Chandratal Lake Tour

Chandratal Lake, famously known as the "Moon Lake" due to its crescent shape, is a high-altitude marvel situated at 14,100 feet in the remote Spiti Valley. This tour offers a surreal journey into a high-altitude cold desert, where the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the lake act as a natural mirror, reflecting the surrounding scree-covered peaks and the vast Himalayan sky. As a "digital detox" destination with no mobile connectivity, a Chandratal tour is more than just a sightseeing trip; it is an immersive escape into one of the most pristine and geographically unique landscapes in the world, ideal for photographers, stargazers, and those seeking the raw, untouched beauty of the Great Himalayas.

Travel Itinerary

Manali to Solang Valley

Your expedition to the Moon Lake begins with a scenic drive from the bustling streets of Manali toward the iconic 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. It is the venue for Adventure Activities such as Ropeway Joyride, Paragliding & other adventure games.

Solang Valley to Atal Tunnel

The transition from Solang Valley to the Atal Tunnel marks a dramatic shift in your journey toward Chandratal Lake.
The Atal Tunnel is a 9.02 km long engineering masterpiece that has fundamentally changed the travel landscape of North India. It holds the record as the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). By cutting through the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas, it bypasses the treacherous Rohtang Pass, turning what was once a 4 to 5 hour dangerous climb into a safe 30-minute drive.

Atal Tunnel to Kokksar

Drive from Atal Tunnel to Kokksar. Within seconds, the lush greenery of Manali vanishes, replaced by the grand, high-altitude desert of Lahaul.
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

Drive continues along the banks of the Chandra River toward Gramphu, one of the most critical junctions in the Himalayas.
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

The stretch from Gramphu to Chhatru is where your Chandratal adventure truly turns into an epic off-road expedition.
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

The journey from Chhatru to Batal is a spectacular drive through a valley that feels like it belongs on another planet.
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.

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Chandratal Lake Tour