The Moon Lake Chandrataal

The Moon Lake Chandrataal is situated at an altitude of about 4300 mts (approx.14100 ft.) above the sea level in the frosty Spiti Valley of Lahaul & Spiti district of the beautiful Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
The Moon Lake Chandrataal once was a halting place for traders from Tibet & Ladakh who went to Spiti & Kullu Valley for trading, but today it has become an appealing destination for a large number of venturesome folks across the world. The Moon Lake Chandrataal is a spectacular sweet water lake which is amongst one of the sources of the mighty Chandra River.
According to legend, The Moon Lake Chandrataal is the location from where Lord Indra’s chariot picked up Yudhishthira, the eldest of Pandava’s, in his ascent to heaven. Yudhishthira is the only human being to have journeyed to heaven in mortal appearance.
The Moon Lake Chandrataal is a perfect blend of the Biking & Trekking for the adventure junkies, which will take you through the captivating charm of the Lahaul & Spiti Valley and also through the magnificent Himalayas to the tranquilizing Chandrataal Lake for the rejuvenation of the inner soul.