The trek to Chandratal the " Moon Lake" is almost like going to the moon. You almost feel like the first explorers going to a new place for the first time. The landscape and the scenery change ever so quickly with each sighting bettering the one before. This is till you reach the lake! The world comes to a stand still here. Staring at you is this turquoise crescent of water surrounded by the Chandrabhaga & Mulkila Massifs. The lake seems to hypnotize you with its various hues and is like a nymph left alone in this great Himalayan setting of towering mountains.
This moderately difficult trek is also provides one with an opportunity to get to as high of 4800 m without too much difficulty.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
You arrive in Delhi by International flight. After a traditional 'Swagat'
(Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport and to our
hotel for check-in. After some rest, breakfast at coffee shop in the
Hotel. After breakfast we will go on a guided tour of Delhi, beginning
with a morning sightseeing trip to the Red Fort built in the year 1648 and
Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour includes drive around India
Gate, President's House and visits to Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and
Qutub Minar. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: Delhi - Manali ( 570 Km. / 12-13 hrs Drive )
After early breakfast, we drive at 0600 hrs to Manali, Arrive Chandigarh
the capital of haryana and Punjab and have a break for Lunch, Later drive
further to Manali, Upon Arrival in Manali check into our hotel. Dinner &
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Manali
Breakfast at the hotel, Breathe in the fresh mountain air of Manali, the
most famous hill resort in Himachal Pradesh. the pine covered slopes, the
panoramic mountain vistas, the gushing waters of the Beas river are sure
to enthrall you as you embark on a a tour of Naggar Castle, Roerich's Art
gallery, Hadimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monastery. Drive back to hotel on
time for lunch. Evening is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day 04: Manali - Batal (100 Kms / 03-04hrs Drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Batal via Rohtang pass (3980 M). Upon
arrival in Batal we have lunch and later We will go on an acclimatising
hike from here. Return to the camp in the evening for Dinner and Overnight
stay in tents.
Day 05: Batal - Chandratal (18 Kms. / 5-6 hrs trek)
Early breakfast at the Camp and today we will start trek to reach
Chandratal (4250 mtrs) with packed lunch and it will take us about 5-6
hrs, while on this trek we will get a nice view of the Lahaul range, peaks
like Minar (6172 M), Talagiri (6279 M), Tara Pahar (6227 M) and Mulkila
(6517 M). Chandertal is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the
main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. Dinner and
Overnight stay in the amp.
Day 06: Chandra Tal ( 4250 M / 14000 FT)
Breakfast at the Camp, This day belongs to you, 'Do Your Own Thing'. Go
on an exploratory hike, swim in the chilled waters of the lake, or just
chill at the campsite, Lunch and Dinner at the camp and overnight stay.
Day 07: Chandra Tal - Tokpo Yongma (4350 M/14300 FT) 12Kms / 6 hrs
trek
Breakfast at the Camp and Start trek to enjoy a good view of the mountain
peaks and glaciers throughout the trek to reach Tokpo Gongma (4400 m).
Stop for Packed lunch on the way to Tokpo Yongma. Tokpo means river in
Tibetan and Gongma means big. Dinner and Overnight stay in the tents.
Day 08: Tokpo Yongma - Tokpo Gongma (4650 M/15250 FT) 10Kms / 5hrs
trek
Breakfast at the Camp and today we will trek 15 kms and the time taken
will depend on how long it takes to cross Tokpo Yongma (Lower River) and
one more stream. We might have to use ropes for crossing the streams. (the
river should be crossed in the morning when the water is low.)We will stop
nearby a stream to have our pack lunch. Arrive Camp and have Diiner and
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 09: Tokpo Gongma - Baralacha (4950 M) 10Kms / 5hr trek- Manali (By
Jeep)
Breakfast at the Camp, Today We start the day by crossing Tokpo Gongma
(upper river). On this day we will have to hike for 10 kms to reach
Baralacha La. Baralacha La (4950 M) is a double pass. It marks the divide
between the Himalaya and Lahaul Ranges and also between the Himalaya and
the Baralacha Range extending to the North. Packed lunch on the way to
Baralachala, Baralachala (4883 m) is an interesting 8 kms long pass and
gives rise to three rivers viz Chandra, Bhaga and Yunam. Baralacha means
'pass with cross roads on summit '. Roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and
Lahaul meet on top of the pass. Upon arrival at Baralacha Pass our tour
escort will meet you there with the Jeeps and drive straight to Manali for
Dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 10: Manali - Delhi (570 Km. / 12-13 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel and time at leisure, Post Lunch time to explore
the city on your own. We will depart for Delhi by 1800 hrs. Dinner on the
way to Delhi. Overnight Journey
Day 11: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi at 06:30 hrs. and upon arrival transfer to your hotel. A
leisurely morning is followed by breakfast and time at leisure. In evening
we will go for the evening Light and Sound show at Red fort. Drive back to
hotel for Farewell Dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 12: Depart Delhi
Our tour concludes: thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual
transfer to the International airport for your onward travel.
