Spiti Circuit: Shimla to Manali
- Sangla · Nako · Tabo · Kaza · Chandratal
- Best: Jun – Sep
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- 2 nights · 3 days
- Road trip
- Chandratal, about 4,300 m
- Late May – early October
Overview
A short trip from Manali to Chandratal, a crescent-shaped Ramsar lake on the Manali side of Kunzum Pass. An easy walk from the camps takes you to the lake, best at sunrise.
- Chandratal, a crescent-shaped Ramsar lake at about 4,300 m
- Sunrise walk from the camps to the lake
- The high road via Batal
- ManaliStart
- BatalOn the way
- ChandratalLake
Itinerary
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Where you’ll stay
Chandratal
Basic camp, shared facilities
FAQ
When can I go to Chandratal?
From late May to early October, while the road on the Manali side of Kunzum Pass is open.
Where do you stay at Chandratal?
In basic camps near the lake, with shared facilities. An easy walk from the camps takes you to the water, best at sunrise.
How high is Chandratal?
About 4,300 m. That is high for a short trip from Manali, so drink plenty of water, take it slowly and tell us about any health conditions.
Can I continue to Kaza from Chandratal?
Yes. Kaza is over Kunzum Pass on the Spiti side. Our Spiti Circuit and Dharamshala to Spiti trips both include Chandratal and Kaza.
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Last reviewed by the Himalayan Brothers travel desk
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