41 trekkers rescued in Ladakh, Chadar trek suspended for two days

Forty-one trekkers undertaking the Chadar trek were rescued after water overflowed over ice on the Zanskar river in Leh, a senior official said.The official also announced a temporary suspension of Chadak Trek for the next two days due to inclement weather. The Chadar Trek or the Zanskar gorge is a winter trail in the Zanskar. Traditionally the only means of travel in the area during the harsh winter months, the trail has become popular with adventure tourists.

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