| Chandra Taal | |
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  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)[1] |
| Max. width | 0.41 km (0.25 mi)[1] |
| 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 acre meter |
| Surface elevation | 4,250 m (13,940 ft) |
| Frozen | December-March |
| Islands | 1 |
| Official name | Chandertal Wetland |
| Designated | 8 November 2005 |
| Reference no. | 1569[2] |
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Chandra Taal (lit. 'moon lake') is a lake in the upper Chandra valley of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India.[1] 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.
- ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference
hplahaulspitiwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Chandertal Wetland". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ Rout, Sonam. "LAKE BATHYMETRY SURVEY AND MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH ALTITUDE LAKE THE CHANDRATAL IN WESTERN HIMALAYA". Journal of Critical Reviews.