Chandra Taal
| Chandra Taal | |
|---|---|
| Location | Western Himalaya, Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 32°28′31″N 77°37′01″E / 32.47518°N 77.61706°E |
| Type | Sweet Water Lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 1.76 km (1.09 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.41 km (0.25 mi) |
| Surface area | 0.488 km2 (0.188 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 23.9 ft (7.3 m) |
| Max. depth | 139.4 ft (42.5 m) |
| Water volume | 886.85 acres (358.90 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 4,250 m (13,940 ft) |
| Frozen | December-March |
| Islands | 1 |
| Official name | Chandertal Wetland |
| Designated | 8 November 2005 |
| Reference no. | 1569 |
Chandra Taal (lit. 'moon lake') is a lake in the upper Chandra valley of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Chandra Taal is near the source of the Chandra River. Despite the rugged and inhospitable surroundings, it is in a protected niche with some flowers and wildlife in summer. It is a favourite spot for tourists and high-altitude trekkers. It is usually associated with Spiti, although geographically it lies in the watershed of the Chandra River of Lahaul. Kunzum La separates Lahaul and Spiti valleys.