5 Days / 4 Nights · Moderate to difficult

Chandranahan Lake Trek

A Pabbar Valley trek from Janglik through Dayara and Litham meadows to a high glacial lake system below the Chanshal–Buran landscape.

Trek overview facts

Trek essentials

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights

Group sizePrivate / small group

Best timeMay to June and September to October

Maximum altitudeAbout 4,200 m

Start pointJanglik near Rohru

DifficultyModerate to difficult

Trek overview

Everything You Need to Know

Chandranahan is the focused lake trek for walkers who want the Pabbar Valley meadows without committing to the full Buran Ghati crossover. The route shares the approach through Janglik, Dayara and Litham before following the upper valley towards the lake system. River crossings, snow bridges and the final altitude make the excursion more demanding than the green approach days suggest. A flexible turnaround point protects both the group and the fragile high-altitude catchment.

Trek Gallery

Trek Highlights

Walk through Janglik and the upper Pabbar Valley
Camp on the broad Dayara meadow
Use Litham as a high-valley base
Approach the Chandranahan glacial lake system
Return by the same valley without a pass crossing

Trail guide

Chandranahan Lake Trek Route and Distance

Start at Janglik and climb to Dayara, then continue to Litham. Use Litham as the base for an early excursion towards Chandranahan Lake, returning before afternoon weather. Descend through Dayara and Janglik. The final path and accessible lake edge vary with snow and stream flow.

Choose your dates

Best Time for the Chandranahan Lake Trek

May to June and September to October are the broad windows. Early-season snow can cover the upper trail, and the monsoon can make streams dangerous. Autumn is often clearer but has colder nights and shorter days. Local confirmation is essential before leaving Rohru.

Day by day

Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Rohru to Janglik | Drive to the roadhead and complete a short orientation walk.

Day 2

Janglik to Dayara | Climb through forest and pasture to the meadow camp.

Day 3

Dayara to Litham | Follow the valley to Litham and keep the afternoon easy for acclimatisation.

Day 4

Chandranahan Lake excursion | Start early, cross streams only under guide direction and return to Litham or Dayara.

Day 5

Descend to Janglik | Walk back to the roadhead and drive towards Rohru.

What’s Included

A trek leader familiar with Chandranahan Lake Trek
A route and weather briefing at Janglik near Rohru
The camps or simple stays named in the confirmed itinerary
Only meals and local transfers itemised for this 5 Days / 4 Nights route
Permits specifically confirmed for the departure

Not Included

Travel to Janglik near Rohru unless listed in the quotation
Personal equipment not named in the Chandranahan Lake Trek gear package
Rescue, evacuation, insurance and medical expenses
Food or lodging outside the confirmed 5 Days / 4 Nights itinerary
Personal purchases and unlisted services

Stay, Meals and Transport

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Stays & Meals

Chandranahan Lake Trek uses the camps, village rooms or simple mountain accommodation appropriate to its 5 Days / 4 Nights route. The final plan must name each halt and meal arrangement because facilities can change by season.

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Transport

The transfer plan for Chandranahan Lake Trek must state how the group reaches Janglik near Rohru and where it finishes. Snow, road damage or local controls can move the practical pickup point.

Booking and Cancellation

Chandranahan Lake Trek operates only when its route and weather are considered safe.
The leader may change a camp, shorten a stage or turn back below About 4,200 m.
Insurance should cover trekking at this elevation and emergency evacuation.
Participants must disclose medical conditions relevant to a Moderate to difficult trek before confirmation.

Chandranahan Lake Trek FAQs

Is Chandranahan Lake the same trek as Buran Ghati?

It shares the lower approach, but this itinerary returns from the lake area instead of crossing Buran Ghati.

How difficult is it?

The approach is moderate; altitude, snow and stream crossings make the lake day more demanding.

Can beginners join?

Fit beginners with prior day-hike experience may be considered on a guided, well-paced plan.

Can I swim in the lake?

No. It is a fragile high-altitude water body; entering it is unsafe and environmentally inappropriate.

Why might the group turn back early?

Snow bridges, strong streams, thunderstorms, illness or poor visibility can make the final approach unsafe.