Himachal Pradesh · Lake

Chandratal Lake

The crescent 'Moon Lake' high in the Spiti–Lahaul mountains.

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Altitude (approx.)4,300 m
From Delhi (approx.)640 km
Best timeJun–Sep
Ideal stay1 day from Manali or Kaza
Our trips here175+ trips

About Chandratal Lake

Chandratal is a glacial lake whose water shifts from turquoise to deep blue through the day. It is reached via Batal on the Manali–Kaza road, with a short walk from the parking area.

Camps nearby open only in summer. We suggest acclimatising in Manali or Kaza first.

Places to see

  • Chandratal lake walk
  • Starry night skies
  • Batal
  • Kunzum Pass

Weather and best time to visit

Best time: June to September

Summer (Mar–Jun)

0–15°C, very cold nights

Monsoon (Jul–Sep)

Roads can be closed by streams and slides

Winter (Nov–Feb)

Inaccessible

Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.

How we take you there

Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 640 km from Delhi. For this high-altitude route we recommend an SUV or Innova Crysta.

SUV / MUV6–7 passengers Innova Crysta6–7 passengers Tempo Traveller12, 17 or 26 seats

Combine with nearby places

Mandi district

Prashar Lake

A high lake with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple.

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Shimla district

Shimla

The former summer capital of British India, spread across seven hills.

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