Tented Camps · Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Chandratal Lake Camp
Sleep beside the Moon Lake at 14,100 ft
- Duration
- 4 days
- Experience
- Tented Camps
- Destination
- North India
- Season
- Jun – Sep
- Difficulty
- Easy–Moderate
- Highest point
- 14,100 ft
- Begins in
- Manali
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
High-altitude camping beside the crescent-shaped Chandratal. Some of the darkest skies in India — the Milky Way arches overhead on clear nights.
- Milky Way photography
- Moon-shaped glacial lake
- Atal Tunnel & Kunzum Pass
- Spitian home-cooked meals
Day by day
- D1
Manali → Batal
Drive through the Atal tunnel into Lahaul, along the Chandra river to Batal.
- D2
Batal → Chandratal
Short drive and walk to the lake; camp overnight with stargazing.
- D3
Chandratal → Kunzum Pass
Lakeside sunrise, visit Kunzum La (15,060 ft), return to camp.
- D4
Chandratal → Manali
Drive back to Manali by evening.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Tent stay on sharing basis
- All meals at camp
- Listed activities & guide
- Bonfire & evening program
- Travel to the camp
- Optional add-on activities
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
