Chopta Trek

Location

Uttarakhand

Duration

2Night 3 Days

Grade

Beginner.

Maximum Altitude

13,000

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Itinerary Overview

  • Day 1: Dehradun to Chopta– Drive 6 Hours –190km  –Stay in Swiss Tent

  • Day 2: Chopta camp to Trek point Drive 20 minute 4km  – Trek point  to  Tungnath and Chandrashila –  Return to Chopta Camp– Trek 11 km(Both Way )

  • Day3: Chopta camp to Sari Village Drive 20 minute 4km –Sari to Deoriatal –4km Trek(Both way) –Return to Chopta Camp

  • Day 4: After Breakfast Chopta camp Check Out Drive to –Dehradun via Rishikesh–200km

    Note: Trek can also be customized as per request.

Itinerary Overview

  • Day 1: Dehradun to Chopta– Drive 6 Hours –190km  –Stay in Swiss Tent

  • Day 2: Chopta camp to Trek point Drive 20 minute 4km  – Trek point  to  Tungnath and Chandrashila –  Return to Chopta Camp– Trek 11 km(Both Way )

  • Day3: Chopta camp to Sari Village Drive 20 minute 4km –Sari to Deoriatal –4km Trek(Both way) –Return to Chopta Camp

  • Day 4: After Breakfast Chopta camp Check Out Drive to –Dehradun via Rishikesh–200km

    Note: Trek can also be customized as per request.

About Chopta Tungnath Trek

Tungnath: Where you feel most alive.Tungnath –  parched at the height of 12,073 ft, is one of the highest Shiva Temple in the world. This beautiful trek is considered one of the easiest and popular treks in the upper Himalayan range. Every year, thousands of trekkers and nature lovers visit this trek to have a breathtaking and mesmerizing view of the upper Himalayan peaks. The trek consists of picturesque waterfalls, snow-capped mountain peaks, green forest trails, and a lot of vegetation. the basecamp of this trek is mostly near Chopta (8,790 ft), a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area. Along with this trek, you will get a chance to explore forest trails, massive maple, oak & pine trees conifers, and some small water streams.Deoriatal is the second most famous track to be performed along with it. It has a myriad collection of pictorial sights during all the seasons of the year. The specialty of this trek is that it is easy to do in springs, summer, autumn as well as in winters. However, the Tungnath temple is open from May to October-November (up to the Dipawali festival). Tungnath is one of the Panch Kedar temples and is believed to be more than 1000 years old. You will capture a silvery sheen of almost all the eastern and western Himalayan peaks of Uttarakhand from here. Easy access to this trek from the nearest connecting road makes it much popular and crowded in peak season. Don’t wait more, pack your bags, and get ready to inhale the beauty of nature closely.          I

Best time to Travel

The best time to explore this beautiful trek is in May. This is the time when the temple is open and the deity of Lord Tungnath is taken to the temple. You can also trek in winters from January to March if you are a snow lover, and want to make your trek more exciting.

Detail Itinerary:-

Day-1:  Dehradun  to  Chopta Dugalbittha via RishikeshDistance and Time: 200 Km Drive / 6-7 HrsStart your journey from Rishikesh early morning. The Alaknanda river will keep you company throughout the way. You will reach Dugalbitta (8,530 ft) after a 7-8 hrs drive, by the evening 6:00 PM. Dugalbitta is an organic Himalaya village and is a treasure of Nature in itself. It is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. This small hamlet parched just before Chopta and recently turned into a perfect gateway for travelers. Overnight stay here. 

Day-2:  Chopta Dugalbitta to Tungnath and return backDistance and Time: 11-12 Km trek / 5-6 HrsWake up early to commence the hike today, and reach as soon as possible the top to witness the sunrise. The height will be a steep ascent with sharp curves on the trail. After the 10th bend, you will see the beautiful opening of Chandrashila Top ahead. The 11th bend will mark the entryway to the Tungnath Temple (12,073 ft). You will get mesmerized by the splendid view of Chandrashila peak above the temple. Fill up your soul with the panoramic view of the great Garhwal and Kumaun mountain ranges from the top. Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nandaghughuti, Dronagiri, Chaukhambha, etc. are some of the peaks you will get a glimpse of. Start descending the slope early in the evening to get back to the campsite.

Day-3: Trek to Deoriatal via Sari village, Return to CampsiteDistance and Time: 15 Km Drive and 3 Km trek, Later 220 Km Drive / 12 to 14 HrsLeave the campsite of Chopta  Dugalbitta early morningafter breakfast  and drive for 20 minutes to reach Sari Village. Start the mixed trek with ascent and descent to Deoriatal (8,179 ft). the glittering and shimmering waters of the lake will soothe your mind. A grand vista of Chaukhambha peak is unveiled in the background of the lake. Here you will see many lakeside camps as well during the season. Spend some time with the photographic views around the lake and trek back to Sari in the afternoon.  And return to Camp site.Cherishing the beautiful memories of this trek in your mind, drive back to Rishikesh after having lunch at Sari. 

Day-4:Chopta Dugalbittha campsite to  Dehradun via RishikeshDistance and Time: 200 Km Drive / 6-7 Hrs

Cherishing the beautiful memories of this trek in your mind, drive back to Dehradun via Rishikesh after having Breakfast


Inclusion

Certified guides

All vegetarian meals starting from dinner on day 1 in M.E.P Basis with Breakfast and Dinner

Nutritious Basic Indian vegetarian meals

Professional guide, cook and support staff

Rent for camping equipment

Clean sleeping bags and mats

Good quality all season Luxurious Swiss Tent (Stay will be in Sharing basis in each tent )

Forest entry charges for Indian nationals – For non-Indian passport holders; there will be an additional charge

Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage

Tented accommodation throughout the trek on a triple sharing basis

Basic first aid kit ,Pulse check, B.P check

Tent accommodation  

All applicable taxes

Exclusion

Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.

Transportation Cost From Dehradun to Chopta (to and fro) Can be taken on request with additional cost.

Any cost or services not mentioned in the Inclusions

Accommodation in Dehradun

Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, road blocks etc

Porter/mule charges to carry personal luggage – Can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 400 per day (1 soft bag per person < 12 kg)

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