High-Altitude Lake Treks & Tours in the Himalaya
Chandratal, Bhrigu, Beas Kund, Nilkanth, Rani Sui, Tso Moriri, Prashar
- Trips
- 8
- From
- ₹4,499
- Duration
- 3–9 days
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Alpine lakes are the Himalaya's best campsites. Chandratal (4,300 m) is the crescent lake at the end of the Hampta Pass; Bhrigu Lake sits in a meadow bowl above Manali; Beas Kund is the source of the Beas; Nilkanth and Rani Sui are quieter Lahaul and Kullu lakes; Tso Moriri is a 5,580 m pass away from Spiti; and Prashar Lake floats a famous island on its surface.
Why these trips
- Camp beside or within reach of a glacial lake on every trip
- Mix of easy (Prashar, Beas Kund) and expedition-grade (Parang La – Tso Moriri)
- Best months: June–October for all except Prashar (year-round)
The trips (8)
Compare at a glance
Season, difficulty and highest point for every trip in this list.
| Trip | Days | Price | Season | Difficulty | Max altitude | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parang La Tso Moriri Trek | 9 | ₹39,999 | Jul–Sep | Extreme | 5,580 m | Kaza |
| Hampta Pass Trek | 5 | ₹7,499 | Jun–Oct | Moderate | 4,270 m | Manali |
| Prashar Lake Tour | 4 | ₹7,999 | Year-round | Easy | 2,730 m | Mandi / Kullu / Manali |
| Manali Chandratal Tour | 4 | ₹9,999 | Jun–Oct | Easy | 4,300 m | Manali |
| Nilkanth Lake Trek | 4 | ₹6,999 | Jun–Oct | Moderate | 4,200 m | Manali |
| Bhrigu Lake Trek | 4 | ₹5,999 | May–Oct | Moderate | 4,300 m | Manali |
| Beas Kund Trek | 4 | ₹5,499 | May–Oct | Easy | 3,700 m | Manali |
| Rani Sui Lake Trek | 3 | ₹4,499 | May–Oct | Moderate | 3,400 m | Manali |
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High-altitude lake treks — FAQs
Which is the most beautiful lake trek in India?
Chandratal via the Hampta Pass for drama; Bhrigu Lake for the meadow setting; Tso Moriri via Parang La for scale and remoteness.
Can I camp at Chandratal?
Camping is allowed at the designated campsite 2–3 km from the lake (not on the shore). Both the Hampta Pass trek and the Manali–Chandratal tour include a night there.