GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which lake in district Lahul Spiti is known as the ‘Lake of moons’?
A
Chandratal
B
Shipi
C
Zaskar
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tso Chigma or Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal is a lake in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Chandra Taal is near the source of the Chandra River .

Detailed explanation-2: -In view of unique Features & Ecologocial importance of the Chandertal Wetland has been declared as “RAMSAR SITE” in year 2005.

Detailed explanation-3: -The distance of Chandratal lake from Manali is 140 kms. Starting from Manali early in the morning, the journey will include crossing the Rohtang pass, and passing by Gramphu, Chhatru and Batal. Another option is to take a bus to Kaza in the morning and get off at Batal.

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