Manali to Chandratal tour connects your soul to nature and refreshes your mind. Spiti Valley is indeed a heavenly place where you can experience some of the most bizarre yet beautiful valleys and mountains. One of the most exquisite destination of Spiti Valley is the Chandratal Lake.
Chandratal Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Lahul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh, India. It has wonderful blue waters and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. You can see many colorful flowers and difrent coulor of region during summer. Chandratal Lake is popular for its amazing skies filled with little and wonderful stars. This region will give a glimpse of a beautiful sky covered with a starry blanket every night and there is two ways to reach Chandratal lake first is road trip and secound is trekking from Manali to chatru via Hampta Pass trek, Many trekkers, travellers as well as individuals visit Chandratal Lake just to view this wonderful starry night.
Another notable feature of Chandratal Lake is its blue waters. The serenity and calmness of this region will make anyone fall in love with it. The backdrop of barren Mountains will take you to just another universe. It is one of the best places to capture landscape photos with natural elements. This lake is also knowen as Moon Lake because of its shape.
At Broza Adventures, you will get some affordable Chandratal Tour packages trek for trekkers and non-trekkers. We offer an amazing package to enjoy the trek to Chandratal Lake from Manali and overnight stay at camps. Let us further discuss the different things related to the tour.
The best time to enjoy this trek is June. During this month, the weather is clear and there is no snowfall in this region. It is also easy for trekkers to walk on the road as it is free of snow.
You can visit this lake between July and September as well. During these months, nature reveals its real elegance with blossoming flowers all around the region.
Avoid visiting this place during monsoon it may face major landslides or flood-like situations. Do not visit this lake during winter as the region is completely covered with snow and one may not trek due to heavy snow.
According to locals, Chandratal is the meeting point for fairies who would descend from the heavens to bathe in its crystal-clear waters. The name of this lake, means Lake of the Moon is derived from its crescent shape, which further adds to its mystical allure.
On day 1, arrive at Manali at least 1 day before so that your journey will not so hactic, We will all get together at Broza Adventures meeting point at Manali Rambag and introduce each other. Our guide and driver will give you instructions on Chandratal trip and explain to everyone how will be our Jeep safari to Chandratal from Manali, we will start driving from Manali to reach Chandratal Lake. The total distance to be covered is around 140 km via Atal Tunnel which is the World's Longest Highway Tunnel Above 10,000 Feet This Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the world at such a high altitude. It stretches for about 9.02 kilometers under the mountains also called Rohtang Tunnel in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas.
The journey to Chandratal with Broza Adventurers takes you through some of the most challenging off-road in the Himalayas. The road is rugged and requiring expert navigation to ensure a smooth and safe drive. As we head towards our destination, we will encounter a 60 km stretch between Gramphoo and Batal by crossibg beautiful tourist destination called khokhsar, known for its beauty and snow point, Rest assured, our seasoned drivers are well-equipped to navigate this road, providing you with an unforgettable adventure.
Jeep safari on this narrow path is truly an unforgettable experience for everyone. Then we have to trek for some time on rough surfaces. We will reach Chandrataal Lake by late afternoon and Enjoy the pure atmosphere of this blue lake and take some beautiful pictures with your camera. This lake is popular for its clear and starry sky that will blow your mind. Explore the nearby points with your group and get back to campsite 1 km before the lake. Have dinner and have a good sleep night under the mesmerizing starry sky of Chandrataal Lake.
On day 2, after breakfast in Campsite we will start our return journey after breakfast. Pack your bag and jump into the Jeep and we will drive back to Manali, Take photos with your group near Manali’s local attractions.
Start driving to Manali and enjoy the alluring route to Manali. We will reach Manali by evening. You will also depart from Manali with a smile on our faces to remember these memories forever.
Inclusions in our tour packages
Our package does not include the following things:
You must carry the following essentials on the expedition:
Q: Do I need a permit to visit Chandrataal?
A: es, Chandrataal Lake is located near the India-Tibet border. You will need a permit to reach this region. We will arrange a permit for every trekker from Manali easily.
Q: Is the Chandrataal trek difficult for beginners?
A: No, the Chandrataal Lake trek is a moderate-level trek. It is easy for beginners to complete this trek within 2 days.
Q: What is a special tale of Chandrataal Lake?
A: Chandratal Lake mystery explains the story of 2 lovebirds Chandra, the daughter of the Moon God, and Bhaga, the son of the Sun God. They were lovers and escaped and met first time at Baralacha La.
Q: Which mountain is located near Chandratal Lake?
A: Peerpanjal Mountain range is situated near Chandratal Lake. This lake lies in the Lahaul and Spiti regions of Himachal Pradesh.
Q: Is Chandratal Lake open on all the days of the week?
A: Yes, the lake is open for 24 hours on all days of the week.