Carbon Neutral 100%
Destinations
Top destinations of the moment in Asia
  • Tour Ideas
Trip Types
  • Travel Style
  • Interests and Activities
  • Tour Ideas by Month
  • Continents and Regions
An update from Evaneos
Lac Chandra Tal

Lac Chandra Tal (India)

Practical information on Lac Chandra Tal

  • Encounters with locals
  • Hiking / Trekking
  • Mountain
  • Lake
  • Place or Religious Monument
  • Off the beaten track
4 / 5 - One review
How to get there
A 4 hour drive from Manali
When to go
May through October
Minimum stay
One day

Reviews of Lac Chandra Tal

Nina Montagné Seasoned Traveller
153 written opinions

Located east of Manali, the beautiful Lake Chandra Tal is a good trek arrival or departure point.

My suggestion:
Spend a night in a tent at the edge of the lake. Unforgettable.
My review

This legendary lake at 4200 meters above sea level is surrounded by several small Buddhist temples, where monks sometimes stay in the summer. It's also called "Lake of the Moon," because its translucent, turquoise waters form a crescent that reflects the Himalayan Mountains.

When arriving at Lake Chandra Tal, often after several days of walking, one can't help but fall under the spell of this magical landscape. Multicolored mountains all around and prayer flags flying in the wind make it a unique place.

When on a trip to northern India, the lake is an essential stop for many treks in the area.

Prayer wheels at Lake Chandra Tal