Suraj Talसूरज ताल
A deep blue lake at nearly 4,900 m, source of the Bhaga.
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Lahaul and Spiti
Lahaul and Spiti
Best time to visit15 June to 15 September
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height4883 m above sea level
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyJispa, Keylong
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 20 October to 1 June. The highway and the lake are snowed in from late October to early June.
About Suraj Tal
A glacial lake at 4,883 metres, just below Baralacha La, regarded as the third highest in India and the source of the Bhaga river. The deep blue water and bare slopes make for a striking scene. The lake freezes in winter, and the site is only open when the highway is open.
What to see and do
- Third highest lake in India
- Source of the Bhaga
- Deep blue water
- Below Baralacha La
- Frozen in winter
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
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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.