The Chandra and Bhaga rivers meet at Tandi, a location in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India, to form the mighty Chenab River (also called Chandrabhaga). This confluence is a significant spot, with local legends viewing the rivers as celestial lovers merging, and holds spiritual importance in the region.
The Trilokinath Temple in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, is a unique, ancient shrine revered by both Hindus (as Lord Shiva) and Buddhists (as Arya Avalokiteshvara/Garja Fagspa) and is the only place globally where they worship the same deity. Located near Udaipur in the Chandra-Bhaga valley, this 10th-century pagoda-style wooden temple features a marble statue and is known for its stunning Himalayan setting.
Baralacha La (or Bara-lacha Pass) is a high-altitude mountain pass (around 16,040 ft) in the Zanskar Range, connecting Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul district with Ladakh, situated on the famous Leh-Manali Highway. Known as the "Pass with Crossroads," roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti, and Lahaul converge here, and it's also the source of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers (Chenab River headwaters).
Deepak Tal is a stunning, high-altitude glacial lake in the Lahaul Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, famous for its crystal-clear, blue water reflecting the surrounding snow-capped Himalayas, located directly on the popular Leh-Manali Highway near Patsio and Baralacha La
Suraj Tal, also called Tso Kamtsi or Surya Tal, is an 800 m long lake that lies just below the 4,890 m high Bara-lacha-la pass in Lahaul and Spiti district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the third-highest lake in India and the 21st-highest in the world.