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H K H 4: T H E C H A N D E R T A
L L A K E T R E K ( 1 1 D a y s )
 From
lush green alpine pastures into a hi-altitude desert landscape
this enchanting trek goes over two high mountain passes
affording extensive views of the Pir Panjal and Northern
Spiti and Ladakh mountain ranges. Going through forests
of walnut and Himalayan Cedar the trek emerges into a lunar
landscape even more breathtaking. From atop the Hampta Pass
the first pass we get magnificent views of the Indersan
and Deo Tibba peaks. The approach to this hidden lake surrounded
by a circle of stark barren mountains is quite easy and
camping beside this emerald blue lake is one of the most
exhilarating experiences you'll ever have. The next pass
The Baralacha Pass is another awesome place with extensive
views of the greater Himalayan peaks. From here we take
surface transport back to Manali or you can even opt to
proceed further to Leh Ladakh if you like.
Day 1: We drove to the village of Preeni from where
we begin our climb towards the picturesque village of Setan.
Camp outside the village.
Day 2: We begin early and crossing a few streams
we go on a boulder-strewn path towards our next campsite.
We camp on an extensive meadow.
Day 3: Campsite to Balu Ka Ghera: Today the climb
is steep and can be tiring as we head towards the base of
the Hampta Pass and reach our campsite on a sandy strip
beside a mountain stream. Camp overnight.
Day 4: Over Hampta Pass (4270 metres)- Chattru.
The climb to the pass is again a steep one and once on the
pass you get spectacular views of the northern mountain
peaks of Lahaul and Spiti. We reach the tiny roadside camp
of Chattru by late evening.
Day 5: Chattru - Chotta Dara: Today the trek is
along the Spiti highway. Our next stop is another roadside
settlement of Chotta Dara. There is a seasonal teashop here
and an old Rest house. Camp nearby.
Day 6: Chotta Dara - Batal: Today we continue along
the road and walking along the Chandra River reach the next
tiny settlement and make shift Dhabha and tea stall at Batal.
Camp near the makeshift stall on an extensive grassy plain
on the banks of the Chandra river.
Day 7: Batal - Chandertal: A little ahead of the
tea stall is a rough track leading north. While the highway
continues to the Kunzum Pass and on to Spiti, this road
leads to the beautiful mountain lake. Far below you can
see the silvery Chandra River meandering towards Lahaul.
We reach the lake by early evening. Camp on the shores of
this mesmerising lake.
Day 8: Rest day at Chandratal. There are great views
of towering barren mountains all round this crystal clear
water body. Camp on the shores.
Day 9: Chandertal - Tokpoyongma: We leave early
toady as we have to ford an icy mountain stream which can
become dangerously high later in the day. Our expert mountain
guide leads the way and after crossing the torrent we walk
foe about an hour before setting up camp.
Day 10: Tokpoyongma - Tokpogongma: This is another
icy torrent which we cross early and then walk up the barren
valley. There are numerous mountain streams flowing down
these barren hillsides and we reach camp by afternoon.
Day 11: Trek to Baralacha La (4950 metres). The
walk is through a high-altitude desert and the surrounding
mou8ntains offer spectacular views. We reach the meadows
around Baralacha by afternoon from where a jeep takes us
on to Keylong the district headquarters of Lahaul. We have
an option to either spend the night here in a hotel or continue
our drive to Manali.
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us at info@himalayakingdom.com
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