Destination : Chopta
Altitude : 2,680 meters
Travel: Arrive in Chopta from your location (Delhi, Rishikesh are common starting points)
Distance from Delhi: 450 km (10-12 hours) Distance from Dehradun: 200 km (7-8 hours)
Accommodation: Stay in camps or guesthouses in Chopta
Activities: Relax after a long drive Enjoy the views of the lush meadows and snow-clad peaks Acclimatize to the altitude
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TREK TO TUNGNATH AND CHANDRASHILA
• Trek Start Point: Chopta Altitude of Tungnath: 3,680 meters
• Altitude of Chandrashila: 4,000 meters Trek Distance: 5 km (Tungnath) + 1.5 km (Chandrashila),
• Total: 6.5 km one way Trek
• Duration: 4-6 hours (round trip)
• MORNING : Start Early: Begin your trek around 7-8 AM to avoid the midday heat. Trek to Tungnath: The trail is well-paved, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. The Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva temple in the world, and it's open from April to November. The trek oers stunning views of the Himalayas, including peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.
• AFTERNOON :
Tungnath Temple: Visit the ancient and revered temple.
Trek to Chandrashila: From Tungnath, trek a steeper but shorter trail to reach the Chandrashila summit. Chandrashila oers 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. Ideal for photography and enjoying the serenity of the mountains. Return to Chopta: Head back to Chopta by evening. Relaxation: Unwind by the campfire, enjoy stargazing, and rest aer a fulfilling trek.
EVENING :
• Return to Chopta: Head back to Chopta by evening. Relaxation: Unwind by the campfire, enjoy stargazing, and rest aer a fulfilling trek.
• Trek Start Point: Sari Village (1,950 meters)
• Trek Duration: 1-2 hours Travel to Sari Village
• After breakfast, drive to Sari village (20 km from Chopta, around 45 minutes). Begin the trek to Deoriatat, a gradual and easy hike. The trek takes you through beautiful forests with views of distant snow-covered peaks Day 3
• TREK TO DEORIATAL MORNING :
• Arrive at Deoriatat : The lake sits at an altitude of 2,438 meters and oers stunning reflections of the Chaukhamba massif in its clear waters. Begin the trek to Deoriatat, a gradual and easy hike. Have lunch by the lake and enjoy the serenity.
• AFTERNOON :
• Stay Option: Either camp near Deoriatal or return to Sari village. If you choose to stay, enjoy a quiet evening by the lake, stargazing under the clear Himalayan sky.
Morning: If you stayed at Deoriatal, wake up to sunrise views over the lake and surrounding mountains.
Return to Base: Trek back to Sari Village and drive to your next destination (Rishikesh/Delhi)