Chandra Taal
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Overview
Chandra Taal is a lake in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, and a Ramsar site.
The lake is at about 4,300 m near the source of the Chandra river in Lahaul and Spiti.
Its name means lake of the moon, from its crescent shape.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2005.
It is a popular trekking site reached from the Kunzum La area.
The lake is fed by snowmelt and springs.
It supports alpine meadows used by migratory herders in summer.
It is protected under wildlife and wetland laws because of its fragile setting.
Geography and key facts
- Lahaul, HP
- Ramsar site
- About 4,300 m
- Crescent shape
- Ramsar site 2005
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on Himalayan wetlands.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Himachal Pradesh.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Chandra Taal yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Himachal Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 32.475°N, 77.617°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)