Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal is a lake in the Spiti part of Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. This gloriously calm glacial lake presents mirror-perfect reflections of the surrounding white-top peaks and geological colour-swirls. The name "Chandra Taal" (Lake of the Moon) comes from its crescent shape. This lake is also one of two high-altitude wetlands of India that have been designated as Ramsar sites. Once a tentative residence for Tibetan traders traveling to Spiti and the Kullu valley, it attracts thousands of adventure enthusiasts from all over the world.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Chandratal is between July and August. The water levels of the lake are high and the roads are cleaned off of the snow till the very end making it easier to walk to the lake and breathe in the beauty of the surroundings as they cleanse and rejuvenate you from within.

Suggested trips for Chandra Taal

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Himachal Kinnaur - Spiti: Jeep Safari

13 Days
  • 13 days mountain safari from lush green Kinnaur climb onto the Spiti Valley which is part of the Tibetan Plateau
  • Kinnaur with their beautifully carved Hindu wooden temples
  • The lunar landscape of Spiti is inhabited by Buddhists with their spectacular monasteries located on hill tops
  • Cross the Khardung La pass from Spiti to Lahaul and the Rohtang Pass from Lahaul to the lush green Manali
  • Season is from June till September
  • Grade is Moderate Mountain Safari
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