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Chandratal lake is a spectacular sweet water lake, located in the midst of dry arid landscape of Spiti. The lake is bean shaped and has a circumference of about 2.8 kms.
The lake is situated at an altitude of about 4200 Mtrs. The water is crystal clear, and it boasts of different shades of blue as the day progresses. A small meadow at either side of the lake makes it a perfect camping location to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of this jewel of Spiti.
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Highlights
- Total of 08 days program ex Delhi
- Difficulty level: easy-moderate
- Very suitable for small/medium groups
- Includes transfers, camping gear, staff etc.
- Combination of trekking and jeep safari
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Our trek would start from Kunzum Pass situated at an altitude of 4550 Mtrs. From here it is largely an easy downhill walk. Magnificient views of high Himalayan peaks of the CB range are in the vicinity all around. Chandratal lake is the source of Chandra river, which later confluences with Bhaga to form Chandra Bhaga and is later called the Chenab as it continues its journey into Pakistan.
This tour is a combination of an overland himalayan jeep safari experience and high altitude trekking in the Indian Himalayas.
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Day-wise Schedule [ Top ]
The duration of 08 days of this trekking tour are organised as follows:
Day 0: Depart from Delhi in evening by AC Volvo bus. The drive is approximately 14-16 hours.
Day 1: Arrive in Manali in morning. Meet representative from TEAM 4 ADVENTURE at the bus stand, and get escorted to the hotel. After some rest/refreshment and revival a short orientation program about the tour, and then a town visit to explore the markets of Manali and any last minute shopping. Overnight Hotel.
Day 2: After breakfast, depart for an acclimatization hike like the Jogin Waterfall near Vashisth. After the hike, return back to hotel for a group meeting, preparation and packing for the journey and then dinner. Overnight Hotel.
Day 3: Early morning departure. Breakfast at Marhi ( 3250 Mtrs ), proceed further to Rohtang pass ( 3960 Mtrs ) and cross into a geography which would transform from the lush green to dry and arid. This is the beginning of Lahaul and Spiti. We would drive along the Chandra River towards its source. The road from Rohtang onwards is largely unmetalled. We would camp besides the road at a nice grassy patch at Dadarphu 8 kms ahead of Chatru. Excellent views of glaciers and towering mountains and a stream flows through the camp site. Overnight stay is in dome tents with sleeping bag and ground mat arrangement. Overnight camp.
Day 4: Wind up camp, and proceed towards Kunzum Pass ( 4550 Mtrs ). Trek towards Chandratal lake. Largely downhill trek. Would take about 3-4 hours. Camp is set about 4-5 kms before Chandratal lake. Overnight camp.
Day 5: Trek further to Chandratal lake. Camp besides the lake on grassy meadow. Overnight camp.
Day 6: Departure early morning from Chandratal. Trek to the road head at Batal, where our vehicles await us. From here we would drive back to Manali. Overnight hotel.
Day 7: Rest day at Manali, shop for souveniers, explore the eateries of this cheerful hillstation. Overnight hotel.
Day 8: Departure in evening from Manali for Delhi.
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Tariff [ Top ]
| Fixed Departure |
INR 19500
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| Custom Date ( A-La-Carte ) |
2-3 Participants
INR 25000
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4-6 Participants
INR 20500
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* All price is per person
* Minimum group required to run this trip for fixed departures :
6
Take a look at
ADVISORY NOTES section for booking/cancellation policy and general travel advisory.
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On Demand
ADVISORY NOTES [ Top ]
What is included in our services?
Pickup/Drop from/to Manali Bus stand, overland safari ex Manali in Tata Sumo or equivalent with occupancy of 4/5 participants per vehicle, all camping gear, kitchen and mess arrangements, trekking guide, manpower for cooking, portaging of luggage and equipment, rations, all en-route stay as described in the schedule.
What is NOT included in our services?
Delhi-Manali-Delhi bus fare, Expenses of personal nature, insurance of any kind, alcoholic drinks, refreshments/meals during the road journey, anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program. All hotel stay at Manali is on bed/breakfast plan.
What has to be brought by the participant?
Personal torch, small daypack/backpack to hold the day walk necessities, all clothing/luggage in rucksack/soft bags suitable to be carried by porters or ponies, warm clothing, inner fleece body warmer lining, comfortable shoes suitable for hikes/treks, windproof jacket, warm headgear/balacalava, gloves, trekking pole, cameras, personal medication ( first aid would be provided ), sun glasses, sun protection and moisturizing cream etc
General Notifications:
- This tour explores some remote destinations in Spiti which are at considerably high altitude.
- Participants should be prepared for quite cold conditions with extremely strong winds and high wind chill factor.
- Trekking programs in the Himalayas not necessarily would always run exactly as scheduled. Allow for unplanned long days or early camps due to weather disruptions or similar causes.
- Any additional expenses which might occur due to delays, weather disruptions, medical evacuation etc. would need to be borne by the participants as per actuals. All overstay due to weather disruption, road blocks and similar which are not under our control would be charged on pro-rata based as per tour cost for planned days.
- All participants are recommended to have a travel insurance that covers trekking and wilderness travel.
Travel advisory
- Delhi to Manali by road would take approximately 14-16 hours
- Participants can plan Delhi-Manali-Delhi by flight if their schedule and budget allows it.
Policy for Booking, Cancellation and Refunds:
- Tour needs to be booked at least 45 days in advance. Full payment is required to confirm a booking.
- 75 % refund if cancellation happens 20 days prior to departure
- 50 % refund if cancellation happens 10 days prior to departure
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No refund for any cancellation/no show in the last 10 days prior to departure
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