This high-altitude trek crosses a mountain pass connecting Lahaul with the Leh-Manali Highway, with views of Chandratal, a crescent-shaped glacial lake known for its clear water and the snow-capped peaks around it. It's a challenging route best suited to trekkers with prior high-altitude experience.
The second part of the trek, Baralacha nestled at 4,890 m above the sea level, is situated on the Leh-Manali Highway. This pass, connecting the Spiti, Ladakh, Zanskar and Lahaul Regions, is one of the high altitude motorable passes. The trail it passes through is quite enticing comprising of varied terrains, from lush green valleys and dense cover of forests of Kullu valley to barren lands of Spiti and tiny quaint villages dwelling various sects of Indo-Tibetans. Offering surprises at almost every nook and corner, Chandratal Baralacha Trek serves as one of the popular alpine treks in Himachal Pradesh, which is a paradise for trekkers, photographers and nature buffs.