Chandra Taal Lake, popularly known as “Moon Lake,” earned its name from its crescent form. The lake’s radiant blue water reflects the region’s charisma and entices visitors with its astounding backdrop of the surrounding Himalayas.
Chandra Taal Lake is the source of the river Chandra and despite its Challenging terrain and remote destination, it is a travelers paradise. Chandra Taal in Spiti Valley Trek is a dream trek for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts travel to this place just to capture endangered snow leopards.
Chandra Taal Lake is considered sacred due to various myths about the Chandra Taal. The mythological Chandra Taal myths create an ambiance that generates tourists’ spirituality and devotion.
So, let’s untangle these Myths about Moon Lake in Spiti Valley tour packages.
Another myth about the Chandra Taal goes back to the Mahabharata. It is stated that when the Pandavas went into exile, they were gradually separated from their spirits. Yudhishthira, the eldest of all, died in Chandra Taal Lake. Lord Indra arrived with his chariot and carried his soul to heaven. Because of this, residents see Chandra Taal Lake as sacred, comparing it to the Ganga River.
One of the other stories of Moon Lake is that Lord Indra, the “King of Gods,” bathed in the sacred water of Chandrataal Lake to wash away his sins. People around the country visit the lake to take a dip and wash away their sins in the holy water.
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The people still think that the mermaid in search of love lives by the lake and steals things from unmarried men and that only single men can see her.
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