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On-Road

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ID: IN-HP-43

Chandra Taal

Added on 10 Oct 2026

Logged by @trailx

Chandra Taal (≈4,250–4,300 m) is a high lake you can drive to in Lahaul. This route drives to its shore from Batal: about 15 km along mapped roads, reaching about 4,270 m. Ramsar wetland inside the Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary. The road ends at a car park about 1 km from the lake; the last stretch is on foot.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Typical season: Late May to early October. Check road status before setting out: landslides, snow and roadworks can close mountain roads at short notice. Drive in daylight, give way to uphill traffic and carry warm clothing.

Mission Logs10 waypoints

Distance	Direction & Instruction	Gradient	Gear Gearing suggestions are defensive and based on terrain profile. Always assess real-time conditions and the path ahead personally.
0.0 km	N Start Point	0%	2H
2.0 km	NW Continue on track	6%	2H
4.0 km	NW Continue on track	3%	2H
6.0 km	N Continue on track	5%	2H
7.4 km	N Terrain Change	-2%	2H

Note: Gear suggestions are based on terrain gradient and are for reference only.

Weather check

At Start

4011m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

32.3586, 77.6201

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 32.3586, 77.6201 @ 4011m

Quick Stats

Distance

15.08 km

Type

On-Road Sector

Elevation Range

4011m - 4266m

Max Elevation

4266 m

Max Gradient

13.1%

Highlights

Reach Chandra Taal at about 4,250–4,300 m
Drive from Batal
Ramsar wetland inside the Chandratal Wildlife Sanctuary

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Signal Verified

Emergency Simplex

146.520MHz

Team Coordination

446.006MHz

Scout Primary

146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+321 m

Total Descent

-67 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)

25.7

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)

1.25

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)48%

Moderate (3-8%)36%

Steep (>8%)16%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved1%

Unpaved99%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt

Dirt Track

99%

Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 58

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryHard

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 32.358514

MAX LAT: 32.467292

MIN LON: 77.610945

MAX LON: 77.621384

Point Spacing: 33.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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Before you go: Chandra Taal

Best time to go

Jun–Sep

Mid-June to late September is the season for high passes. Spiti and Lahaul lie in a rain shadow and stay fairly dry during the monsoon, but the Kullu and Chamba approaches often get landslides in July and August. Sach Pass is usually snowbound from late October until June.