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Chandra Taal 🌊

Ramsar Site — Himachal Pradesh | Designated 8 November 2005

State

Himachal Pradesh

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

0.49km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2005

8 November 2005

Region

North

Biogeographic region

★High-altitude lake in the Himalayas

About Chandra Taal

A high-altitude lake in the Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh. Named for its crescent shape, it is a popular trekking destination and important wildlife habitat.

North RegionHimachal PradeshRamsar Site

Location

Chandra Taal — Himachal Pradesh (North Region)

More Wetlands in Himachal Pradesh

Pong Dam Lake

Designated: 2002 · 157 km²

Renuka Lake

Designated: 2005 · 0.20 km²

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the North region:

Sultanpur National Park

Haryana

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary

Haryana

Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary

Punjab

Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve

Punjab

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.