The Chadder Trek order also listed some tips for proper acclimatization and avoiding acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude cerebral edema (HACO), and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPO). Let’s take a look: Move slowly from lower altitude to higher altitude. If you fly or drive rapidly to 2,500 meters or…
The latest Chadder Trek order advises the trek organizers to ensure that the trekkers fill High Altitude Visitors Health Questionnaire and Advisory form and undergo a medical examination before starting the trek. Let’s take a look at the contents of the 2-part form. Part –I: To Be Filled and…
On January 24, 2018, Deputy Commissioner, Leh signed an order to introduce medical examination for trekkers wishing to go on Chadder Trek. Here are the contents of the order: Responsibility of Adventure Tour Operators All adventure tour operators shall take all the trekkers to Sonam Norbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital, Leh…
