Chandra Talचंद्रताल
A crescent lake in the high desert, reached by a rough road.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Lahaul and Spiti
Lahaul and Spiti
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4300 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyKaza, Kaza
EntryCamping charges
ClosuresUsually closed 15 October to 14 June. The road is snowed in from mid October to mid June.
About Chandra Tal
A crescent shaped lake at 4,300 metres, with water that changes between blue, green and orange through the day, and a Ramsar wetland. It is reached by a rough 14 km road from the Kunzum Pass, and vehicles stop 2 km before the lake. Only camping is allowed, and the night sky is superb. Leave no litter.
What to see and do
- Crescent lake at 4,300 m
- Changing colours
- Camping only
- Ramsar wetland
- Rough road from Kunzum
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Lahaul and Spiti
- Suraj TalLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA deep blue lake at nearly 4,900 m, source of the Bhaga.
- Demul and LhalungLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsTwo hidden villages with homestays and an old temple.
- Dhankar Monastery and LakeLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Monuments & HeritageA 1,000 year old monastery on a cliff above two rivers.
- JispaLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA peaceful riverside camp village on the Bhaga river.
- KibberLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA high village on the road, in snow leopard country.
- Langza, Hikkim and KomicLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsThree high villages with fossils and the world's highest post office.
- LosarLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsThe first village of Spiti when you cross Kunzum.
- Baralacha LaLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · AdventureA high pass where three ranges and three rivers meet.
All places in Lahaul and Spiti · All places in Himachal Pradesh
Jagah Pedia home · All places A to Z · Privacy · Terms
Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.