Trekking in HImalayas - Chopta Chandrashila Trek
Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Duration: 4 Nights 5 Days
Destination covered: Rishikesh - Ukhimath - Deoriatal - Sari - Chopta - Tungnath - Rishieksh
Altitude: 4090 mts
Grade: Moderate Trek
Best Time: May to June and Sept to Oct
Chandrashila Trek is one of the popular trek that can be undertaken round the year, in Garhwal Himalayas except during heavy snowing months of December and January. Chandrashila summit is a rock face above the temple of Tungnath, the highest of all the temples in the Himalayas. It is a short but rigorous hike beyond the temple. The Chandrashila summit affords the most beautiful view of the Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba peaks.
Chopta is one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots in the whole Garhwal. The breathtaking view of the Himalayas is treat for the eyes as well as soul. Chopta is situated on the Gopeshwar - Ukhimath road at a distance of about 40 Kms. from Gopeshwar Chopta is 2900 mts high.Deoriatal Lake has captivating surroundings with forest all around. The mighty Chaukhamba Peak and Neelkanth peaks are reflected in the pristine waters of this lake.
Chopta Chandrashila Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Rishikesh - Ukhimath (200 kms/7-8 hrs)
Morning after B/fast we drive to Ukhimath via Devprayag, Rudraprayag. Breakfast and lunch enroute. Arrival at Ukhimath by evening. Check into Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: Ukhimath - Deoriatal (2438 mts/7998 ft)
In the morning you can see snow clapped Himalayan ranges. After breakfast start your trek to Deoriatal through dense forest of Rhodendron and lots of wild flowers and ferns. The trek will take 3- 4 hrs to reach Deoriatal. Upon arrival at Deoriatal set out the tents for overnight stay.
Day 03: Deoriatal - Sari - Chopta
In the morning trek down to Sari village (3 kms) and from here drive to Chopta through dense forest and meadows. Its 30 kms drive from Sari Village. Upon arrival at Chopta set out your tents for overnight stay. In the evening explore the magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Day 04: Chopta -Tungnath (3680 ft/12070 ft) - Chandrasila (4090 mts/13415 ft)
Chopta After an early breakfast trek to Tungnath with packed lunch. Tungnath is situated at the height of 3680 mts from the sea level the highest in India. The trek is three kms upward. Enroute you will find lush green meadows and you can see the entire range of snow clapped Himalayas. Upon arrival at Tungnath Temple and visit the temple. After relax one further one kms trek to Chandrasila peak. Later trek back to Chopta for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Chopta-Rishikesh
Early breakfast drive to Rishikesh. Trip End.
