Chopta Deoriatal Tungnath Trekking

The highest Shrine of Lord Shiva is Tungnath Temple. Excellent view of the snow clad peaks and it passes through some pretty forests. For its scenic beauty is known as all season - trek. One of the Panch Kedars is Tungnath of Garhwal. From Tungnath, arrive at the summit of Chandrashila Peak after a kilometer long walk at about 4000m. Deoriatal offers a glorious view, scenic lake and its mirror like water. During this trek where would you spending some precious time. It is a trek for all and fails none. From awe-inspiring summit views to warmth of the forests green it is highlights of the trek range, in all sorts of mountain lovers piquing up interests. For a long weekend this trek is easy, short and ideal.

Along the way caught apart from the exotic flora and fauna, one can also feast their eyes with sights of Bandarpoonch, Chaukhamba and Kedar they are several majestic peaks. Mini Switzerland of India known as Chopta. During the trek, the post of upcoming destination filled by Chopta. It will never disappoint you in terms of the view of the Lake and Camping. Get enchanted by the peak of Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul from the top of Chandrashila. Before reaching Kund you come across the Mandakini Valley. Window into Himalaya’s spring color vibrancy is a Chopta Chandrashila Deoriatal. Surrounding the area make this trek well worth for the undulating valleys and comprising of snow capped peaks offered here.

Duration: 04 Nights 05 Days
Season: Round the year
Destination Covered: Dodital - Choptachatti - Tungnath - Chandrashila

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Haridwar – Sari
From Haridwar the base camp is located in Rudraprayag district is almost an 8 hour drive. For trekkers campsites, guest house and home stays are available here. The ride will entail surpassing the holy towns of Rudraprayag, Rishikesh and Devprayag and meandering by the Alaknanda Ganga rivers till you enter the Mandakini Valley. For the next few days’ trekking journey take a short hike to practice and reach Kund by evening. Glorious view surrounded the village. For the night camp here in the logde. The drive turns uphill as take in the beautiful vista of lower Gharwal Himalayas. In the choppy waters of Ganga adventure sports and immersing in culture activities you can spend your time in Rishikesh.

Day 02: Sari – Deoria Tal
From the lodge through cozy hamlets and the Temple township of Ukhimath set off on a trekking journey, after breakfast. You will come across village houses and an old local Temple after 15 minutes approx. From here take the beautiful view of vast farmlands. A speck of color is a Tungnath Temple and clearly visible from where the Chandrashila Summit, a well defined rocky trail will show you to the end. In the background of the Lake a grand vista of Chaukhamba massifs is unveiled.

Day 03: Deoria Tal – Chopta
From the guest house of forest walks look for a small clearing exit the forests, after 15 minutes. The Chandrashila peak is visible in front of you. Red and Pink is the two prominent varieties of rhododendrons. You will pass through the mixed forests of pines, Rhododendrons and oaks. We are directly ushered up an ascending path towards Chopta and Rohgini Bugyal and after crossing a clearing in the forest lined with scarlet blossoms. You can move on taking a small wooden brigde on the stream.

Day 04: Chopta – Tungnath – Chandrashila peak
Today, early morning we commence the hike. From Chopta the trek runs on a well defined concrete- bound trail to the Temple. You will also get a clear vision of a connecting peak from here to Chandrashila. Get enchanted by the peaks of Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul from the peak.

Day 05: Chopta – Haridwar
Through the spiritual township of the Rishikesh upon complection of rafting, depart for Haridwar. Here, your trek comes to an end.

HOW TO REACH
By Bus: From ISBT Kashmiri Gate to Haridwar regular bus service is available here. Usually you drop at Haridwar bus station by bus.
By Train: Haridwar to other important cities like Lucknow, Mumbai, Kolkata, Mussoorie, Varanasi and Delhi are well connected by rail networks.
By Air: From the Haridwar, the Airport serving Dehradun is Jolly Grant Airport located 48km.