Chandratal Camping

This is one of the most exciting camping in Himachal Pradesh. The highlight of camping is the stay near Chandratal (Moon Lake), considered to be source of Chandra River. You get magnificent views of glacier and peaks of Mulkila & C.B. ranges from here. The Chandra River joins Bhaga River few kilometers down the valley and forms Chenab that flows into Pakistan. Crystal clear water shadows the massive glaciers. Incredibly changing colors with the passage of day, peaceful and sublime, the lake is simply enchanting.

Day 1: Chandigarh - Manali (2286M) - 8 hrs

Reach Chandigarh airport/ Chandigarh railway station around 1100 hrs and drive on to Sonaugi. Lunch on your own en route to Sonaugi. Reach Sonaugi in the evening. Settle in your rooms. Evening at leisure around bonfire. Night stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Sonaugi – Manali (3960 M) – 5-6 hrs drive

Leave after breakfast. Drive across Manali & Rohtang La and see the landscape changes drastically from lush greenery of Manali to barren landscape of Spiti. Carry on your drive via Gramphu, Chatru, Chhota Dhara and reach Batal by afternoon . Camp Overnight.

Day 3: Batal – Chandratal (4270 M) 2-3 hrs drive

Post breakfast, drive to Chandratal. Drive across Kunzum la and reach our campsite in an enchanting meadow (about 1 ½ km before the lake). You should be here by early afternoon. Do a hike of about 1 ½ hrs each way to see the exquisite Chandratal lake.

Day 4: Chandratal- Kunzum la (4551M)- Manali - 5 – 6 hrs drive

Post breakfast, drive back to Manali via Kumzum La (meeting place of the Ibex). This Kunzum La-Losar pass joins the twin valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. From here, carry on your drive back to Manali. Stay the night in a hotel.

Day 5: Depart Manali

Post breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for your onward destination.