Reflecting

The Suraj Tal is the peaceful lake of the sun bordering Baralacha La. Inscribed within The Mountains of the Himalayas is the Suraj Tal, one of the world’s high-altitude lakes. Its name derives from the Sun, which means sunshine, glow, and radiance when darkness and eclipse surround. Suraj Tal is a remarkable and prominent lake in Himachal. Tourists can reach Suraj Tal from Manali by land transport via Baralacha La Pass. Suraj Tal is a significant lake in Himachal Pradesh, besides Prashar and Chandratal, and is rated very highly in the travel dictionary. Travelers reach Suraj Tal from Manali and plan a trip to Ladakh or Spiti Valley.

The Lake is deep, shorter, and covered with snow during winter. It is one of the prominent lakes in Himachal, in addition to Chandra Tal and Prashar Lake. When the reflection of the empyrean falls obliquely on the lake, the color is an eye-catcher and the cynosure of all eyes. In Suraj Tal, we can track a lot of shepherds in the surrounding environment. The weather and temperature remain freezing in the region. Chandra Tal Lake and Suraj Tal Lake differ in appearance, width, and area. The distance from Keylong to Suraj Tal is minimal and requires a few hours of driving.

Tourists can reach Suraj Tal from Rohtang Pass.

Tourists and adventurers can reach Suraj Tal from Manali via Rohtang Pass and Baralacha La Pass by road transport and by availing themselves of reserved private vehicles. The magnitude of the lake is due to the high decree, and trekkers and travelers from different corners of the world come to explore its virtue and camp at Sarchu. The lake does not look that big, but it is pretty deep and one of the high-altitude lakes in the Northern Himalayas. It looks symbolically good, and the best time to view the lake is during the winter months. The lake becomes frozen, and the mountains enslaving them look ravishing and enchanting. Many foreign tourists set up their camping tents and go for bicycle rides in the area by staying a week in the hilly arcades. Temperature dips drastically at night, so it would be wise and advisable to carry sleeping bags to protect oneself from the cold and bitterness of the region.

Suraj Tal, therefore, remains a big adventure and treasure hunt for backpackers like us, who can camp at night and spend the day taking high-quality photos of the region and the surrounding environment for retrospection. The peaceful lake is the gateway to Himachal Pradesh en route from Leh to Himachal. The water body is inscribed in a small frontier with mountains of The Himalayas enclaving it all around. The water level is not that deep, but it is advisable not to get inside for safety and precaution. There is also no provision to stay around the lake as there are no tents. Therefore, it is advisable to carry trekking gear, including sleeping tents, if one wants to plan a trip.