Suraj Tal Lake Spiti Valley Trek, Tours, Bhaga Valley And Best Time To Visit

Suraj Tal Lake known as the third largest lake of India is situated at an altitude of 4950 meters above sea level. Located in the Spiti Valley, Suraj Lake literally means the lake of the Sun God. This place just below the Baralacha Pass is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. There is a belief about this lake that by taking a dip here, sins are destroyed.

The lake attracts many people to its side. Therefore this lake is also considered spiritual. This lake is also more popular because it comes in the way of Manali-Leh road. Due to this, it is extremely popular for trekking and bike trips. Suraj Tal Lake is very special for both adventurous and spiritual people. So let’s tell more information about the lake.

Suraj Tal Trek

Suraj Tal Trek is a popular trek. And the travelers who visit the lake love it. The trekking starts from the camp house of Spiti. It’s called Zingjingbar. This place is 18 km away from the lake. One has to travel by car or taxi via Manali-Leh highway to reach Zingjingbar. Xingjingbar Reach Trekkers cross a bridge on the north bank and proceed towards the Bhaga River. After crossing the river, the tourists reach Suraj Tal after climbing a steep hill.

Best Time To Visit Suraj Tal Lake

Tell us about the best time to visit Suraj Tal Lake. So the best time to visit this lake is between the months of May to October. Because the weather is relatively warm during that months. Along with this it is easy to go for trekking and bike ride. Because the road is clear in this season. Due to which your journey also becomes pleasant.

Suraj Tal Bike Tours

Bike tours to Suraj Tal Lake are organized by tourists. The time at which the area around Suraj Tal is safe and predictable. The route taken for the bike tour starts from Manali-Leh. Another route comes from Keylong, located near the banks of the Bhaga Valley. This journey takes about 5 hours and the journey route is 100 km long.

Bhaga Valley 

One of the important features that describe SurajTal Lake is the Bhaga Valley. It starts from the south-west floor of Baralacha Pass. The area around it is barren rocky. and is not hindered by any population. A narrow valley devoid of any vegetation leads up to Darcha. It is the first village in the valley.

Travelers can see many settlements and people living there. As it goes on. He comes on the right bank of the river Bhaga. There is plantation of shrubs and trees in it. It widens to its confluence with the Chandra River at Tandi, while it has terraces between Darcha and Tandi. The area is under cultivation in the lower slopes.

Best Places To Visit Near Suraj Tal Lake

Chandratal Lake

Mountain Biking In Spiti

Shashur Monastery

Kaza 

Kibber

Baralacha La 

Key Monastery

Dhankar Lake

Dhankar Monastery

Trilokinath Temple

Kunzum Pass

Pin Valley National Park

How To Reach Suraj Tal Lake

Suraj Tal is 65 km from Keylong and the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti district. Tourists can reach here by road through the National Highway NH 21. Which is known as Leh-Manali Highway. The road leading to Suraj Tal Lake is about 3 km from the Baralacha-La pass. From which travelers can go till the lake.

Suraj Tal Lake Map

Video of Suraj Taal Lake

Interesting Facts

Suraj Tal is the district headquarters of Lahaul Spiti district.

It can be reached by road through National Highway NH 21.

Suraj Tal is a lake situated at an altitude of 4950 meters above sea level.

It is known as the third largest lake of India.

Located in the Spiti Valley, Suraj Lake literally means the lake of the Sun God.

This place is like a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.

There is a belief about the lake that by taking a dip here, sins are destroyed.

It is extremely popular for trekking and bike trips.

SurajTal Lake is very special for both adventurous and spiritual people.

FAQ

Q .What is Suraj Tal and Chandratal?

Suraj Taal or Tso Kamtsi is one the highest glacial lakes of India located in Lahaul valley, Himachal Pradesh. 

Q .Which river originates from Suraj Tal lake?

Bhaga river

Q .Which lake is called lake of Sun in India?

SurajTal lake

Q .How can I reach Suraj Tal lake?

Suraj Tal is located on the Manali Leh highway which means that to get here, you will first have to reach Manali. From Manali, you can go to the lake via either Rohtang Pass or Atal Tunnel.

Q .Where is Suraj Tal lake is situated?

Lahaul and Spiti district Suraj Tal, Himachal Pradesh.

Q .How many Tal are there in Himachal Pradesh?

There a total of 9 to 10 beautiful lakes in Himachal Pradesh.

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