Best Winter Trek - Chopta - Tungnath & Chandrashila
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Trek Duration
02 Nights/ 03 Days -
Total Trek Distance
10 kms -
Difficulty Level
Easy to Moderate -
Altitude
12,110 Ft. -
Best Time
Sep to Feb -
Age To Trek
15 to 70 Years
Chopta Trekking Package
Package Starting from Rs.5999 Per Person Only
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Delhi to Delhi
2 Nights/ 3 Days Tour. - Our Company is Certified by Uttarakhand Tourism.
- Accommodation + Food + Transportation + Trekking Guide.
- We are largest Service Providers in Uttarakhand. i.e. No outsourcing.
- 15 Years of Experience.
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CHOPTA ROUTE MAP
Chopta
A Charming Hill Station of Uttarakhand Garhwal,which is surrounded by the stunning view of snow-covered Himalayas which is situated in the lap of forest with a long Meadow, smiling to welcome you.
Chopta is known as Mini Switzerland due to its freezing temperature in winter located at an altitude of 2600 mts above the sea level with Vibrant view of Himalayas peaks like Trishul, Nanda Devi , Chaukhamba It’s also connect with wild life sanctuary of Kedarnath.
Chopta is the initiation point of the trek to famous Tungnath Mandir (one of the Panch-Kedars) and summit Chandrashilla. The region is rich in varied flora and fauna, with plenty of Rhododendron and deodar trees all around.
Tungnath Trek
The sacred Tungnath temple at an altitude of 3,680 metres atop Chandranath Parbat is the highest shrine among the Panch Kedars and marks the site where the arm of Lord Shiva appeared. The magnificent temple with a 16 door dome enshrines a Shivalinga and an idol of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The temple of Nanda Devi is another important shrine at Tungnath. The peak of Tungnath is considered to be very sacred as it is the source of three springs which form the river Akashkamini. The site of amazing Akashlinga waterfall is truly spectacular, as it seems to descending directly from heaven. The shrine of Tungnath closes during the winters and the priests move to Mukunath, about 19 kms.
Chandrashila Trek
The shrine of Chandrashila or the moon mountain’ is another worth visiting site near Tungnath. The beautiful trek to Chandrashila passes through scenic surroundings and takes about 1 hour from the temple
Deoria Tal Trek
A side trip can be taken to a beautiful lake called Deoria Situated at a height of 2200 mtr, the lake is surrounded by green forests. The majestic Chaukhamba peak reflecting in the crystal clear waters looks at arms reach. The first 7 km up to Sari village can be covered by motor and the remaining 3 km has to be trekked.
Highlights
- Tungnath Temple - The Highest Temple of Shiva in the world.
- Chandra Shila - The Moon Temple, Best place for 360 view of snow covered Peak
- View of Chaukhamba peak and many more peak
- Deoria Tal - The Natural Lake in the Mountain
- Explore Birth watching - Like Monal Birds , most famous Bird also know for National Bird of Uttarakhand.
- Ancient Temple – MaaDhari Devi Temple ,Narsingh Temple, YogDhyanBadri Temple.
- Mysterious view of Confluence of Rivers – Devprayag, Rudrapraya and many more.
- Evening Bonfire and Lite Music Vibe
Detailed Itinerary
At Meet on Mayur Vihar ext. Delhi , Haridwar , Rishikesh
The journey start from Delhi. Time is of the essence in a trekking experience. Hence, we advise our travellers to assemble at Mayur Vihar extension Metro Station (gate no.2 ) at 9 pm. Chopta is 450 km away from Delhi and takes approximately 14 hours to reach. Route -We make our way through Meerut, Muza arnagar, Roorkee, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Ukhimath before reaching Chopta the following day. The journey to Rishikesh is an overnight one, a er that we buckle up for another 8 hours of a li le strenuous yet stunning mountain drive! Most pa of the journey traverses the mountainside, with the river owing below you. (Don’t forget to take pictures at the con uence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag
About 35 km after Rudraprayag, we take the road to Kedarnath. You will continue traveling on this road to arrive at Chopta via Agastyamuni (named after the famous saint Augustya and also a small market place for the vicinity villages) and Ukhimath (A tiny hamlet also known for being the winter seat of Kedarnath). The estimated arrival time is around lunch. Long journeys can be exhausting for some hence this fairly early arrival gives you time to relax and rejuvenate and for those not too tired from the journey it is a picturesque campsite, an eye candy for the shutterbugs. You can go around the campsite and explore the trails around. The forests around here appear like those straight out of a movie. Early to bed and early to rise is definitely what we prefer. We advise our travellers to get proper rest before we get up, close and personal with Chandrashila also known lovingly as the Moonpeak the following day.
Note – In this place there is a basic accommodation available with hygienic simple Veg- food so don’t expect any luxurious but I am sure that the beauty of nature you found here is never comparable with any Luxurious…
Up, Uppity Up! As we gear up for the most enthralling day of the Deoriatal Chopta Chandrashila trek we a empt to climb the summit which is one of the most captivating and unparalleled of any summits that you might have witnessed. (If the weather gods permit). This reminds us there are various legends associated with this place. According to a popular folklore, this is the place where lord Rama meditated a er defeating the demon-king Ravana.
Another legend says that moon-god Chandra spent time here in penance. The trek from Chopta to Tungnath is approximately 3 km in distance and a fu her ascend of 1.5 km steep ascend leads to the summit of Chandrashila. The trail till Tungnath from Chopta is a well paved cemented trail and fu her from Tungnath to Chandrashila, the trail becomes a li le rickety. For those who are ardent lovers of history - The Tungnath Temple is one of the Panch Kedar temples and is considered the highest temple of Lord Shiva in the world. The legend states that sage Vyas Rishi advised the Pandavas that since they were responsible for killing their own kin the Kauravas during the Kurukshetra war in Mahabharat, their act could be pardoned only by Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva being mi ed with Pandavas disguised himself as a bull. Pa s of this bull appeared in 5 di erent places, each of these identi ed as a Panch Kedar. The Pandavas built temples at each of these locations to seek penance, worship, blessings and pardon from Lord Shiva. Tungnath is identi ed as the place where the hands were seen. The trek is pleasant but is a very steep climb. It ascends sharply towards the end. You can also notice a change in the landscape due to an increase in the altitude. The tree line ends before Tungnath temple and a er that, you may nd only shrubs. It normally takes around 3 hours to reach the Tunganth temple from Chopta and another 1 hour to reach the Chandrashila summit from the temple. Once at the top of the peak, you get a panoramic view of the mountains of Garhwal and Kumaon. The Chandrashila Peak is at an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. It o ers pe ect panoramic views of remarkable peaks of U arakhand such as Kedarnath, Mandani, Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi, Ghodi, etc. A er capturing some beautiful shots at the summit, the trek back to Chopta is via the same route taken while ascending. It takes approx. 30 minutes to reach Tungnath and another 60 -90 minutes to reach Chopta from Tungnath.
CHOPTA TO DEORIA TAL TO DELHI
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- If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.) then the participants would be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount that can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for same package worth the same amount. (Subject to availability)
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FAQ's about Chopta Trek
Chopta is beautiful destination located in Uttarakhand , northern state of India, The Charming Hills Station is also famous with the name of mini Switzerland of India, The View of Chaukhamba peak, Nature vibe with Desse forest make this beauty more vibrant, Enven the ancient Temple of Shiva Temple, Tunganath, make you feel the blessing of Shiva, and 360 view of Himalayas from Chandra Shilla peak was so amazing.
The sacred Tungnath temple at an altitude of 3,680 metres atop Chandranath Parbat is the highest shrine among the Panch Kedars and marks the site where the arm of Lord Shiva appeared. The magnificent temple with a 16 door dome enshrines a Shivalinga and an idol of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The temple of Nanda Devi is another important shrine at Tungnath. The peak of Tungnath is considered to be very sacred as it is the source of three springs which form the river Akashkamini. The site of amazing Akashlinga waterfall is truly spectacular, as it seems to descending directly from heaven.
The shrine of Tungnath closes during the winters and the priests move to Mukunath, about 19 kms.
The shrine of Chandrashila or the 'moon mountain' is another worth visiting site near Tungnath. The beautiful trek to Chandrashila passes through scenic surroundings and takes about 1 hour from the temple.
CHOPTA TO TUNGNATH TREK -4 KMS TREK
Its Easy Trek, If you physically fit & ok with medical fitness , you can easy to cover trek in 2-3 Hrs as per your efficiency level.
TUNGANTH TO CHANDRA SHILA TREK- 01 KM TREK
Its Easy Trek, Just 1 kms more and you can rach Chandra Shila Point, just in 30 to 40 mins, as per your efficiency level.
SARI VILLAGE TO DEORIA TAL -2.5 KMS TREK
Yes, Its Easy Trek, If you physically fit & ok with medical fitness , you can easy to cover trek in 1 – 2 Hrs as per your efficiency level.
You have to reach Chopta via Haridwar or Rishikesh.
You can book a complete Chopta Trek package by Monk Travel Hardwar which provides Transportation, accommodation, food, and an experienced trekking guide with 100 % commitment to best service.
- Winter (Nov, Dec, Jan)
- Spring (Feb, March, April)
- Summer (May, June, July)
- Monsoon (Aug, Sept, Oct)
Snow will be visible during winter time in Chopta, From 15th Nov till March, Depend on Climate and weather.
There are many nearby places to visit, like Tungnath, Chandrashila, Deoria Tal, Om Kareshwar Temple, Makku Math etc.
- Delhi to Haridwar/ Rishikesh – 200 km
- Rishikesh to Chopta – 250 km
- Chotpa – Tungnath Trek point – 15 km
- Chopta to Deoriatal Trek Point – 10 kms Trek
- Sunglass & moisturizer or sunscreen cream.
- Heavy & light woolen clothing and wind sheeter jacket & raincoat.
- Hand gloves & cap (woolen and sun cap).
- Personal medical kit.
- Umbrella and small handbag.
- Woollen Cloths.
- Trekking Boots
- Trekking poles
- Shirts / T-shirts
- Trousers / Track Pants
- Windproof jacket
- Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater
- Thermal inner wear (upper & lower)
- Woollen cap
- Mittens (Woollen gloves)
- Scarf
- Woollen socks (extra pairs to be carried)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Cap / Hat
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Camera (with extra film rolls and batteries)
- Sunglasses
- Personal toiletries Books, if you like reading
- A small backpack (It will contain what you will need during a trekking day and carried by you
Destination Map
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