5 Days - Chander Tal-Baralacha La Pass Trek

The Chander Tal – Baralacha La Pass Trek is an exhilarating 5-day high-altitude trek in the Lahaul-Spiti region, offering breathtaking views of the Chandra-Bhaga (CB) range. Starting from Batal, the trail leads to the enchanting Chander Tal Lake (4,270m), known for its crystal-clear waters and crescent shape. Trekkers traverse rugged terrains, glacial streams, and vast meadows while experiencing the stark beauty of the trans-Himalayan landscape. The trek culminates at Baralacha La Pass (4,890m), a key junction on the Leh-Manali highway, making it a perfect blend of adventure, challenge, and scenic splendor.

TRIP INCLUDES:

• Accommodation in alpine/Dom tents while camping on Double sharing basis
• All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking. Breakfast & dinner would be hot and lunches would be packed during the trek
• Local Accompanying English speaking Trekking guide
• Cook & Helper during the trekking
• Insulation mats for trekking style camping (Clients are requested to bring their own sleeping bags)
• Dinning tent(if above 04 pax)
• Kitchen tent fitted with kitchen equipment
• Ponies/Porters during trekking to carry baggage, food material, camping equipment
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners in the Hotels
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

TRIP EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Sleeping bags, Trekking Shoes and clothing
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• GST

📍 Day 01: Manali – Batal (3960m) | 100 km Drive (6 hrs)
Drive from Manali over Rohtang Pass (3950m) into Chandra Valley and reach Batal at the base of Kunzum La Pass.

📍 Day 02: Batal – Chandra Tal (4270m) | 14 km Trek (5 hrs)
Trek along an easy motorable path to the stunning Chandra Tal Lake, offering breathtaking views of Mulkilla, Tara Pahar, and Tala Giri peaks.

📍 Day 03: Chandra Tal – Tokpo Yongma (4320m) | 13 km Trek (6-7 hrs)
The trail rises and falls over scree slopes leading to the Tokpo Yongma River, where we camp for the night in a cold, high-altitude setting.

📍 Day 04: Tokpo Yongma – Tokpo Gongma (4640m) | 11 km Trek (6 hrs)
Follow shepherd trails used by Gaddi nomads to reach Tokpo Gongma, surrounded by remote, pristine landscapes.

📍 Day 05: Tokpo Gongma – Baralacha La (4892m) – Manali | 4-5 hrs Trek & 7 hrs Drive
A final climb to Baralacha La Pass, where jeeps will take you back to Manali.

📍 Destination Details

📍 Chandra Tal (Moon Lake) – A breathtaking high-altitude lake at 4,270m, famous for its crystal-clear waters and mesmerizing reflections.

📍 Baralacha La Pass – A stunning mountain pass at 4,892m, connecting Lahaul to Ladakh, offering panoramic views of snow-capped peaks.

📍 Tokpo Yongma & Tokpo Gongma – Remote glacial streams with rugged landscapes, used as summer grazing grounds by Gaddi shepherds.

📍 Batal – A small settlement at the base of Kunzum La, serving as a gateway to Chandra Tal and Spiti Valley.