lake · Chamba · 763 m

Taxi to Chamera Lake

Chamera Lake is a Ravi-river dam reservoir 25 km from Dalhousie. HPTDC runs boating, kayaking, and river-rafting. Combined with Khajjiar as a half-day tour from Dalhousie.

Best time
Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov.
Altitude
763 m
Region
Chamba
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Chamera Lake

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Dharamshala89 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Manali185 km4 hrs3,1003,9004,800Details
Kullu201 km5 hrs3,4004,3005,300Details
Mandi212 km5 hrs3,6004,5005,600Details
Kasol220 km5 hrs3,7004,6005,700Details
Shimla318 km8 hrs5,4006,8008,400Details
Chandigarh352 km8 hrs6,0007,5009,300Details
Delhi721 km17 hrs12,80016,00019,800Details

Why visit Chamera Lake

  • Boating and kayaking
  • River rafting nearby
  • 25 km from Dalhousie
  • Combine with Khajjiar tour
  • Chamera Dam viewpoint
Practical note: Water sports operated by HPTDC. Life jackets included.

Which vehicle for Chamera Lake?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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