Chandratal Lake Road Trip with Hiking and Camping

Package Overview

Chandertaal Lake is a spectacular sweet water lake, located in the midst of dry arid landscape of Spiti. The lake is bean shaped and has a circumference of about 2.8 kms. The lake is situated at an altitude of about 4200 Mtrs. The water is crystal clear, and it boasts of different shades of blue as the day progresses.

One can trek from Kunzum Pass situated at an altitude of 4550 Mtrs. From here it is largely a downhill walk. Magnificent views of high Himalayan peaks of the CB range are in the vicinity all around. Chandertaal Lake is the source of Chandra River, which later confluences with Bhaga to form Chandra Bhaga and is later called the Chenab. The lake is visited as a day hike, and the entire day is spent at the lake enjoying its beautiful surroundings with a picnic lunch. This trip can be customised to cover places around Chandertaal.

Around Chandertaal:

Kunzum Pass At an altitude of 4551 m is the main access to Spiti Valley from Lahaul Valley.
Bara Shigri Glacier The largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh is located in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and it feeds the river Chenab. This glacier, 25 km long and about 3 km wide, lies on the middle slopes of the main Himalayan range
You can trek from Chandertaal to Suraj Tal and Baralacha La, however that is a 2-3days trek
A short tour to one of the most beautiful and famous natural sweet water lakes in western Himalayas. Chandrataal is known for scenic location and an ideal camping site. Availability of migrating birds from other parts of the globe, coupled with mesmerizing panoramic view of the surrounding valley makes it a really romantic site. The road to the lake is now developed and vehicles can be now used to reach the lake.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Report at the basecamp - Manali - Rohtang - Batal

  Participants are requested to reach our basecamp in Haripur by 8 am. After refreshments proceed to Rohtang pass (3960 Mtrs) crossing into a geography which would transform from the lush green to dry and arid. This is the beginning of Lahaul and Spiti. We would drive along the Chandra River towards its source. The road from Rohtang onwards is unmetalled. We would camp besides the road at a nice grassy patch at Dadarpul few kilometers ahead of Chatru. Excellent views of glaciers and towering mountains and a stream flows through the camp site.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
  • Themes Camping, Hill Stations & Valleys, Lakes & Rivers, Trekking, Mountaineering
  • Accommodation Tents [ 3 Star ]
• Day 2 : Batal – Chandertaal Camp Site

  Wind up camp and drive towards Chandertaal Lake would take about 3-4 hours. Base Camp is set few kms before Chandertaal Lake.

  • Hotspots Chandratal Lake
  • Themes Camping, Hill Stations & Valleys, Lakes & Rivers, Trekking
  • Accommodation Tents [ 3 Star ]
• Day 3 : Early morning hike to Chandertaal Lake and drive back to Manali

  Spend the morning by the mesmerising lake. After breakfast drive back to Manali. We'll reach manali by 4-5 pm where our journey comes to an end. We part ways here to meet soon for our next adventure.
  
  Guests who would like to extend their vacation and chill or enjoy other adventure activities with us are welcome to do so at minimum additional cost.

  • Hotspots Chandratal Lake
  • Themes Lakes & Rivers, Trekking, Mountaineering

Inclusions

• AP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
• Private Guide
• Veg & Non Veg Meals
• Stay in comfortable tents at Chattru/Batal and Chandertaal
• Homestay in Rangrik/kaza/Chichum
• Travel in high clearance suv bolero/gypsy/sumo
• All meals during the trek (nutritious freshly cooked vegetarian)
• Services of experienced driver and qualified guides
• Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies.
• All transportation as per itinerary in local cars and jeeps
• Guaranteed amazing Himalayan experiential adventure holiday.

Exclusions

• Cost of travel to and from Manali from your city
• Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
• Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
• Any expenses of purely personal nature like laundry, phone/Fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages.
• Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary and increase in no. of days because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness etc.
• Nominal cost for bonfire, barbeque and all meals at the base in Haripur (choice of veg/ non-veg).
• Cost of any optional activity we offer, like paragliding, angling, rafting etc.

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• Mdr 29, Haripur - 175136
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