5 Nights / 6 Days
If Conquering High Altitudes is your cup of tea, this trek is for you. The Chandra taal Baralacha Trek is one of the popular alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh filled with surprises at every turn. Baralacha La, at an elevation of 4,890 meters and lying on the Leh-Manali Highway, is one of the high altitude motorable mountain passes that connects the Spiti, Ladakh, Zanskar and Lahaul regions. This 5-day adventure trek is like a short and very sweet treat. The trek is fairly moderate to challenging in Nature and requires crossing numerous glacial rivers, multiple mountain passes, and gradual climb. Fit first timers in the company of experienced guides will also enjoy the trek. During the entire trek enjoy snow covered peaks, barren mountains, amazing colour, high altitude mountains, blue lakes & rocky mountain terrain.
The first day鈥檚 drive takes one through Rohtang Pass (3970m), which is on the high way to Keylong and Leh. Only few places on the Earth can mark so dramatic a change in landscape as the Rohthang Pass. To one side鈥 the lush green head of Kullu Valley; to the other鈥 an awesome vista of bare鈥 chocolate 鈥 colored mountains鈥 hanging glaciers and snowfields that shine in the dazzlingly crisp fight. . After that starts the safari up to the Batal campsite through the rugged Chandra river valley. Batal is situated at the foot of the Kunzum La (4551m). On the way is the Bara Shigri glacier. 鈥淏ara鈥 meaning big and 鈥淪higri鈥 meaning glacier in Spitian dialect. We end the day by camping in tents at 鈥楤atal鈥.
An extremely pleasant walk with gradual ascents and descents through some of the most magnificent scenery witnessed in the 鈥楲ahaul 鈥 Spiti鈥 region. From 鈥楤atal鈥欌 we cross the road bridge over the 鈥楥handra River鈥 and head up the road leading to the 鈥楰un Zum La鈥. The trail to 鈥楥handra Tal鈥 cuts away from the river valley and gradually ascends鈥 through boulder fields at first鈥 before meeting the stream coming from the lake. Follow the 鈥楪addi trails鈥 around to the side of the lake and finally camp for the night near the lake appreciating the spectacular beauty and spending a relaxed evening after the rewarding walk. The first sight of Chandrataal Lake takes ones breath away鈥 with its shores ringed with meadows carpeted with hundreds of varieties of alpine flowers.
This is a gradual walk as the trail rises and falls several times, but mostly stays beside the river. Approaching Tokpoyongma, the trail ascends from the mountainside and crosses a stream. Barren slopes and playful streams rush by as we mark our ascent to a stop in our destination. Tokpo Yongmo is the last large stream we will cross today. We will cross it from a suitable point and camp for the night after crossing the river. We later retire for the night in our tented camp.
Today again鈥 another river crossing is involved, so an early start is advisable. Mules don鈥檛 take this route, as they will find it difficult to negotiate the steep ascent that starts immediately after the streams. Frosty peaks of the Chandrabhaga range add a scenic touch to the landscape. The trail then ascends steeply across the rock face and up a hill to the campsite. The scenery is quite barren in a beautiful kind of way and by evening the campsite is reached鈥 where we would rest in tented camps.
A five hour climb leads up to the 鈥楤aralacha 鈥揕a鈥. The name of the pass literally means a summit with crossroads meeting on the top. Roads from 鈥楲adakh & Spiti鈥 meet here and from atop the pass we can witness superb views of the mighty Western Himalayan peaks on the way to the campsite. After having undertaken a pleasant walk through some of the most magnificent mountain capes鈥 we reach the middle of the great Himalayas. The Jeep would pick us up from 鈥楤aralacha la鈥 and we would drive to 鈥楰eylong鈥 through 鈥楲ahaul鈥 and spend the night in the hotel.
After breakfast one can visit monasteries nearby and depart for Manali by reserved vehicle. On the way you ll get a magnificent view of Hanuman Tibba peak. If you still want some thrills and adventure then visit to Solang valley for Adventure sports activities like paragliding, zorbing, and many more. Arrive at Manali by late afternoon. Take some time out for a stroll around at the local market or one can opt for leisurely individual activities and then depart for Delhi by evening bus and goodbye to your trek mates. Baralacha Chandratal trek ends here.
No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
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Adult | Above 12 years | 14500 / Adult |
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