Chandratal

This is a typical shot of Chandratal. The first view one gets after the trek.

June 6th 2008
As summer approaches, and the plains heat up, the season for Himalayan treks begin. Usually most of the well-known treks in the Garhwal, Kumaon, Himachal regions are accessible between the months of May to September. Since May we were ready to hit the trail as soon as any of them become accessible. The information from the Himachal tourism office in Manali confirmed that Rohtang pass, gateway to t ... read more

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18th May 2017

Kaustav
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Some queries about Kunzum to Chandratal trek
Dear Pradipta da, We are a group of 6 people of 25-28 age group are planning the trek from Kunzum to Chandratal this September. We are planning to stay at Losar (starting from Manali of course) and next morning start the trek to Chandratal from Kunzum La. Do you think we need a guide from Losar? Are the trails visually clear? Though I traveled more than five times in Kaza-Manali route, I never did this trek, otherwise I am comfortable even with more challenging treks like Pin pass, Markha valley etc, so fitness is not an issue. However mountain terrain are often confusing if you can't see your destiny. So are the paths in this trek marked? Is the trail clear?

19th May 2017

Prad
Pradipta De

Hi Kaustuv, We went there long ago. But I recall that in the beginning part the trail is easy to find, but last few kms goes through grasslands. There it might be a bit tricky. We took a guide who doubled as the cook. So it worked out well. You may consider that to avoid the hassle.

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