More about Chandra Tal Lake
Chandra Tal lake is known for its calm surrounding, beautiful clear blue sky with clouds, and white snow-covered peaks. This beautiful lake changes its color throughout the day. Chandra Tal Trek grabs the imagination of the travelers with its rambling landscape at a different height. The lake encircles a vast meadow that is filled with different kinds of wildflowers.
Chandratal lake trek is a short trek in which starts from Manali which is a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It is a popular trekking and camping destination which attracts many trekkers and travelers every year. Chandratal Trek takes you through the lush green meadows and the freshwater Chandra River down below.
Best time to visit
June to October is the best time to visit the Chandratal lake trek. At the beginning of the year, there are high chances of witness lots of snow. This snow will reduce considerably in August. In October there are high chances of snowfall.
Mythology about Chandratal Lake Trek
Some legends said that, this lake is located at a place from where the chariot of the god Indra picked up by Yudhishthira, who is the eldest brother of the Pandava. As a result, Chandra Tal is counted among sacred lakes of India and grabs the attention of lots of Hindu devotees.
Short itinerary for Chandratal Lake trek
Day 1: Manali - Keylong
Arrive at Manali, drive to Keylong via Rohtang pass which is situated at a distance of 115 km. After reaching Keylong, go on short hikes around Keylong. Dinner and overnight stay in the camps in Keylong.
Day 2: Keylong - Batal
After breakfast, drive to Batal from Keylong in the morning. Arrive in Batal for lunch. You will go on an acclimatising hike from here. Return to the camp in the evening. Dinner & overnight stay in the camps of Batal.
Day 3: Batal - Chandratal
After breakfast, trek to Chandratal from Batal which is an 18 km trek. It will take us about 5-6 hrs, while on this trek you will witness a beautiful view of the Lahaul range, peaks like Minar, Talagiri, Tara Pahar, and Mulkila. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp in Chandratal.
Day 4: Chandratal
The day is for exploring of the surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay in Chandratal.
Day 5: Chandratal - Manali
After breakfast drive for Manali. This is the last day of the trip. Our services will be finished once you reach Manali.
Chandratal Lake Trek Weather
Check out the Chandratal Lake Trek weather report for December
Chandratal Lake Trek Weather in December
The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Chandratal Lake Trek is -10°C and -2°C respectively. The weather is generally covered with snow in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Chandratal Lake Trek in December.
What is Chandratal Lake Trek famous for?
Chandratal Lake Trek is famous among tourist as Trekking, High Altitude Trek, Camping, Lake.
Chandratal Lake Trek is recommended destination for Corporates, Couples, Foreigners, Groups.
Chandratal Lake Trek is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Hill Station, Lakes, Trekking.
