Chandratal Lake trek is a beautiful trek in Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 4,300 m. It is also called “Moon Lake” because of its crescent shape and is the origin of Chander River. In ancient times this trail was used as trade route; traders from Tibet and Ladakh came to Spiti and Kullu valley.
Chandratal lake can be easily approached from Kunzum Pass which is Located at an average of 4,590 meters, Kunzum pass is one of the most famous high altitude passes of Himachal Pradesh. It is a hub for many trekkers and adventurers. From Kunzum pass, you will witness the gorgeous Chandrabhaga Range and Bara Shigri Glacier which is considered as the second largest.
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Glacier after Gangotri in the Himalayas. The pass connects Lahaul valley and Spiti Valley to the Kully Valley. Kunzum Pass is the starting point of the Chandratal Lake the visitors come here to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga and visit Chandratal Lake, which is around 9 km from Kunzum Pass. The route is extremely beautiful that people come here to halt and indulge in photography and to view the magnificent Bara- Sigri Glacier, the second-largest glacier in the world.Chandratal Trek
Camping near the lake should be in everyone’s bucket list. Accommodation is available 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from the lake. Witness the vast meadows on the banks of the lake. During springtime, these meadows are carpeted with hundreds of varieties of wildflowers. Chandratal Lake is On the Samudra Tapu plateau, which overlooks Chandra River (a source river of the Chenab).
Distance: 109 km
Altitude: 3907
Duration: 5-6 hours
Pickup to you from manali mall road Drive from Manali to Batal via Rohtang pass (109 km) (4/5 Hours) (3907 m) (5/6 hours) over night stay camp
Vehicles will be arranged from Manali, leave early to avoid traffic jams at Rohtang pass. Batal is a small town in the Himalayan region of Lahaul and Spiti. Arrangements will be made in a hotel there.
Altitude: 3907 mtr
Distance: 4300m
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Drive from Batal (3907 m) to Chandratal (4551 m) and night stay in Kunzum La Pass/Chika (3200 m)
The drive from Batal to Chandratal is 15 km long and it can be covered in less than an hour. Peep out of your window and witness the magnificent Chandra Bhawa ranges and snow clad peaks.
This crescent shaped “Moon Lake” lies at an altitude of 4300 m. It is a sacred lake which changes color and attracts many Hindu devotees. This places offers the sight of deserted mountains.
Then the drive is towards Kunzum La Pass, where the arrangements will be made.
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Distance: 69 km
Duration: 4 hours
Kunzum La Pass to Kibber village (69 km) (3/4 hours) (over night stay hotel
Kunzum La is the highest memorable Pass and separates Spiti and Lahaul valley. Post breakfast the drive is towards a high village in Spiti valley.
Reach there and visit a monastery and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Night stay will be in a lodge there.
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Rest day explore some time kaza monastery back to overnight stay kaza hotel
Rest day explore some time kaza monastery enjoy beautiful views back to hotel overnight stay kaza hotel
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Distance: 209km
Duration: 8-9 hours
Drive from Kaza to Manali (209 km) (8/9 hours) reach manali late evening 6 to 7 pm
In the morning, after breakfast drive to Manali via 2 high passes Kunzum La and Rohtang Pass. Have lunch en route. Reach manali late evening 6 to 7 pm
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