Lahaul Spiti
Known as the 'Moon Lake', Chandratal is one of the highest and most breathtaking camping destinations in the Indian Himalayas, sitting at roughly 4,300 metres. The crescent-shaped lake reflects deep turquoise and sapphire hues against a backdrop of barren Himalayan peaks — making it an unmissable Lahaul Spiti trekking experience. The short but rewarding 2-km trail to the lake edge passes through meadows carpeted with wildflowers in summer.
Acclimatise for at least a day at Kaza before attempting Chandratal to avoid altitude sickness. Temperatures drop sharply after sunset even in July.