Despite the rugged and inhospitable surroundings, it is in a protected niche with some flowers and wildlife in summer.

It takes approximately two hours from Kunzum Pass to Chandra Taal.

[5] In 1871, Harcourt, Assistant Commissioner of Kullu, reported that there was a plain of good grass to the north of Chadra Taal, where shepherds brought large herds for grazing from Kullu and Kangra.

[2] Chandra Taal is home to a few species such as the Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Chukor, Black Ring Stilt, Kestrel, Golden Eagle, Chough, Red Fox, Himalayan Ibex, and Blue Sheep.

Over time, these species have adapted to the cold arid climate, intense radiation, and oxygen deficiency by developing special physiological features.