The Lake of the Moon

History: Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal, is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in the Himalayas.The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape.

Location: It is situated in the Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The chandra taal lake is situated on a plateau (Samudra Tapu) overlooking the Chandra river which originates from a glacier near Bara-lacha-la.

Best Time to visit:The lake is accessible on foot only for few months in a year, from May to August.

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Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra_Taal