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Lahaul & Spiti / Chandertaal

Chandertaal lake in Lahaul and Spiti district is situated at an altitude of 4270 metres. It lies between a low ridge and the main Kunzum range. This lake is also known as Moon Lake. The lake is 6 kms from the Kunzam Pass that connects Spiti and Lahaul. Surrounded by snows and acres of scree, this deep blue-water lake has a circumference of 2.5 kms. This is the source of the river Chandra.

According to some believers, this is the spot from where the God Indra's chariot took the eldest Pandava brother, Yudhishtra to swarga, heaven in his mortal form. The mountains peaks with snow caps and slopes around the valley rise up to 3000 metresto 6300 metres. The mountain ranges are called Moulkila and Chandrabhaga which challenge mountaineers.

Around Chandertal

Kunzum Pass : Kunzum Pass, at an altitude of 4551 m, is the main access to Spiti Valley from Lahaul Valley.Apart from the majestic sights of valleys and mountains, the scenic Bara Shigri Glacier can be viewed from here at its full beauty. There is a temple named Kunzum Devi, which is dedicated to Goddess Kali, in the vicinity.

Bara Shigri Glacier : Bara Shigri Glacier, the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh, is located in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and it feeds the river Chenab. This glacier, 25 km long and about 3 km wide, lies on the middle slopes of the main Himalayan range. On the three sides of it, it has high mountains.

Sissu : At an altitude of 3170 m, this place is famous because of a magnificent waterfall. Its fame is also because it happens to be the seat of God Geypan, a deity respected in the entire Lahaul valley.

Darcha : At an altitude of 3360 m, Darcha is ideal place for trekkers. You can start off trekking from here to Padem passing through Shingola as well as Baralacha/Phirtsela. It is around 24 km from Keylong and offers facilities for camping.

Bara Lacha La : This pass which is cross roads on the summit is 75 km from Keylong. It is on Manali –Leh road. It is also the watershed for the Chandra Bhaga and Yunam Rivers.

Quick Facts

State: Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Lahaul & Spiti
Destination: Chandertaal
Climate:Extremely cold during winter and difficult to approach, temperature drops well below even – 20 degrees, cold during summer. Rainfall is almost zero and Heavy Woolens both in Summer Winter.
Altitude: Chandertaal is situated at an altitude of about 4,270 meters.
Best time to visit: Mid June to Late October.

How to get there

By Train: Joginder Nagar Railway Station from the Udaipur.

By Air: Nearest Airport is Bhunter near Kullu from Manali side and Jabbar Airport near Shimla from Shimla side.

By Road: Accessible by road from Manali on the Manali Leh road, also linked by National Highway No. 22 via Shimla. Buses, and Taxis available from Manali and Shimla.

Whom to Contact

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Lahaul & Spiti Attractions


	Keylong : The district Headquarters, Keylong is situated at the height of 3440 meters and in the heart of Lahaul,
The Khardong Monastery is 4 km from here contains barrel like prayer drums, paintings, ancient weapons, musical instruments and life size statue of lord Buddha.
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	Triloknath :The famous Triloknath shrine has been revered by both Hindus and Buddhists for centuries.This is
primarily a Buddhist place of worship situated on the left bank of the Chenab River, high above the bed. A good branch road from the Tandi-Udaipur road leads to Triloknath.
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	Udaipur: Udaipur is a town in Lahaul and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude
of 2,743 meters, and is around 53 km north of Keylong.The village was called 'Markul' in olden days. Major attraction here is the Markula Devi Temple.
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Lahaul & Spiti Accommodation

Hotel Chanderbhaga: Himachal Tourism has in Keylong a Budget Hotel called the Hotel Chander Bhaga that is on the Manali - Leh highway at Keylong, set amongst some of the most picturesque surroundings.

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Tourist Lodge Kaza: Once was the capital of Nono, the Chief of Spiti, Kaza, situated at an altitude of 3660 mts above sea level on left bank of Spiti. Presently is the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti. This beautiful place has Buddhist Monastery and Hindu Temple.

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The Spiti Kaza : named after the Spiti river and complimenting the Spiti valley, the hotel has been started recently.The hotel serves as excellent accommodation for exploring the artistically and culturally rich monastery's around Kaza.

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