5 Days - Chander Tal-Baralacha La Pass Trek(Lahaul-Spiti)

PACKAGE STARTS RS. 

(Route Chart : New Delhi - Manali - Batal - Chandra Tal - Tokpo Yongma – Baralacha La - Manali - New Delhi)

This is a moderate to hard four day trek in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh leading to the large high altitude Chandra Tal Lake (Lake of the Moon in the local dialect). The trek ends at the Baralacha Pass on the Manali-Leh road. It is a very popular trek out of Manali and can be extended with another trek or a Jeep Safari to Ladakh .

Trek is packed with adventure and full of scenic beauty that anyone could ask for. The sun shining on the turquoise waters of Chandra taal,vast landscape, mountain passes, several streams to cross, lush green meadows and wildlife all that makes it one of the best treks in this terrain. The Chandra taal Lake at an altitude of about 4,300 meters is one of the high altitude lakes in the Indian Himalayan region and located on Samudra Tapu plateau of Spiti valley. The lake is the origin of Chandra River, which meets Bhaga in Lahoul and becomes Chandrabhaga.

Name of Trek               :           Chandertal - Baralacha La Pass Trek (Spiti Valley)

Trekking Grade            :           Hard

Highest Altitude           :           4890 Mts.

Best Season                  :           Mid Jul – Mid September

Duration of the Tour   :           05 days

Duration of the Trek   :           04 days

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Manali – Batal(3960 mts.) / 100 Kms/6 Hrs. / Camp at Batal

Day 02)  Batal(Trek Starts) – Chandra Tal(4270 mts.) / 14 Kms/5 Hrs. / Camp at Chandra Tal

Day 03) Chandra Tal - Tokpo Yongma(4320 mts). / 13 Kms/6-7 Hrs.  / Camp at Tokpo Yongma

Day 04) Tokpo Yongma - Tokpo Gongma(4640 mts)./ 11 Kms/6 Hrs. /Camp at Tokpo Gongma

Day 05) Tokpo Gongma - Baralacha La(4892 mts)Trek Ends-Manali / 200 Km/ (4-5 hrs Trek  and 8 hrs Drive)  / Hotel in Manali

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RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
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QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• 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

 

QUOTATION 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
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Detail Itinerary:

 

Day 01) Manali – Batal(3960 mts.) / 100 Kms/6 Hrs. / Camp at Batal

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 stay at Camps.

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Day 02)  Batal(Trek Starts) – Chandra Tal(4270 mts.) / 14 Kms/5 Hrs. / Camp at Chandra Tal

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 stay at Camps.

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Day 03) Chandra Tal - Tokpo Yongma(4320 mts). / 13 Kms/6-7 Hrs.  / Camp at Tokpo Yongma

 Hard trekking from Chandra Tal to the bank of the Tokpo Yongma (4320 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 stay at Camps.

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Day 04) Tokpo Yongma - Tokpo Gongma(4640 mts)./ 11 Kms/6 Hrs. /Camp at Tokpo Gongma

Trek along a lesser used trail to Tokpo Gongma (4640 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 stay at Camps.

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Day 05) Tokpo Gongma - Baralacha La(4892 mts)Trek Ends-Manali / 200 Km/ (4-5 hrsTrek and 7 hrs Drive)  / Hotel in Manali

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. Overnight Hotel.

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Tour Ends But Memories Remains – Always