Chandratal Lake Tour
Manali Chandratal Lake Tour
Chandratal Lake, famously known as the “Moon Lake” due to its crescent shape, is a high-altitude glacial lake situated at 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) in the Spiti Valley. It is one of the most iconic destinations in the Indian Himalayas, revered for its shifting colors—from emerald green to turquoise and deep blue—depending on the angle of the sun.
- Tour Duration: 01 Day Tour
- Package Type: Holidays and Adventure Tour
Tour Itinerary
MANALI TO SOLANG VALLEY
Tour starts at early morning from Manali to Solang Valley.
Solang Valley, often referred to as the “Adventure Capital of Himachal Pradesh,” is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley. Located about 14 km from Manali, it sits at an elevation of approximately 2,560 meters (8,400 ft) and serves as the primary playground for snow enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.
SOLANG VALLEY TO ATAL TUNNEL
Tour will head towards Atal Tunnel. The Atal Tunnel, named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is a masterpiece of modern Himalayan engineering. It is famously the longest highway tunnel in the world at an altitude above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). Stretching 9.02 km, it cuts through the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, connecting the lush Kullu Valley to the high-altitude, arid Lahaul Valley.
ATAL TUNNEL TO KOKKSAR
Tour will head towards Kokksar. Kokksar (also spelled Khoksar) is the first village you encounter in the Lahaul Valley after exiting the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel. Sitting at an altitude of approximately 3,140 meters (10,300 ft), it is often called the “coldest village in Lahaul” and serves as a vital gateway between the lush Kullu Valley and the high-altitude desert of Spiti and Leh.
KOKKSAR TO GRAMPHU
Tour will head towards Gramphu. Gramphu is a critical, yet small, geographic junction in the Lahaul and Spiti district. At an altitude of 3,200 meters (10,500 ft). While it isn’t a “village” with a resident population in the traditional sense, it is arguably the most important crossroads for anyone traveling through the high Himalayas.
GRAMPHU TO CHHATRU
Tour will head towards Chhatru. Chhatru (or Chatru) is a rugged, desolate, yet breathtakingly beautiful outpost in the Lahaul and Spiti district. Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,350 meters (11,000 ft), it serves as the first major stop for travelers moving from Manali toward Spiti Valley or Chandratal Lake.
CHHATRU TO BATAL
Tour will head towards Batal. Batal is the true “Frontier Outpost” of the Lahaul and Spiti region. At an elevation of 4,000 meters (13,123 ft), it is not a village in the traditional sense, but a crucial survival point located on the banks of the Chandra River. Batal is famous for Chacha-Chachi Dhaba (Chandra Dhaba). Run by an elderly couple, Dorje Bodh (Chacha) and Hishey Chhomo (Chachi), since 1975, this dhaba is the heartbeat of Batal.
BATAL TO CHANDRATAL LAKE
Tour will head towards Chandratal Lake. Chandratal, the “Lake of the Moon,” is a high-altitude glacial lake nestled at 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) in the Lahaul and Spiti district. It is world-renowned for its crescent shape and crystal-clear turquoise waters that reflect the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
CHANDRATAL LAKE TO MANALI
Tour will head back to Bus Stand, Manali for its end.
Package Includes:
- All tour by cab - Etios, Dzire, Innova Crysta, Ertiga.
- Includes Green Tax, Toll Tax and Parking charges.