CHANDERNAHAN-Journey to 7 Lakes | Part 2 | 7th Lake Myth or Hidden?

The Chandranahan Lake is a small lake fed by several springs and melting snow. It is the true source of the Pabbar River, beside which you trek throughout this journey. The lake is in an alpine zone, around the 14,000 feet — the altitude makes it a whole different adventure. The lake is in a kind of a bowl flanked by high snow peaks. Trekking to the lake feels like almost being part of a big climbing expedition.

Day 3: Dayara to Litham
Altitude: 11,075 (3,376 m) ft to 11,737 ft (3,577 m)
Time taken: 3 hours

Trek to Chandranahan lake and back to Litham
Altitude: 11,737 ft (3,577 m) to 14,000 ft (4,237 m) and back
Time taken: 6-7 hours

The Chandranahan lake is a glacial tarn that is perennially fed by snow flanks of mountains that surround it. It is not a very big lake, but getting to it is an exciting journey and extremely rewarding. Cross the stream that you get just before the Litham campsite. Continue upstream on the shepherd’s trail to a ridge top. Walk towards the snout of the waterfall from where the stream emerges. It takes about an hour and a half to get to the snout of the waterfall, marked by beautifully placed stone cairns.

Day 4: Litham to Rohru
Day 5: Rohru to Shimla