This
trek is popularly known as the 'Frozen River Trek' because
of frozen river of Zanskar in Ladakh is an ultimate experience
for adventure lovers. The traditional name of the trek
is "Chadar Ice Trek" the frozen sheet, which
was only way in and out for Zanskaris of Ladakh in winter
when all other ways are closed due to heavy snow fall
at high passes. Therefore, it had been trade route for
centuries for Zanskari people. Now the route in Ladakh
is also famous as winter trekking among adventure lovers.