While the Manali-Leh highway via Atal Tunnel is now open for light motor vehicles (and expected to open for bikes soon) up to Koksar/Gramphu, the onward motorcycle expedition from Manali to Chandratal Lake is currently not feasible. The route beyond Gramphu, including Kunzum Pass and the tracks from Gramphu to Batal, remains closed due to heavy snowfall and prevailing winter conditions. Chandratal Lake is inaccessible as of mid-May 2026. This 3-day journey is typically possible from late May or June onwards, once snow clearance operations are complete and Kunzum Pass opens.
The Manali to Chandratal route via Kunzum Pass is currently closed due to heavy snowfall and adverse winter conditions. Access to Chandratal Lake is not possible in March.
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Cross the 9km Atal Tunnel. Stop for photos at the North Portal. The Manali-Leh highway to Gramphu is now open for light motor vehicles (and expected to open for bikes soon). However, at Gramphu, the right diversion onto the dirt track towards Spiti (and further to Chandratal) is closed.
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The road to Chatru and beyond is closed due to snow.
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The road to Batal is closed.
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Chandratal Lake and its camping grounds are completely inaccessible in March due to heavy snow.
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Chandratal Lake is inaccessible in March.
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Chandratal Lake is inaccessible in March.
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Chandratal Lake and its camping grounds are completely inaccessible in March due to heavy snow.
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The return journey from Chandratal to Manali is not possible as the route is closed.
The route through Batal and Chota Dara is closed.
The route from Gramphu towards Manali (after the Atal Tunnel) is accessible, but the onward journey to Chandratal was not possible.
The expedition as planned is not feasible due to route closures.
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