Chadar trek expedition by Air Force Station, Thoise

Chadar trek expedition by Air Force Station,Thoise

Question: To commemorate the momentous occasion of 70th Republic Day, Air Force (AF) Station Thoise conducted a trekking expedition on which river?
(a) Zanskar river
(b) Ganga
(c) Yamuna
(d) Ghaghara
Answer :(a)
Related facts:

  • On 15th Jan. 2019 to commemorate the momentous occasion of 70th Republic Day, AF Station Thoise conducted a trekking expedition in the daunting terrain of Ladakh region.
  • This arduous expedition took place on the frozen Zanskar river by the air warriors of Air Force Station, Thoise.
  • The team leader and overall coordinator of this adventurous expedition was Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal, a qualified mountaineer from Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen.
  • The Chadar Trek is one of the toughest and most challenging trails in the country.
  • The trek began from “Chilling” and continued on Chadar (frozen Zanskar river) via “Tibb” cave till “Naerak” village.
  • The team spent the nights in tents near caves near the frozen river at an altitude of 13000 ft.
  • The mercury count was between -15 and -20 degrees during daytime while it dropped to -25 degrees at night which reveals the harsh environmental conditions unique to this terrain.

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