café

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Known for its appetizing cake and their Café’s best Hot coffee, My Café has an extremely warm and welcoming aura. My Café has to be one of the best Cafes in the Leh area as they have the best spot for travelers to relax and have some ice tea. With most loved Chocolate truffles and cupcakes,

My Café has always been a special attraction for most of the travelers that love a great view of the Ladhaki hills. The bright day light hits the cafe making it a warm place to hangout. My café is the best option to get splendid insta-worthy photos and videos to record your travel experience. 

Timings: 8 am to 10 pm, Closed on Sundays

Location: LBA complex, main bazar Leh Leh Jammu and Kashmir

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Cafe De Muse Leh

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In the crowded Leh market, there is a simple café Named Café De Muse Leh, catering both the Dine in and Takeaway services. The special care taken by the amicable staff and manager, has the best Pan cakes and pizzas in the ever occupied leh marketplace.

With budget friendly prices for their tasty dishes and the welcoming nature of this place, Café De Muse Leh serves among the best cafés in Leh to relax for many travelers who come with their families. Café De mus boasts their best lemon tea, the sweetest german pancakes, surprisingly tasty pizzas and burgers in their menu. You can relax at this most comfortable place while you look at the hills that you always wanted to trek.

Timings: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm

Location: Skara Rd, near Hotel Ladakh Imperial, Leh, Ladakh  

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Amdo Café

Amdo Café is a  Cafés in Leh that makes sures that their services are at their best that you always want to come back for more. The highlight of Menu of the Amdo Café is the delicious and delightful Chutagi. This Ladhakian style Dish is an absolute delicacy made of Potatoes, Peas and Carrots, makes you want more and more while you sit and enjoy the view in the comfortable wooden chairs.

German pancakes are preferred in this hotel the most by several travelers that love sweet and salty dishes.

Timings: 10am to 10pm

Location: Main Bazaar, Leh

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All Day Breakfast

All day breakfast, as the name suggests, is the best Cafés in Leh for breakfast and brunch lovers. This Café is among the best cafes in leh with a heart warming hospitality by the Café staff. The refreshing dining climate in the mid town gives the travelers a rather solo and peaceful time to relax.

You can select from a variety of dishes from their multi cuisine menu, but the lime and ginger juice and the crunchy egg bread toast are their Mastery Dishes. This Café cum Breakfast spot makes every customer feel special and treated equally with their exceptional services and tasty dishes from their mouth watering menu. 

Timings: 7 am to 8 pm

Location: Changspa Road, Shanti Stupa , Leh

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CAFÉ A Mano

Station near the Roku complex of Fort road, Café A Mano is a favorite among many visitors. Exhausted visitors can relax while drinking their best coffee in the meantime. The maintenance of this Café is the best in leh when it comes to cleanliness and warmth.

The staff of Café A Mano makes sure you get served the best and feel comfortable all the time. The best selling pizzas and the aromatic spaghetti are what attracts the travelers in this café. From cocktail to coffee Café A Mano is the place you get served with anything a café can offer. Although located at the hill station, Café A Mano is the best spot to work with your laptops while having the delicious dishes they have to offer.

Timings: 8.30 am to 10 pm

Location: Raku complex, Fort Rd, Leh, Ladakh 

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World Garden Café

This beautiful Café in Leh, has the best Cozy feel to the Café as World Garden Café has the awesome outdoor seating. Having their most famous cheese pepperoni pizza and momos in the chilled climate of leh can give an ever lasting experience.

This café in Leh serves everything from Breakfast to dinner and crunchy snacks to spend some time. World Garden Café is the best Café in leh in serving international flavors like Chinese, Italian and Thai. Any one who loves outdoor seating while enjoying the mountain line of Leh, will surely cherish the time they spend at the World Garden Café.

Timings: 8 am to 11 pm

Location: Changspa Road, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 

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Metta Café

Just by the Zangsti parking beside the solja Café as we mentioned earlier, Metta Café has a very special ambience when compared to many other Cafes in the Leh Market. Specialized in Contact free delivery, the Hot chocolate, and special coffee is the most popularly preferred beverage in the Metta café.

Metta café is also loved by the sweet lovers among the visitors from All over India as they are famous for serving the best of their Cakes for Partying in the Hill area.

Timings: 10:30 am to 7:30 pm, closed on Monday

Location: Hemis Complex,  Zangsti Road, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir. 

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Rabsal café

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With multiple vegetarian options and vegan food, Rabsal is adored by the Chow mein lovers. Rabsal Café serves you with the best momos as they already have a name for this customer favorite dish. The outdoor seating gives you the best lighting and a chance to take great pictures of the travel time in this Café.

Rabsal Café is viewed as the best Café in Leh for its family friendly and warm atmosphere and affordable yet delicious food.

Timings: 10 am to 9 pm

Location: near main market, leh ladakh

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Barista Leh

Providing Lattes at the best, Barista Leh is a very offbeat plate for a visitor to wander about. Along with Providing their best ambient and warm café climate, This Café in Leh also has one of the best cappuccinos in the whole Leh Market. Barista Leh has a very casual crowd filled with fellow travelers, so you can enjoy the warm café area in the super chilled Café in Leh.

Timings: 9:15 am to 9:30 pm

Location: Zangsti Old Fort Road, near the Nook Restaurant, Leh

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  1. Which are the best restaurants in Leh?

    1. Bon Appétit: Situated at Changspa Road lake, Bon Appétit is the best restaurant and Café in Leh offering a great ambience and mouth watering food. Bon Appétit is a worth visiting dine-in in the Hill station of Leh.

    2. NAMZA Dining: Located across the Zangsti road, near the Marathon Office, Namza Dining is a luxurious Restaurant with a grand international style service. It has also been rated as the best cafe in Leh.

    3. Sky Wok Restaurant: Offering laccha paratha as their specialty,  The Sky Wok, provides an awesome light setting and awe-inspiring customer service. This Café in Leh is just a 5 minute walk from leh Palace and has a variety of Cuisines offered.

    4. The Turnip: Pan-Indian Restaurant: The Turnip Pan Indian Restro, is famous for providing delectable North-Indian Cuisine dishes, prepared with fresh and high quality ingredients. Situated near Leh Main Market, this restaurant offers a cozy ambience which is perfect for a family meal. Their well crafted menu serves spicy butter chicken and salads as their speciality.

    5. Sorriso’s pPzza
    : Sorriso’s is best among the best Cafes and Restaurants of leh, in terms of serving pizzas and soups. Bearing a delightful ambience that immediately changes the tiresome mood of the travelers, Sorriso’s has unmatchable crunchy pizzas and delicious soups. Located at the Middle of leh, Sorriso’s is famous for its incredible Margherita pizza, with tomato slices spread across the base

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  2. What are the best activities to do in Leh?

    1. Camel Riding: In Nubra Valley of Leh Ladhak, camel Riding is a very enjoyable activity to do with your loved ones. Climb the rare Double Humped Bactarian Camel and trek along the Snow capped Leh hills.

    2. Motor Biking: Biking in Leh,is a dream come true for many, while the cool breeze touches them and you keep on riding high above the Land. The famous biking routes in Leh are those that cover the spectacular Himalayan range like the route of Srinagar to Leh or The path of Manali to Leh. 

    3. Skiing: Skiing is what most mountain areas are famous for. Every year hundreds of travelers come skiing to see the magnificent landscape of the Himalayan mountains. Adventurers prefer Skiing as the spine chilling experience, something they really crave for.

    4. Indus River Rafting: With the availability of various difficulty levels and an adventurous experience, River Rafting in the Indus river is very famous among the young travelers who come along with their friends. 

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  3. Why is Leh famous for?

    Leh is known for its mind blowing mountain view, and the numerous adventurous options available for every traveler. Whether it’s biking or camping under the stars, the place has got you covered with everything. Known as the land of High Passes, the place is best for all the bikers from around the world. You get to know about the Divine Buddhist culture and meet the monks here.

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  4. Which month is best for visiting Leh?

    As Leh is a mountain region, the city faces very severe cold in the winter season. So April to June is the best time to visit leh, as this time of the year offers open roads and visitors can enjoy all adventurous activities offered by the land of high mountains. Winters in leh are filled with snow and the roads are mostly closed during that time of the year.
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05 October 2017
Umesh Joshi Stok Kangri Trek
Excellent
First, I would like to say thank you to shyam@thrillophilia.com for their coordination and cooperation by writing my thrillophilia reviews.The trip was well planned and executed extremely well by the tour operators, I am very happy with the services provided by thrillophilia during this trek. 1) Our trek leaders Salman and Stenzin are really a wonderful Guys, they were very helpful and supportive all the time during trekking.Other staff members were also supportive and helpful. 2) Food quality and quantity was good. 3) Accommodation was good, camps were in good shape, neat and clean and quite spacious. Let's review the Trek about which I had read a lot at thrillophilia reviews. No doubt Stok trek was awesome as well as difficult. It would not be correct if I will say Stok trek is the most beautiful trek ???? but there is something which makes this trek different from all other treks and which is the main reason to attract tourist from every corner of the word, that is its height. At 20,500 feet Stok Kangri is the highest trekkable summit in India (6,153 m), what google says but when I googled it bit more and try to find if there is any other trek exist in this word which is above Stok, I did not get any information so I assume this is the highest trekkable summit in world ???? Highlights of this Trek 1) Trekking till base camp is not very tiring, which itself a big achievement as you would be able to achieve the height of 16300 feet ???? and the best part what I found in this trek is “you don’t need to walk too many hours to reach base camp” 2-4 hours walk a day is max you will walk. 2) Leh treks are totally different from Himachal and Uttrakhand treks in terms of scenic beauty, it’s a different experience, you would be able to see some splendid views of the Stok mountain ranges. 3) The last day “Summit day” will give you a totally different experience. You start your trek at night time which generally don’t happen in other treks. Moreover, you will get a chance to do snow trekking in summers as well “Only in summit Day”. Here is a great saying "the best view comes after the hardest climb" Very True!!! Preparation: I should say this is not a trek for first time trekkers but still if someone wants to give a try, Start your preparation at least 2 months before this trek as last day “Summit Day” is really a challenging one, compare to other days where you have to just walk 2-4 hours max here on final day you have to walk for a 12 – 14 hours and Trekking at night on Snow is bit tricky task and it becomes more challenging when you have to walk by putting Crampons on your shoes as rightly suggested by many people at thrillophilia reviews. a) Aim for 5 km running in 30 minutes b) Do breathing exercise which helps you a lot during this trek especially. c) Drink as much as water you can.
12 July 2018
Abhishek Kumar Chadar Trek
Excellent
It had everything that you dreamed about. It had ice (lots and lots of ice), even when I was sleeping battling the cold at night I was could see those ice sheet right in front of my eyes. We were walking on ice, we were drinking those ice (of-course the boiled one), but the most exciting part was that we were never complaining even under these extreme condition. Thank to these amazing group of people I was travelling with. The support staff, the organiser and each and every people related to this trip were an amazing host. They made us feel at home, they fulfilled almost all our demands. I had done 2 treks before with other organizations, but these people were the best. The fun we had is quite vivid with this picture, but trust me nothing can be explained in words, you just have to feel it. Keep yourself fit and go for it . It will change the way you see nature , it will change your perception towards people and many more things. Stay happy and keep trekking
12 February 2019
Puneet Prajapati Chadar Trek
Excellent
Being a fauji kid i always dreamt to do something adventurous and so i chose the most dangerous most exciting chadar trek as my first trek. After reaching the hotel in LEH i was welcomed by Satya sir and guess what we both shared common backgrounds i.e. fauj. After having breakfast i went to the room and slept for an hour or two. In the evening we were briefed by Satya sir and Shashank sir about the trek which actually helped me during the trek. We were a group of 14 among which 8 came solo just like me. At night we introduced each other and slept. Next morning we went for sightseeing and explored beautiful Shey palace and monasteries and by that time we all knew each other names. On day 3 we all went for medical checkups and every member from our group was fit for the trek. In the meantime we went to LEH market for some shopping. We were again briefed by Satya sir , Shashank sir and Sonam Sir and guess what we slept in the tents with our sleeping bags. Next day we started our journey from LEH to Chilling . After reaching chilling we were all set to step our foots on chadar for the first time and that feel was amazing. We walked for 3 hours and reached our first campsite. After having a lovely dinner by our porters we sang songs and went to sleep. Next morning i experienced first snowfall of my life and everything all around us appeared to be white and ahhh what an amazing feel i had that time. By God's grace we all successfully made it to Nerak on day 6 and saw that frozen waterfall for the first time. The josh and the deshbhakti inside me came out, i removed my jackets and stuff, wrapped myself in INDIAN FLAG and waved it at NERAK. I cannot describe that feeling until you experience chadar trek, we spent two hours at Nerak. Alright we made it to Nerak so easily and we all were like wow that was easy but nah something was about to come. After having lunch at Tibb caves we started our journey , after an hour there was a patch when our trek leader Dorge sir saw that chadar is weak ahead and went solo upto 50-80 meters & came back and said we cannot go from here, so we climbed up the hill carefully as it was all covered with snow. And again after this we saw the same thing but this time we couldn't go through the hills as those were standing hills. And at this point we all thought one thing that we all made it to nerak so easily, this has to be happened. Dorge sir again went solo up to 50 meters to check the chadar and suddenly his legs went inside the chadar upto knee. Being an experienced trekker he immediately came out and changed his socks. We didnt have any option so we started walking on the chadar. I being second last in my group saw my group mates how carefully they were walking on chadar, I heard the satisfying sound of crushing the chadar when my right foot went inside the chadar and my gumboots was filled by water. Ah i didn't went mad but stayed calm, my friend Dev behind me shouted Dorge sir come here, and he within 30 seconds came back to me removed my gumboots and helped me to change the socks. We successfully made it to our tents that day and the rest of the journey. All I want to say is we were a group of motivators, we became a family and from day 1 to day 9 we all were positive and supported each other. Much thanks to all the porters who made such yummy foods for us. Thank you to dorge sir & Sonam Sir who always said we will go to Nerak. Thank you to Satya sir and Shashank sir who's briefings really helped me during the trek. I wish again to be with this group because we became a family. Thankyou Thrillophilia for such a wonderful journey on chadar. I will be uploading my chadar trek journey on youtube soon i.e. PUNEET VLOGS. Peace
12 February 2020
Hemendra Kateja Chadar Trek
Excellent
Hi My name is Hemendra Kateja, I live in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My Chadar Trek was one of the unimaginable and most memorable trek. I went with my friend Nikhlesh for this incredible trekking adventure in February 2020. We both were very excited for this trek as we already mesmerised with chadar trek footage that we saw in several vlogs on youtube. We invested a lot of money in trekking gears and in other stuff because we were very keen to see the Chadar. I have heard a lot about the beauty of the Zanskar River but when I reached there it was much more amazing and I fell in love with the mesmerizing views of Zanskar Valley. We leave from Jaipur to Delhi on 31st Jan 2020, and reached delhi around 3:30 AM on 1st Feb 2020, Our flight was at 6:20 AM from IGI Airport Delhi. We both already pre booked our window seats to experience the aerial view of Magnificent Himalaya Peaks. After experiencing aerial view of Magnificent Himalaya Peaks we landed on the land of LAMA. Pilot announced that the current temperature of leh is -16, and we were eager to experience that kind of cold temperature, so we put out a woolen cap and gloves before getting out of the plane. From 10 degrees (Delhi) to -16 degrees (Leh) was teeth chattering cold. Reaching on a Leh Airport we took our luggage and moved towards the exit. Our tour operators were waiting outside with placards and welcoming gestures. We met Mr. Dorjay. He drove us to the guest house which was situated in STOK which was 15-20 Km away from Leh. We met Rovit Singla. He also came here for the Chadar trek and he was part of our Trekkers group. We reached our Guest House “Skitsal Guest House”. Staff gave us a warm welcome as we were first to arrive from the group. There was a Dog “Shadow”, he also came to us and started sniffing, so now we were now officially roam around out of fear. Arrangements were very good which were made for us by the team. We met Mr. Tenzing and other staff too. After a couple of hours we met with 3 other trekkers of the group (Bittu, Shishank & Shubham) at Skitsal Guest House After an hour Abdul & Vikash also joined the group as a trekker. The Trip coordinators “Kavish Rathore” and “The Bearded Traveller” Visited to the Guest house and started the introduction session and also briefed us about chadar trek and do’s and dont’s during the trekk. They told us not to exert ourselves on the first day as we were already feeling heavy while breathing because we were still not acclimatized to the leh environment. Second Day, Tenzing took us for a small trek around the village and Buddha Stupa which was around 3 km from the Guest House. We enjoyed Kids dance Performances also which was happening in school nearby. Then we went to have authentic Laddakhi local food. We had Kahwa, Butter Tea, Ladakhi Bread, Fried Momo & steamed momo with Pasta. We also tried a local Wine called “Chaang”. After an exciting visit to a village four people have decided to visit Ice Stupa & Shanti Stupa, So we asked Tanzing to arrange a Taxi for four of us so we can visit these places. We Visited visit Ice Stupa & Shanti Stupa and came back around 8PM. We had Dinner and and slept early as tomorrow was our Health checkup and Chadar trek Registration. Tonight we asked to sleep in the camps rather than rooms. Next Day we left for the Health checkup and Chadar Trek Registration and all of the group members passed the health test and we got a green flag to go on chadar trek. From Leh Market we brought Gumboots & Trekking Pole. Some of our group members also brought some hot jackets and gloves. Tonight again we asked to sleep in the camps rather than rooms. From tomorrow our trek was going to start in the actual manner. Trek Day 1: On the first day of trek, we started with a thrilling ride to Shingra koma (Starting point of Chadar trek) via Tilad Do, Chilling and Nimmu. Passing through the high mountains was a bit scary but we had a wonderful driver with us. We met our 2 guides Hanif and Tundup, they taught us how to walk on different types of ice.The day got colder as we reached Shingra Koma. Our Helpers cooked soupy maggi for us followed by the tea and cookies. It was our first-day of trekking in Zanskar. We had to cover around 5 km today. Be careful while you walk on the ice as it will be very slippery at times. At first, I was a bit nervous to walk on the ice but as we continued I was able to walk but steadily. I fell on ice in the very first hour of chadar trek. Nikhlesh leg slipped twice in cold water on the very first day and the whole shoe got frozen within 5 - 10 minutes. Today almost every one slipped and fell on ice multiple times. We reached our First campsite at Gylapo by evening and porters and cooks were already there and they served us hot tea and snacks followed by Dinner. The campsite was very beautiful and we could see the mountains on all sides. Temperature dropped significantly at night while we were in sleeping bags. Hanif told us that there is a possibility that we might not get permission to move to tibb cave because chadar has been broken before Tibb cave and there are 2 groups stuck at tibb cave and army guys are trying to get them out safely. Trek Day 2: On the second day of trek, we had our morning tea and delicious breakfast, and we were waiting for the update of the trekking association that we can proceed to tibb cave or not. We noticed that many groups decided to move to tibb cave without a backpack because they thought that they have to come back eventually. But our guides Hanif & Tundup decided that we have to take risk and take our backpacks and then go to tibb cave, so if there is any possibility to reach tibb cave we will attempt that and it will save our whole day too. We started our trekking from Gylapo to Tibb Cave. Today was a big day for us as we had to cover around 15 km. We started trekking through the deep ravines of Zanskar, and the day was a bit colder as there was no sunlight at all. We noticed the place where 2 groups got rescued, because there was a rope tide to make a path for trekkers. Chadar breaks and forms very quickly in these cold conditions , so we were very lucky to get a chance to walk on solid ice. We saw many caves and frozen waterfalls. We reached Tibb cave at our camp site. We explored the tibb cave where porters were preparing for the bonfire. We also enjoyed the warmth of the bonfire. We had a wonderful dinner with some roti and a sabji. Before going to bed we noticed that there were very few people reached here for camping, because in morning they decided to stay in the camps in Gyalpo.We were in confusion that could we move to Nerak Village tomorrow or not, But Hanif came to us and gave us a good news that because tomorrow and day after tomorrow there is Chadar Festival at Nerak village ,so officials gave permission to open trekk to nerak. Hanif told us that Chadar condition is very bad so we need to leave early in the morning so we don't experience broken chadar. We took some night mode shots on our camera and went to those suffocating tents and sleeping bags. Trek Day 3: On the third day of trek, Today we had to trek from Tibb cave to Nerak Village. Morning started a bit early for us. The first time on the journey we woke up around 6 and had wakeup tea, and had our breakfast and we left for Nerak Village around 7:30AM. As we started trekking we came across many Junipers and prayer flags tied on a twig. It was such a beautiful sight. Within an hour we faced a broken chadar and our guides helped us and guided us to cross the broken chadar where water was at knee level. We changed our wet socks very fast. We also came across a huge broken waterfall on our way to the camp. We had to walk slowly as few of the paths were a bit slippery.Hanif and Tundup decided to setup camp 5 km before nerak village so we can save our whole day while going back to leh. Just before reaching the camp site I had a great fall on a chadar when I slipped very badly and I hit my shoulder and head on rock solid chadar. I must say i was very lucky that head gears came out as a saviour and they saved my head, but unfortunately i hit my shoulder and now it was very painful to walk with that heavy rucksack backpack. We reached our campsite and had tea and snacks, I applied a fast pain relieving spray on the shoulder and put our bags in the camps and moved towards nerak village.At that particular moment for fraction of second i thought i can't do that and i need rest, but that what i learned in this trip is to push your limit and challenge your body. I started again with that painful shoulder. Now I reduced my speed of walk because somewhere in my mind there was fear of falling again on the chadar. That thought was not going and I tried many times. Beautiful landscapes distracted my mind and I forgot my pain. We saw a hot water spring on the journey of the trek. We took a rest for lunch and from this point we could also see the Narek village and some stupas. Our trek leader Hanif & tundup was really helpful throughout the journey. After having lunch we moved to Nerak Village and we saw the grand canyon of Nerak and the mighty Nerak frozen waterfall. We clicked pictures on the frozen waterfall and then we moved to nerak village where the Chadar festival was happening. We saw the local people wearing their traditional woollen Gonchas. It was such a wonderful view to see how these people have adjusted to the biting cold here Chadar village people welcomed us very warmly, they started traditional dance with traditional songs of nerak, Drums were so in sync with songs and the echo of music in the valley was an epic experience. After Half hour of enjoyment we took our leave and started moving towards our camp. We came across many pug marks of foxes. After reaching our camp, the pain in my shoulder started irritating me and I was not able to do normal work. Today clouds covered the sky and it was too windy, so because of that we were feeling so cold and our hands and palm were getting numb. Here Hot water bag saved us in this horrible situation. Trek Day 4: On the third day of trek, Today we had to trek from Narek camp to Gylapo via Tibb Cave which was basically our return journey. And today we have to go more than 15 km I guess. IN the morning we woke up many times because of the windy weather and stage noise on our tents. After we woke up we found out that it was snowing, and everywhere there was a layer of snow. We had Tea and breakfast and moved towards Gyalpo. After we started our trek within 10 mins snow started falling again and this was the cherry on the cake of the journey, that we experienced trek in snow fall too. The morning was very cold when we started. We reached Tibb cave very fast and then we pushed our speed to reach Gyalpo camp. Everyone was very tired that they wanted to reach leh asap. But we need to spend one more night in the tents. We reached so early to Gylapo that we had enough time to explore nearby places, we took rest in sunshine and then we saw local blue sheeps, did some photography and then moved to the dining area. As this was our stay of trekk, so all the group of trekkers started playing dumb share arts and time flew by, we had great fun , laughs. We became good friends during the course of our journey. Then a hot dinner was served by the helpers and then we were surprised that all the crew members prepared a delicious and beautiful cake. Hanif and Tundup and all our crew came together and shared their experience of the trek, ever one were very emotional and happy at the same moment that they have achieved a milestone. We had a bonfire and sang songs and we danced together. Today's temperature was not that harsh.That night was the best night of the whole trek. We went to our sleeping bags and tent for the last time. Trek Day 5 : We were almost coming to an end of our trek. Today we had to trek from Gylapo to Shingra Koma. We started the trek for the last time, and as we know that our group is very fast so everyone expected that in 2 hours we will reach Shingra Koma. But as i previously said that Chadar is unpredictable. Last night it was not that cold, so because of that after 15 mins of trek we saw that there is no chadar present anymore and there is water everywhere, and the mountains were very steep that we cannot walk through. We were in huge confusion as our travellers were already waiting for us at the pickup point as Shingra Koma. We thought adventure was over for us on the last day but wait now we have to climb the 30 Feet mountain and then cross the valley from the mountains. How interesting and it was very dangerous too. Nikhlesh, Abdul and Ashish already climbed and reached on the top of the hill, I started to climb and slowly and steadily everyone climbed that hill. This was so much thrill and fun. We threw rope and the remaining group climbed the hill very soon. Thanks to Hanif Bhai and Tundup for making our trek such an awesome one. We were the first group who reached nerak from thrillophilia this season. We reached our pickup point and took a sigh of relief. We Stopped at Gurudwara Shri Pathar Sahib Ji and thanked god for the success of the Chadar trek and then we had langar prasad and moved towards leh city. We checked in our guesthouse Palam Hills Guest House. We took a bath after a week and then we went to leh market, and brought souvenirs for my friends and family. We enjoyed a bonfire with drinks and then we had dinner together and started packing our bags as we all have early morning flights. Today was our last day at Leh, we were ready for our return journey. We took our flight back home. We had the best time doing this incredible trek, a must do trek for all the adventure seekers, you will just love everything about this trek. Just remember to wear thermals and wear gumboots during the trek. You can buy them at Leh on your first day itself. We click a lot of pictures to cherish these memories. Huge thanks to team Thrillophilia and Kavish and The bearded Traveller. Thanks to all crew members and especially Hanif & Tundup, Keep rocking guys. Special thanks to my Team Nikhlesh, Abdul, Ashish, Bittu, Viskash, Rovit, Shubham and Shishank.
01 February 2018
Sateesh Chadar Trek
Excellent
Amazing trek.. Thanks a lot to THRILLOPHILIA. Life changing experience. This is the master of all the treks. I am marathon runner, always wanted to go for a trek. Finalized to go for Chadar trek with little hesitation. But, THRILLOPHILIA cleared all the mental blocks and made me confident. Hats off THRILLOPHILIA. What an experience... People tells Swizz mountains. Guys come to Leh and go for Chadar trek. Then compare :) Again thanks a ton to THRILLOPHILIA
06 February 2021
Sirisha Vempral Chadar Trek
Excellent
After skimming through numerous tour providers, I bumped into thrillophilia. Although quite skeptical initially, I decided to go through them for the Chadar trek; couldn’t have made a better choice! The pre-arrivals and registration team, especially Devanshu did a great job at providing detailed information concerning travel, accommodation, trek and miscellaneous. Super safe for Solo travelers, absolutely nothing to worry about. The trek group is a conflux of people from various age-groups and backgrounds with similar interests, meticulously put together. Extremely hospitable hosts, super-hard working porters made sure our trip was incredibly amazing!!! The ground operations lead SATHYA was constantly on his toes making sure every trekker’s need was tended to. His delightful rapport with the staff and fellow trekkers is truly commendable!!! SATHYA was a savior in disguise, helped us get through any glitches we had during acclimatization period and also made the post-trek celebrations an unforgettable experience!!! Great food, mesmerizing views, genial, super-responsive staff and a bunch of like-minded trekkers, all these made my trip freaking aweeeeeesome!!! #THINKTHRILLOPHILIA for your next adventure!!! They are tremendous!!!!
06 February 2021
indu chakraborty Chadar Trek
Excellent
When I have received this link for sharing my story with thrillophilia uphorians, I indeed thought once really am I worthy enough for this column!! Then I thought no, if I don't put my bit through here,it will be a non-justice towards those blossomoed flowers who actually could made my story...... They are Satya right from thrillophilia ground team at Leh, Jimmy the Mithun chakraborty of our team who ensured safe dispatch of every individual in trip in one piece from leh...or even Mr Nimoh,.... Who ensured knocking every individual during the trek for keeping them safe.... Yes I of course did trekking of Sandakaphu or Pindari Glacier earlier.... But they were much earlier almost about 30+ years back ... So again this CHADAR trek was a bit challenge kind of trek to me to prove the actual worthyness of a 50+ mota (fat) aadmi all through..... Still it could become possible only because of never ending support of thrillophilia ground tean along with real time management... This is not a bid adieu to you all. ... it's just a break...I will be back definitely again amongst you all buddies....
06 February 2021
Akash Agrawal Chadar Trek
Excellent
Trip with thrillophilia is so amazing.. Arrangements and all the staff are so good....it's a life time experience for me....every one should visit ones. Akash Agrawal
06 February 2021
Shah Pooja Chadar Trek
Excellent
Completed Chadar trek with Thrillophilia last week it was one of the finest trip of my life. Starting from the booking to execution every thing was planned well. We were well briefed by Satya regarding trek and we'll organised local operator.
05 February 2021
Akshay Ratan Chadar Trek
Excellent
Had a recent trekk to Chadar Lake. It was planned with add ons by thrillophilla in a very professional manner. We had a date change as well due personal reasons and they accommodated our request. All communication were well handled from office side and local operator were very helpfull. The trekk team and porters were very supportive and helpful. The ground representative of thrillophilla based in Leh could do better in way of a more professional briefing and feedbank about trekk in general and fine tuning. Rest was very nice.

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