Chopta Tungnath
Duration : 3 Days
Altitude : 13120 ft
Best Season : All Season
Difficulty Level : Moderate
The Tungnath Chandrashila trek, located in Uttarakhand’s Himalayas, is a 3-day journey showcasing the region’s beauty with stops at Chopta, Deoriatal, Tungnath Temple, and Chandrashila Peak (4,000 meters). Chopta, a serene hill station, is known for its meadows, evergreen forests, and stunning sunsets. Deoriatal, a picturesque emerald lake at 2,438 meters, reflects the majestic Chaukhamba Peak in its clear waters. Tungnath Temple, at 3,680 meters, is the highest Shiva temple in the world, set in the Rudraprayag district. Above it lies Chandrashila, or Moon Peak, offering panoramic views of towering Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedar Dome, and Bandarpoonch.
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Inclusions
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Vegetarian Food
- Sharing accomodation
- Gears: Micro Spikes and Gaiters in snow conditions
- Experienced and Qualified Guides
- Sanitised and Hygienic Camp sites and Hotels
Exclusions
- 5 % GST
- Anything not mentioned in inclusion list
- Meals during Transportation
- Any kind of personal Expenses
- Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides, Heavy Snowfalls
- Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage
Itinerary
Day 1 : Haridwar to Chopta | 240 km Drive | Altitude: 7874 ft
Pick up from Haridwar at 7:00 AM and drive to Chopta, passing through Rishikesh, Devprayag, Srinagar, and Rudraprayag. Upon arrival at Chopta, settle into deluxe camps. Dinner will be served, followed by a quick introduction and briefing session with the tour leader before resting for the night.
Day 2 : Trek to Tungnath | Trek distance: 5.5 Km | Altitude: 7874 ft to 13123 ft
After breakfast, begin the trek to Tungnath Temple with an easy to moderate ascent, usually taking 3-4 hours. Continue the climb to Chandrashila Summit, where you’ll have a packed lunch at the peak. Descend back to Chopta by evening and enjoy the stunning sunset. Overnight stay will be in the camps.
Day 3 :Drive to Sari village and trek to Deoriyatal, descend to Sari Village and drive to haridawr
Leave early from Chopta and drive to Sari village. From there, hike for 2 hours to Deoriyatal and enjoy the stunning reflection of the mighty Chaukhamba peak on the lake. Descend back to Sari village by lunchtime, then drive back to Haridwar with an expected arrival time of 11:00 PM.
Things to carry
- 45-60 Ltr Bag Pack With Rain Cover & Comfortable Straps
- Hot & Cold Water Bottle Like Borosil & Milton
- Energy Bar, Dry Fruits & ORS
- Personal Medical Kit
- 2/3 Full Sleeves (Non-Cotton)
- 1 Full Fleece T-Shirt
- 1 Fleece Jacket (Woollen Or Sweater
- 1 Down Feather/Hollofil Jacket
- 1 Waterproof Jacket/Poncho
- 1 Pair Thermal Inners (Upper And Lower)
- 2 Trek Pants (Avoid Shorts & Denim Pants
- 1 Pair of Waterproof Gloves
- 1 Pair of Woollen Gloves
- Sun Cap, wollen cap, Cat 3 sunglasses
- wollen and cotton socks 3-4 pairs
- Pairs Of Sunglasses (U/V Protected)
- 1 Neck Gaiters (Buff)
- Tiffin Box
- 1 Waterproof & High Ankle Trekking Shoes
- 1 Pair Of Floaters
- Hand Sanitizer & Sunscreen Lotion
- Toothbrush And Toothpaste
- Toilet Paper And Wet Wipes
- Quick Dry Towel, Lip Balm & Antibacterial Powder
How to reach
- The closest airport to Rishikesh is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, about 20 kilometers away. Flights to Jolly Grant are available from major Indian cities, after which you can take a taxi or bus to reach Rishikesh.
- Rishikesh has a railway station, Yog Nagri Rishikesh Railway Station Junction, which is well-connected to various parts of India. Many trains from major cities stop at Rishikesh. You can check the train schedule and book your tickets in advance to reach Rishikesh by train.
- State-owned and private bus services operate regular routes to Rishikesh. You can check with local bus terminals or use online bus booking platforms to find schedules and book your tickets. The town has a well-connected bus terminal that caters to travelers arriving by bus.