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Chandra Tal Trek
Duration: 09 Days
Grade: Moderate
Max. Altitude: 4950 M at the top of Baralacha La
Season: June to October
Route Chart :New Delhi - Manali - Batal - Chandra Tal
- Tokpo Yongma - Baralacha - Manali - New Delhi
DAY 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and
transfer to hotel.
Overnight travel by surface to Manali.
DAY 02: Manali (14 hrs, 550 kms)
Arrive Manali in the morning and check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03: Manali-Batal (8 hrs,100 kms)
Drive from Manali to Batal over the Rohtang Pass (3950
mts) into the Chandra Valley and onto Batal . Batal is at
the base of the Kunzum La Pass. Spend the night in camp at
Batal.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 04: Batal-Chandra Tal (5-6 hrs)
The trek from Batal to Chandra Tal is a comfortable trek
along a motorable track. The views down the valley include
the BaraShigri Glacier and several peaks above 6000 mts.
Camp at Chandra Tal which has fabulous views of Mulkilla,
TaraPahar and Tala Giri (all above 6000 mts). There is the
option of spending an extra day at Chandra Tal to
acclimatize.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 05: Chandra Tal-Tokpo Yongma (6-7 hrs)
Hard trekking from Chandra Tal to the bank of the Tokpo
Yongma (4350 mts). The track rises and falls over scree
slopes till the camp site. It is usually quite cold here and
good warm clothing is required.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 06: Tokpo Yongma-Tokpo Gongma (6-7 hrs)
Trek along a lesser used trail to Tokpo Gongma (4650 mts).
These trails are maintained by the shepherds who bring their
flocks to graze in this area during the summer months. These
shepherds are from a tribe called the Gaddi and travel all
the way from their homes in Western Himachal to these
grazing grounds every summer. They are invaluable to
trekkers, especially early in the season. Without them
trekking in the area would be impossible.
Overnight in tents.
DAY 07: Tokpo Gongma-Baralacha La-Manali (4-5 hrs+5 hrs)
Leave after an early breakfast. Follow a clear trail to
the top of the Pass through lush green high altitude
pastures. The Pass is motorable and you will be picked up by
jeeps and driven to Manali or alternately you can continue
on a trek or a Jeep Safari to Leh in Ladakh. Check into
Banon Resort at Manali.
DAY 08: Manali-Delhi (14 hrs, 550 kms)
Travel by surface to Delhi. Arrive Delhi & check in at
the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 09: Depart Delhi
Depart Delhi for onward destination. |
