Chandra Tal Trek

Trek Highlights

This is a moderate four day trek in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh leading to the large high altitude Chandra Tal Lake (Lake of the Moon in the local dialect). The trek ends at the Baralacha Pass on the Manali-Leh road. It is a very popular trek out of Manali and can be extended with another trek or a Jeep Safari to Ladakh .

Route Chart

New Delhi - Manali - Batal - Chandra Tal - Tokpo Yongma - Baralacha - Manali - New Delhi

Day by Day Itinerary

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi

• Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
• Take the overnight luxury coach to Manali

DAY 02: Manali (14 hrs, 550 kms)

• Arrive Manali in the morning and check in at the hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03: Manali-Batal (8 hrs,100 kms)

• Drive from Manali to Batal over the Rohtang Pass (3950 mts) into the Chandra Valley and onto Batal . Batal is at the base of the Kunzum La Pass. Spend the night in camp at Batal.
• Overnight in tents.

DAY 04: Batal-Chandra Tal (5-6 hrs)

• The trek from Batal to Chandra Tal is a comfortable trek along a motorable track. The views down the valley include the BaraShigri Glacier and several peaks above 6000 mts. Camp at Chandra Tal which has fabulous views of Mulkilla, TaraPahar and Tala Giri (all above 6000 mts). There is the option of spending an extra day at Chandra Tal to acclimatize.
• Overnight in tents.

DAY 05: Chandra Tal-Tokpo Yongma (6-7 hrs)

• Hard trekking from Chandra Tal to the bank of the Tokpo Yongma (4350 mts). The track rises and falls over scree slopes till the camp site. It is usually quite cold here and good warm clothing is required.
• Overnight in tents.

DAY 06: Tokpo Yongma-Tokpo Gongma (6-7 hrs)

• Trek along a lesser used trail to Tokpo Gongma (4650 mts). These trails are maintained by the shepherds who bring their flocks to graze in this area during the summer months. These shepherds are from a tribe called the Gaddi and travel all the way from their homes in Western Himachal to these grazing grounds every summer. They are invaluable to trekkers, especially early in the season. Without them treking in the area would be impossible.
• Overnight in tents.

DAY 07: Tokpo Gongma-Baralacha La-Manali (4-5 hrs+5 hrs)

• Leave after an early breakfast. Follow a clear trail to the top of the Pass through lush green high altitude pastures. The Pass is motorable and you will be picked up by jeeps and driven to Manali or alternately you can continue on a trek or a Jeep Safari to Leh in Ladakh. Check into Banon Resort at Manali.

DAY 08: Manali-Delhi (14 hrs, 550 kms)

• Drive from Manali to Delhi by luxury coach.  Check in at the hotel.
• Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 09: Depart Delhi

• Depart Delhi for onward destination