Spiti Valley to Chandratal: is it worth the trip?
Distance, travel time, day trip or overnight — and how to fit Chandratal into a Spiti Valley holiday.
Distance100 km
By road~4 hrs
Best asOvernight
Why go to Chandratal
The moon lake at about 4,300 m, with a high-altitude camping night. A crescent-shaped lake near the Kunzum Pass, ringed by bare peaks — a camping stop on the way in or out of Spiti, weather and road status permitting.
Is it worth it?
Chandratal deserves a night — the 4-hour drive makes a same-day return tiring. It's the natural extension if you have four or five days.
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Questions travellers ask
How far is Chandratal from Spiti Valley?
About 100 km — roughly 4 hours by road.
Can I do Chandratal as a day trip from Spiti Valley?
You can, but it's a long day. We recommend staying overnight so you see Chandratal without rushing.
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