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Hello sir, Hi Anit Yes you can do it and the timing is fine as well. Will it be too cold to stay in a tent? Your articles have been a huge help in planning my 10 day trip to Spiti during Sept 19-30 alon with 2 other friends(Will be in Spiti for those many days). Let me know and I can suggest an itinerary. Thanks Buddy I am planning to go there hope it would help.. Hi Vargis. Since online portal is not working and offline it seems 1 day spend to get that. Absolutely great knowledge about the place. Day 5 Chandrataal to Manali Please do inform. Day 4: Tabo Dhankar Mud Village Pin valley 20th Aug 65 KM After the recent boost in tourism, a lot of people started to camp right next to Chandratal. Regards, we want to prebook tent for chandrataal for end of aug. could you please let us know a good accommodation and their contact details? I cannot tell you what it was but all that we heard was a growling sound and a pair of eyes in the dark. There are about 10 different camps there, all in the same ground like area, so you wont even have to go too far.

Your blog is really helpful. (PLEASE SUGGEST ANY, if possible). There is no hotel at Kunzum Pass or any other sort of accommodation available. Please suggest! But if you were coming from Manali to Chandratal, then yes, you may face some symptoms of mountain sickness. I havent been to Chandratal but it seems there is a place to park the vehicle about 1 km from Chandratal? The below picture is from my first trip here when we were able to do a bonfire until late at night. Day 6 Rest at Manali 20th Chandratal to Manali. Rohtang timings to control the traffic are only declared after the pass is open. 1500 per person, meals included. Hi Anil The first question is how are you traveling? The only way to visit Chandratal is to make it a day trip from Kaza, and that too will highly depend on the road conditions at Kunzum top. You are welcome brother. Please provide mobile number of campsite, For cab facility, please contact Jamaica in Kaza @ 9418200183. So what will be the ideal itinerary to visit Spiti Valley so that we can cover many places (including Chandratal, Kaza, Kunzum pass) and return via same route ? Second is that wild animals come to this lake at night so for water so it is unsafe as well. to which place and on what date I am assuming you are taking a train to Delhi or Chandigarh? For anyone planning a visit to Chandratal, the biggest question is about where to stay at Chandratal. You can do it but the risk of damaging the cars underbelly and getting stuck will remain. But nonetheless, the PWD rest house Batal is a great option to stay within walls for a night. It was a great read. There are no rentals in Narkanda.. Let us talk a little in terms of safety. is rotangpass open and can stay atchandratal? Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. Thank you. No a direct train to Chandigarh would definitely be better. Thanks for the information Mr. Khan. Day-2 Manali Kaza (will have night stay at mud village if possible)

Could you please advise on the road conditions and any rains/landslides/road blocks i could expect at this point of the year. I am eagerly waiting for your response But no matter where you stay, it will not be horrible. 2. Do not halt at Chandratal. the monasteries) and Chandrataal. There is no village or any locals around the lake so you have no other choice but to stay at one of the campsites. So, Im going to try my luck with PWD workers vehicles or a lift. This guy has a hotel in Kaza and a camp site at Chandratal as well. Well catch an early morning bus from Kaza to Manali and planning to get down at Batal.

Hey Vargis, Assuming if Manal-Spiti road gets opened by May end, can I do Losar-Chandratal-Manali on the same day? If you can, you should first go to Kaza, spend a day there, and then cover Chandratal while on your way back to Manali. On Day 3, Come to Chandratal from Kaza and return to Manali on Day 4. One rider with pillion.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. https://vargiskhan.com/log/plan-trip-kaza-to-kibber-gette-tashigong/. I also plan to trek to Chandratal Lake, is it possible to get camps without pre-booking.

Plus the local shepherds here think the lake belongs to them so they may too bother you for money. Yes you can rent a bike from Kaza. Want to vo from mashobra to sarhan to kalpa to kaza chndratal manali and then back to delhi. Where are the rohtang pass timings given?

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I am planning from manali to spiti on bike and haulting at chandratal on the way to spiti, so i saw in above comments that we can easily get tents over there and no need to pre book, so i wanted to know what are the rates of tent there per tent, and i can get to stay in spiti without pre booking too? No you can do it in a Dzire but if it is a choice, then renting an SUV will be better. There is a bus from Manali to Kaza and back which starts early in the morning from both Kaza and Manali that you can board. A deviation from Kunzum to Chandratal to Kunzum would at least take 3 hours, could even be more.

Thanks a lot for the information provided in this Blog Vargis. We all nature loving and adventurous. There was even a death when a drunken guy drowned in the lake while camping there for the night. Kunzum Pass is a high altitude pass that remains closed for 7 months in the year. Delhi to Manali

Hi Vargis, You can travel Chandratal and back to Kaza on the same way. Thanks sir, You will easily get one on the spot. Day3 sangla to kalpa and will there be any problem in june 3rd week to come from recong pio to kaza crossing malling nala ? I am not too keen on tented accommodation and would prefer staying in cemented accommodation. Day4-Early morning leaving for Manali. The idea is to stay warm and no exhaust yourself. The road from here goes for another 2 kilometers and ends at a parking-like area. You cannot cover Manali route at this time. It belongs to the Dhaba owner at Batal.

Reach there by 5pm. Day 4 Rest at ChandraTaal (Camp)

There is really no other option to stay. 8. Mud to Kaza It wont be raining too much by then, the intensity of monsoon would have reduced. 19th Kaza to Chandratal

mr khan It is frozen only from Jan to March, not in May. Any idea if Chandrataal isnt frozen by 10th May onwards? I am glad that the information posted was of help. Day 3: Chitkul Gue Village Tabo 19th Aug 220 KM (Mummy Stupa)

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But as I said, take a look around and check into the one that is per your liking. Where can we stop in between? Loved ur blog.. We r planning to stay in a campsite on 1st october. 1) Is it possible to fit Dhankar and Mud Village to this itinerary? Thanks for taking the time to drop a note Adarsh. Innova is fine for the trip, you do not required a 44 anywhere on the entire circuit. A lot of people as a matter of fact do it. If we leave for Kaza maybe in second half of the day, will it be possible, what are the best places to visit/stay? I am planing to drive 2 of us from Dehradun to kaza to manali back to delhi on 16th of may please find time to send me an itinerary places to stay and get food and fuel .. do not wish to do in a hurry as well do not wish to miss any spot especially pics . You can easily find camps on the spot. The inside of the tent, bedding, and blankets are all very clean. Kibber to Kaza Day 5: Pin valley Kaza KI Kibber Gette Tashigang Kaza 21st Aug 50 KM

Is it feasible to start from Kaza early morning then cover Chandratal Lake and head towards Manali so that we could reach by evening/night. I will not recommend staying here for the night if you had young kids with you, less than 5 years of age. Well be leaving from Ludhiana on 24th Jun afternoon and want back by 28th evening. Losar Chandratal Manali: You can do it but it will give you very less time at the lake and you will reach Manali after dark because of the traffic at Rohtang. Thanks Rupendra. And also I found your blog really helpful.

Hello sir, 1500 per person at least including meals. If Kunzum Pass is open, you can go to Chandratal but finding a place to stay would be tough. Please read the article below Ashish, this should be helpful. The only other option is PWD rest house at Batal if you can talk to the caretaker in letting you stay. can we go chantrala lake by renting bike at manali and do we need any type of permit for visting chandrtala by rented bike? Vikram Bhai a few people have come back and provided negative reviews this year so I really do not want to recommend as of now. I will strongly advise against consuming alcohol at such an altitude and in the middle of nowhere. 2. I will be glad if you can guide us. Does Jamaica camp have a good view. Unfortunately, this option is no longer available. Do not camp annywhere near the lake though, it is forbidden by the law. We are 5 people planning to visit Chandrataal and the places around during the 2nd October Weekend.

Best time to visit Chandrataal would be anywhere between July till September.

16th Kaza to Mud Village (Pin Valley) If you started by first light of the day from Losar to make it to Chandratal and go back to Manali, then you would run into the traffic coming back from Chandratal in the morning.

No camps will not be available at Chandratal by late May.

You will find both men and women at the campsites so there is no issue at all of women safety. Is it possible to view the chandratall in moonlight ? Hi Anjali No need to carry anything. As we dont wish to spend time on road that much. AMS is not that big a problem in Spiti as it is in Ladakh.

Manali to Chandratal Actually, only one of us knows how to ride. There now cannot be a campsite anywhere in a radius of 3 kilometers of the lake and even self camping is not allowed. Reach Kaza first, spend a couple of there days, rest and let you body adjust at a good hotel and then camp at Chandratal. Camping on the banks of Chandratal is now forbidden by law in order to not disturb its ecological system. Hello Sanchit Bhai There is currently a damaged section of the road after Nako, at Malling Nallah.

Also read: Clothes for Spiti Trip What to Pack? It has been of much help. Batal has a few more campsites and a Dhaba where you may get a bed for the night for a few hundred Rupees. ), Day 3: Visit Kye Monastery. In Chandra Taal If we stay at Jamaicas camp do we have to arrange anything? Hi Vargis Sir, We will start our journey from Delhi from 1st July morning on Bikes via Chandigarh and Manali as we have planned to stay at Manali on Saturday night. The time is way too short and there really isnt much that you can do. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below; or at our Community Forum; and I will be glad to answer. This will save you the hassle of cooking on your own. Thanks a lot for all the help, Varghis! This blog is just a small attempt to share my travel experiences with the world. But expect it to be in buckets, not running hot water. Next day, take the same route back till Kunzum Pass and go to Manali. The entire road actually got washed out in landslide. Day 2 Rampur to Kaza 4) Lastly, will i be able to rent a bike/two-wheeler at Kaza to travel to the nearby places? If you reach there by 9, call the driver and have him pick you from the bus stand and be on your way to Kaza straight away. Is there any braething problem at Chandra Taal, I have a new swift dzire fully automatic transmission in which one can have a manual drive also . Day7. There are a few problems here. Thank you in advance. hi loved your blog for spiti its very helpful.. we are 4 ppl traveling to spiti starting to trip from shimla and ending at manali. Hi Vargis ,

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we are traveling in inova and there are 6 member in group. Hi Suraj Bhai Expect the price of the tent to be around Rs. I envey you .. wish i had the time like you to spend.. keep it going.. Planning to visit in mid-late September in my own 44. I can help you with an itinerary but how are you traveling from Bangalore. How Hygienic are the Camps at Chandratal? https://vargiskhan.com/log/how-to-plan-a-trip-from-delhi-to-chandratal-lake/. Other than this, the next nearest hotels are in Kaza, at a distance of 58 kilometers. Hope you like it !!! Drive up to Pin Valley and return to Kaza the same day. If you were traveling on Spiti Circuit from Shimla side, you will not face altitude sickness at Chandratal. Hi Shailesh Where are you starting from? Thanks for taking the time to drop a note. Camping in the middle of nowhere where you will sleep under two blankets in even July is a memory that you will cherish for long.

The beddding provided will be very warm and comfortable. You will encounter rain around Manali but nothing after you cross Rohtang Pass. Hello.. Chandratal is a sweet water lake in the middle of nowhere so yes, there is a lot of vegetation around it and wild animals do visit the lake for drinking water. Road may not open that early. There cannot be a hotel here. Most of your time is going to be spent on the road traveling. Sanchit. 3 Chitkul

Hi Nikhil, No need to pre-book. You reach Kunzum Pass top and from there you take the small road that I posted a picture of above. Also read: Recommended Guest Houses & Hotels in Spiti Valley. Would my expenses go down significantly? I am driving on my Ecosport and hope that should not be a problem. It will be boiled on a stove and given to you so you also will have to use it a little conservatively.

There are smaller tents available as well for one person. Do not camp right next to the lake primarily for three reasons. Take a look at his tents, if you like then you may stay otherwise take a look at any of the others. Yes rented motorcycles are available there. ALSO WE ARE COMING FROM CHANDIGARH. Route depends on how many days you have in hand. Talk to him, stay at his hotel and camp while you are there, give my reference and the taxi wont cost you much.

Hi Tarun The biggest hindrance in your plan is of Rohtang Permits. And after 10, vehicles coming from Kaza reach Kunzum and go towards Chandratal. We are planning to visit Mid august. Is the chandratal lake visible from camp at night or will be have to travel to the lake from the camp at night/morning. I AM PLANNING TO VISIT CHANDERTAL LAKE WITH MY FRIENDS ON 18TH JUNE. The other two nearest places where accommodation is available are Losar or Batal. nice info , thank you.

If you want to know about the entire Spiti Valley, I will recommend reading How to Plan a Trip to Spiti Valley. Day-4 Batal/Kunzum Chandrataal (Will stay in Jamaicas camps at chandrataal) Could you please tell me how far is Chandrataal from the road head bus stop? This is the closest the camps can be now. The third reason is that the locals here, the shepherds to be precise, treat Chandratal as their own property; and you will be surprised to know that all the owners pay them money for running their campsites at the lake. Rithink No Chandratal camps will set up around June 1st week at earliest. Reach Tabo and take a homestay. First thing you need to worry about is the permit for Rohtang Pass. I am sorry but I do not have any contacts for anny drivers but if you are travelling for 9-10 days following my itinerary, you wont really need a driver. One last thing, would it be any helpful if I can get a friend to tag along? Hello Rajesh If you have 6-7 days from Chandigarh then yes, you can definitely do the circuit. Or will you be in Manali on 8th? Will it be viable to take this car from Manali? Hello sir, If v do round trip, Will we be able to explore enough places ? Thanks . I am aslo looking in Airbnb. Also, Im just looking to make the most the changing vistas of Spiti and the home stays and monasteries, etc. You cannot just reach Manali, rent a bike and be on your way. Can I expect camp site to be open that time ?

No one will charge you any lesser than this. 3. Appreciate it. 4 Chitkul to Kalpa Wildlife, I have encountered myself. Thanks. July is partially a rainy season, will that be a breaker to drive to chandratal from Delhi? Hi Anil I have the same question! 3) Also, will the manali route be closed while ending my trip? And finally do we need any permit to take any of these routes from any of the offices? You are welcome brother !!! Mobile Network & Data Connectivity in Spiti Valley, Recommended Guest Houses & Hotels in Spiti Valley, How to Handle Acute Mountain Sickness in Spiti Valley, Chandratal Status 2020 | Chandratal Lake Road Status - Vargis Khan, Zojila Pass Road Status and Condition 2022 23, How to Plan a Trip to Leh Ladakh A Complete Travel Guide, How to Plan a Trip to Spiti Valley A Complete Travel Guide, Zanskar, Hanle 15 days itinerary from Chandigarh, UberCPM.Com Review Waste of Time and Space. In fact I m planning to take bus from delhi to people on 17th oct and 18 th to 19 people yo kaza hrtc bus. Also read: Mobile Network & Data Connectivity in Spiti Valley.

We are planing trip from 8th june to 12th june 2017 via Manali. Take a drive to the nearby villages in Pin Valley I could not find a proper guide to create the itinerary I was looking for. They will take a bit of money but will give you a nice spot and also allow to use their washrooms. For the third night, i am planning to stay in manali. 6th or 7th June at earliest is when the camps will start at Chandratal. (As a Plan B) Hi Soumillya Can you check back with me in July or August please before you go? You will leave your vehicle there and walk the last 1 kilometer to the lake. Charges for pitching your own tent near to a campsite are Rs. Thanks for the best info Sir Take a campsite. Hi Nikhil If you mean start from Manali in the morning, cross Rohtang and reach Chandratal to stay for the night then yes, the answer is yes. Your itinerary looks Ok, though Manali to Kaza and then to Mud can be a bit of long stretch to cover on a single day. For more details on this, please read How to Handle Acute Mountain Sickness in Spiti Valley. How to float an AdSense Ad to left or right? Do you have any idea what will be the cost of going from Kaza to Chandrataal and coming back next day to Batal or Kaza by Taxi? There is no cemented hotel or guest house. As i think our route plan should be as below Please tell me. Could you please suggest me with the route plan for Chandrataal and Kaza and if our car is fine to travel Gramphoo to Batal. Only thing I can suggest is to contact a travel agent or some hotel in Manali a few days in advance and ask if they can arrange for your permits in exchange of a payment. We need your suggestion for accommodations. Kunzum Pass will probably remain closed until late May. My friend and me, are planning a budget trip to Spiti (esp. Permit is a biggest issue i can see. WILL IT BE FINE OR DO I HAVE TO HIRE A TAXI? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2016 - Vargis Khan.

He will ask you to talk to the Dhaba owner in front of the guest house and book a campsite there. Next day, catch a bus from Kaza to Manali. 19 Chitkul to Kalpa The camp sites usually warp up by October 10th, Hi Mr Vargis, it has been a very informative blog. It pretty much depends on how well you are able to negotiate but expect it to be at least Rs. It will be open by Mid June Ritvik so you can do it. Also, will there be camps available at this time near Chandratal lake ? Can you please tell me if the camps are available on the spot or do we have to pre-book them by any sort? As that is the main place I wanna go to. Day4 kalpa to nako

AdsOptimal Review Best Google AdSense Alternative, How To Identify Fake Supplement A few Simple Tips, Import Duty on Health Supplements in India. The road to Chandratal is a very narrow stretch and you will have to be good at the wheel if you are coming by car. You are welcome bro !!!. Hello Mr. Das Rohtang Pass will be open but accommodation at Chandratal may become a challenge. The road is hard to miss, and there is a large board as well which will point you in its direction. Rent a bike, and take off to Chandrataal. You submit the documents before in first half of the day and then go back to DM office to collector the permits in second half. Regarding your trip to Kibber, please take a look at the post below. As soon as I see a blog written by you,I read itthey are so useful.. am planning a trip to kaza in june.. can you please tell that is rented bike available in kaza for chandratal or rohtang? Thanks for the information Buddy!

Chances as of now are that Manali route will remain open. It is still under work and a bit risky to cross, as I was told told a couple of days ago. Hi Siddhant. please suggest something. We 3 friends are planning to go to chandratal lake during first week of August.Is it a good time to visit nd do we have to book before hand? Hello Disha If your Son was fine during Ladakh trip, am sure he will be Ok IN Spiti. Day5. Thanks. Depending on the charges, some camps offer attached washrooms and some offer a common washroom. 1. First question- Is it possible to reach before dark, if we leave manali around 12? Im not yet convinced on how I must be traveling once there or where I should be staying. VERY HELPFUL INFORMATION SIR. Can you pitch your own tent at Chandratal? You will have to catch this bus from Attargo bridge at around 5 PM. Yes, you can pitch your own tent as well. I have plan to visit chandratall from KAZA on 9th oct22 and i also want to stay chandratall Parasol Chandertal camp at night. Im 18 and planning to do a solo backpack to Spiti Valley b/w May 15 May 30, anywhere there for 7-10 days. You can camp there but seek guidance at the camping sites at Chandratal and if possible, take a guide from there. The menu will only comprise of simple vegetarian dishes. http://roadragas.com/index.php?threads/batal-to-gramphoo-road.2589/. Request you to kindly go through my itinerary and suggest if any changes need to be done. If yes, then from where should i get it? I am slightly apprehensive about doing Chandratal and return via Manali because I have heard that Chandratal and Rohtang is closed around mid june. Jamaicas camps will be up and running by 11th, I just spoke to him. Thanks Ayush. Apart from Chandratal, if you have some time, you can also drive through Lahaul valley, towards Jispa. Spend evening and night there. Camp sites too at Chandratal do not get functional until early June.

Some of the campsites charge more than that as well but I am mentioning the lowest Chandratal lake camping cost that you will have to pay. Tabo to kaza what may be the taxi fare ? 3) how are the road conditions through out , specially chandrataal to manali, we will be traveling by innova Im planning to visit Chandra Tal this June end but my issue is that Ill be having 5-6 days max for this tour. V will reach Chandigarh on 1st day by 12 afternoonthen travel via rented car. Is it doable in this time frame on a swift dzire? Hi Anirban Monsoon can be a little troublesome at this time of the year around Manali but people still travel to Spiti so you should be Ok. Everything will be provided by Jamaica, you do not have to arrange for anything at all. And what other options are available there. There is a bus that goes to Mud village every evening 4 PM from Kaza. How long does it take from Manali to Kaza by own Brezza ?! I am planning to go Spirit in 2nd week of October and would like to go Chandratal on 15th October . Take a look at the pics in this article, this is how the road between Kaza and Manali is. Also is it ok to take swift Dizire to this terrain?

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