About Chopta Trek
Chopta is such a beautiful trek in Uttarakhand. It's one of the best weekend treks in the serene Chopta and Tungnath areas of the northern Himalayas.
The best time for the Tungnath trek is from March to December, where you will get to witness the mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. At an altitude of 13,000 feet lined with fog, coniferous trees and snow, this is a trek that you must take.
Chopta Tungnath Trek Highlights-:
- Trek to one of the highest Shiva Temple in the world and discover utmost peace.
- Capture a chance to explore unique villages, forest trails, massive maple, oaks, pine trees, crystal clear lakeside, and much more.
- Hike to 12,072 feet. and admire breathtaking views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar peak, Bandrpunch,and Chokhamba peaks.
| Difficulty: | Easy To Moderate |
| Starting Point: | Natraj Chowk, Rishikesh |
| Duration: | 3 Days |
| Rishikesh to Rishikesh Charges: | INR /- 6000/Person |
| Chopta to Chopta Charges: | INR /- 4000/Person |
| Transport Type: | Sharing |
Chopta Trek Itinerary
Day-1: Rishikesh to Chopta | Drive distance - 105km | Drive duration - 5-6 hours | Altitude - 2610 meter
- You can reach Rishikesh in the morning
- Reporting time at Natraj Chowk Rishikesh - 7:00 am
- Reach in sari village at 1:00 pm and trek start to Deoriatal, trek distance - 2 km
- Reach at chopta base camp at 5:00 pm, get served with hot tea and snacks followed by lip smacking dinner.
- Overnight stay in camp surrounded by dwarfed hills.
Day-2: Chopta base camp to Tungnath summit | Trek distance - 6 km | Duration - 3-4 hours
- Morning wake up at Chopta base camp
- After a hot breakfast, the trek starts at 8:00 am for Tungnath. The trek is 5 km long; After reaching Tungnath, you can explore the Tungnath Temple.
- Then trek from Tungnath to Chandrashila peak( summit 1.5km) located at an altitude of 12,072 feet.
- After spending some time on the summit, you start the descent back to chopta base camp
Day-3: Chopta base camp to Rishikesh
- Chopta base camp to Rishikesh
- 8:00 am start the breakfast
- After breakfast you will be driving down to Rishikesh
Chopta Trek Package Inclusions:
Stay: Dome tents and A shape tents on sharing basis(Proper western Toilet)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Evening Snacks
Washroom: Dumping Toilets
Transportation: As per the variant selected
Activities: Trekking & Camping
Guide - Professional trek guide
Chopta Tungnath Trek Quick Facts:-
- Chopta Tungnath trek temperature - Day(8°C to 16°C) Night(-4°C to 5°C)
- Altitude - 12,072 ft.
- Chopta to Tungnath trek distance - 5 km
- Tungnath to Chandrashila (summit) trek distance - 1.5 km