Chandratal - Status Update?

hemant_b · Jul 13th, 2008, 14:55

Hello

Can you all please update me re Chadratal. Am planning to visit this Sunday.

1. Ok to visit at this time? Not planning to trek but rather drive.

2. How far is it from Manali and time required to drive. I do not plan to stay overnight. Plan to drive early in the morning, spend a couple of hours taking some shots and return to Manali by evening.

3. Weather? Roads?

Please let know.

Himalayan Gypsy · Jul 13th, 2008, 17:49

Bad news for you chandartaal is not accesible now, due to heavy rock fall on road.

However , it is 135 kms from manali. It will take around 5 hrs from manali, if road is cleared.

If you have any more queries just ask me.

For more help visit my web:

http://him.gypsy.googlepages.com/home

hemant_b · Jul 14th, 2008, 03:33

Thanks for the message.

Hope it clears by next weekend.

Fingers crossed.

Balvar · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:03

Dear Hemant,

I doubt if Practically Possible to go Start from Manali for Chander Tal & return back the same day. The Disacne may be 135 Kms , but it certainly takes u more than that. keepin in mimnd the recent choas enroute to Rohtang at Gulaba, Also the road from Gramphoo upto to Kunzam La is quite rough, ur Avg speed on this strech would be 20-25 Kms/hr at max.Do keep this things in mind before leaving from Manali

hemant_b · Jul 14th, 2008, 12:23

Thanks Balvar

That was useful information. I would re-assess and figure out my options.

hemant_b · Jul 14th, 2008, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balvar

Dear Hemant,

I doubt if Practically Possible to go Start from Manali for Chander Tal & return back the same day. The Disacne may be 135 Kms , but it certainly takes u more than that. keepin in mimnd the recent choas enroute to Rohtang at Gulaba, Also the road from Gramphoo upto to Kunzam La is quite rough, ur Avg speed on this strech would be 20-25 Kms/hr at max.Do keep this things in mind before leaving from Manali

Balvar

Since you seem to be a pro at this [

], Can you tell me what are my options other than ChandraTal. I already have Naggar and Vashishth on my list and am not too keen on Malana because of the Israeli scene there. What options do I have if I was to go somewhere like chandratal (green and pristine you know so i can satisfy the shutterbug) and return back the same day to manali assuming I start early and roads are clear.

voyager61 · Jul 14th, 2008, 19:40

Hi! The problem on the road near Chatru was solved the same day,blasting one big rock. So Chandratal is reachable by car,but one day from and to Manali is too much also in my view although spending some 12-14 hours on the road it could be done,but I personally would not.Pristine it was some year back,now it's quite busy,tents and people are there.

hemant_b · Jul 14th, 2008, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyager61

Hi! The problem on the road near Chatru was solved the same day,blasting one big rock. So Chandratal is reachable by car,but one day from and to Manali is too much also in my view although spending some 12-14 hours on the road it could be done,but I personally would not.Pristine it was some year back,now it's quite busy,tents and people are there.

Thanks.

Can you suggest an alternative?

My plan is to leave by 7-am-ish and be back by evening.

Jul 13th, 2008, 14:55	#1
hemant_b Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	Chandratal - Status Update? Hello Can you all please update me re Chadratal. Am planning to visit this Sunday. 1. Ok to visit at this time? Not planning to trek but rather drive. 2. How far is it from Manali and time required to drive. I do not plan to stay overnight. Plan to drive early in the morning, spend a couple of hours taking some shots and return to Manali by evening. 3. Weather? Roads? Please let know.

Jul 14th, 2008, 12:23	#5
hemant_b Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	Re Thanks Balvar That was useful information. I would re-assess and figure out my options.

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Jul 13th, 2008, 17:49	#2
Himalayan Gypsy Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 17	Bad news for you chandartaal is not accesible now, due to heavy rock fall on road. However , it is 135 kms from manali. It will take around 5 hrs from manali, if road is cleared. If you have any more queries just ask me. For more help visit my web: http://him.gypsy.googlepages.com/home

Jul 14th, 2008, 03:33	#3
hemant_b Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	Thanks for the message. Hope it clears by next weekend. Fingers crossed.

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:03	#4
Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 245	Dear Hemant, I doubt if Practically Possible to go Start from Manali for Chander Tal & return back the same day. The Disacne may be 135 Kms , but it certainly takes u more than that. keepin in mimnd the recent choas enroute to Rohtang at Gulaba, Also the road from Gramphoo upto to Kunzam La is quite rough, ur Avg speed on this strech would be 20-25 Kms/hr at max.Do keep this things in mind before leaving from Manali

Jul 14th, 2008, 19:40	#7
voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 288	Hi! The problem on the road near Chatru was solved the same day,blasting one big rock. So Chandratal is reachable by car,but one day from and to Manali is too much also in my view although spending some 12-14 hours on the road it could be done,but I personally would not.Pristine it was some year back,now it's quite busy,tents and people are there.

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