Symbolic Image SRINAGAR: The Ladakh UT administration on Tuesday suspended the famous Chaddar trek on the frozen Zanskar river after a committee of the BRO and the UT Disaster Response Force found that the river water had started stagnating, making one of India’s most challenging winter treks dangerous. “No trekking or allied adventure activity will be allowed on the route during the suspension period.

We will analyze the situations after January 20 and decide further,” District Disaster Management Authority CEO Ghulam Mohammad said at a press conference. Leh.

This trek was scheduled to start on January 10. Officials said the Chaddar trek has significant potential for winter tourism in Ladakh. “We are sensitive to the importance of the trek as it brings a large number of tourists to the area,” he said.

Over the past two years, the government has deployed SDRF and NDRF teams and provided medical aid to the trekkers. “No tourist is allowed to go on the trek without medical clearance,” Mohammed said.