Temperatures on the can drop to well below freezing, sometimes reaching as low as -30°C (-22°F) or even colder.
Goecha La Trek, Sikkim
Height around 4,940 m above sea level.
Kang Yatse Trek
Located in Ladakh, this trek involves ascending to the Kang Yatse peak, which is over 6,000 meters (around 20,000 feet) high.
Slippery Ice
The frozen river involves navigating slippery ice.
Changing Conditions
The condition of the ice can vary from day to day and even within a single day, making the trek unpredictable.
Pin Parvati Pass Trek
Connecting the Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh to the Pin Valley in Spiti, this trek includes steep ascents, descents, and rough terrains, making it physically demanding.
Height around 5,000 m/16,350 ft · above sea level.
Altitude
The trek takes place at altitudes ranging from 3,300 meters (10,800 feet) to around 4,000 meters (13,000 feet), which can lead to altitude-related challenges.
Chadar trek, Ladakh
Height around 11,150 feet above sea level.
Physical Endurance
The trek involves long hours of walking on the ice,