Is Chandratal trek open now?

Chandratal lake remains closed in winters due to heavy snowfall. It remains open only from June till October.

Is Chandratal open?

The status of the road to Chandratal as of now is now open. The lake is declared open sometime in the first week of June and then is closed in October. Keep in mind though that the campsites at the lake will only be available by early May.

Can we drive till Chandratal lake?

It had been 3 months since we came back from our Ladakh trip. Then came the plan to drive till Auli and do a day-hike to Gorson, but that plan too got chucked due to the monsoon again playing spoilsport. …

How can I reach Chandratal?

Starting from Manali early in the morning, the journey will include crossing the Rohtang pass, and passing by Gramphu, Chhatru and Batal. Another option is to take a bus to Kaza in the morning and get off at Batal. From Batal, Chandratal lake is at a distance of 15 kms.

Can we visit Chandratal lake in December?

Chandratal Lake in December Chandratal Lake remains closed in December and you cannot reach here by road. The road from Kaza remains open until Losar though. If you want to do a winter trek to the lake, December is probably the best time to do so.

Can we take bath in Chandratal lake?

MANALI: After Manali youth drowned in Chandratal (moon lake), the Spiti administration has warned visitors not to bath in the holy lake and harm its sanctity. At an altitude of 14,000ft, Chandratal used to get only a few hundred tourists until a decade back, The number has risen to thousands gradually.

What is the depth of Chandratal lake?

chandratal lake depth. Chandratal lake (14000 feet). The average depth of Crater Lake is 1,148 feet (350 meters), but at its deepest point, it measures a whopping 1,949 feet (594 meters), making it the ninth deepest lake in the entire world.

What is the best time to visit Chandratal lake?

The best season to embark on the Chandratal Trek is from mid-June to mid-October. There is a 16 km motorable road from Batal which can be accessed after mid-July, as the condition of the road can be dangerous before this period.

Is camping allowed at Chandratal lake?

Camping on the banks of Chandratal is now forbidden by law in order to not disturb its ecological system. There now cannot be a campsite anywhere in a radius of 3 kilometers of the lake and even self camping is not allowed.

Why is Chandratal famous?

It is surrounded by the expansive grassy land which was a glacier once. It was also a popular trading spot for traders from Tibet and Ladakh. With a rambling landscape characteristic of the hermetical Spiti Valley, the lake is a popular trekking location because of its moderate trekking gradient.

Can we take bath in Chandra Tal lake?

What is it like to camp at Chandratal?

Of all the places that I have camped at, either in my own tent or at a campsite, camping at Chandratal was probably my favorite one so far. The absolute beauty of the place is mesmerizing.

How to get to Chandratal from Kunzum Pass?

From Kunzum Pass top, a small road, barely wide enough for one car, takes you to Chandratal, about 15 kilometers away. There is no village or any locals around the lake so you have no other choice but to stay at one of the campsites. The other two nearest places where accommodation is available are Losar or Batal.

Where to stay near Chandratal Lake?

Batal has a few more campsites and a Dhaba where you may get a bed for the night for a few hundred Rupees. Batal is approximately 16 kilometers from Chandratal. Other than this, the next nearest hotels are in Kaza, at a distance of 58 kilometers. Until a few years ago, the nearest campsites were just about a kilometer away from the lake.

How much does it cost to reach Chandratal lake from Manali?

Total Approximate Cost for Chandratal trip from Manali: 500 (Bus) + 400 (Food + Accommodation) + Rs 300 (Tip for Lift) = INR 1200 per person Please do note down, using this option you are at a mercy of a lift or hitchhike from PWD/GREF workers or other travelers to reach Chandratal Lake from Batal.