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Chopta – Chandrashila
Chopta – Chandrashila TREK ( 2N/3D )
Overview
The Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila Trek is one of the most picturesque and accessible treks in Uttarakhand, India. Known for its breathtaking views of the Himalayas, this trek offers a mix of natural beauty, spirituality, and adventure.
Key Highlights-
Chopta:
The base for the trek, surrounded by dense forests of pine, deodar, and rhododendron.
Offers stunning views of peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.
Tungnath Temple:
World’s highest Shiva temple and part of the Panch Kedar pilgrimage. Rich in history and mythology, it is believed to be over 1,000 years old. The trail to the temple is well-paved and scenic.
Chandrashila Summit:
Known for panoramic 360-degree views of Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath, Bandarpunch, Nanda Devi, and Chaukhamba.
A sunrise from this summit is an unforgettable experience.
DAY 1: Starting from Delhi, | Drive Distance: 450 km | Duration: 10/11 hours | Elevation: 2608m
- Depart from Delhi at 10:00 PM
- Stop at Devprayag to witness the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch(self) in Srinagar, a popular place in the Garhwal region.
- Reach the campsite in Bhulkana Chopta by evening and enjoy a warm welcome with tasty snacks.
- Take your time to immerse yourself in the beautiful natural surroundings.
- Have dinner at the campsite.
- Retire for the night in comfortable tents.
DAY 2: Chopta Base Camp to Tungnath and Chandrashila Summit | Trek Distance: 6.5 kms | Duration: 3 /4 hours
- Good Morning 🙂 wake up at Chopta Base Camp.
- After a hot breakfast, start the trek from Chopta to Tungnath. The trek is about 5 km long and is an ascent to a heavenly place!
- Upon reaching Tungnath, you can explore the famous Tungnath temple, known to be at least 1000 years old. It is a highlight event of the entire journey, as the temple itself attracts a lot of tourists, on a religious pilgrimage.
- The day is not over yet, as you trek(1.5KM) on to the Chandrashila peak, located at a height of more than 12,110 ft. This is one of the most important elements of the journey as well. The fantastic Himalayan birds, the awe-inspiring vista of the Garhwal, the gigantic pine, maple and oak trees in the surrounding areas and of course, the deep, pervasive silence of the mountains is enough to take your breath away.
- After spending some time on the summit, you start the descent back to Chopta, where you will be camping again for the night.
DAY 3: Chopta Base Camp to Delhi | Drive Distance: 450 kms | Duration: 10/11 hours
- 8:30 AM – Start the day at the break of dawn with a steaming breakfast!
- After Breakfast you will be driving down to Sari Village for Deoriatal Trek (2KM)
- After covering Deorital Trek Drive down to Dhari Devi Mandir visit
- And Get back to Delhi.
INCLUSION
- Accommodation: 2 nights of accommodation in Swiss Tents at Chopta triple or quard sharing basis.
- Transportation : Delhi To Delhi Depends on group size.
- Meal: All veg meals from first day to last day.
- Snacks: morning tea/Evening tea/coffee with light snacks if u are on time
- Camping Logistics:
- Trek leader: Well Trained /Qualified Guide/Experienced Trek leader and Supporting staff.
- permit: All necessary fees and permission/permit.
- safety Equipments: Basic first aid kit with oximeter and oxygen cylinder.
- Guide : Local guide with qualified skills.
EXCLUSION
- Any kind of personnal Expenses (Mineral water, Maggie, chai in local dhabas etc.)
- Food during transit.
- any kind of insurance
- unscheduled of extended stay due to road blocks.
- Personal Gears
CANCELLATION POLICY
- The cancellation Policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
- Cancel before 30 days of the trek start date, get the full refund of the deduction of 1.99% payment processing fee.
- Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
- Cancel before 10 daysof trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of trek fee.
- Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total.
