we drive to on of most photogenic place of the Spiti valley- the chandratal lake. on the way we pass through the high altitude pass of kumzam la .stop by at the sputa and pay tribute to the local goddess. kumzam Mata as she is called .at 15,000/ feet above sea- level the kumzam pass connects kullu and Lahol to the Spiti valley. Chandratal lake –a visual marvel, this stunning blue collared lake is set at an altitude of 4300 meters above sea level in the heart of high Himalayas and is a must see on a full moon night. it drives its name ,Chandra (moon) and “tall” (lake) from the crescent shape of the lake. watch the lake change colours from crystal clear shades of blur to emerald greens by dusk. we take quick stop at batal for a cup of tea at a small tea-shop run by a beautiful old couple. from there , we continue driving on the kaja –Manali highway and stop at Chatru for lunch. drive through the famous Attal tunnel and return to Manali . over night stay at hotel.
