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Chopta Tungnath Chandrisilla Trek
- Start Point/End Point: Rishikesh
- Duration: : 3D/2N
- Best time to visit : June end to mid-September
About Chopta Tungnath Chandrisilla Trek
Chandrashila that literally suggests the ‘Moon Rock’ is the summit of the Chandranath Parvat on which the Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar is situated. The majestic Chandrashila summit serves as a vantage point that offers a heavenly panorama of the Great Himalayas.
Day 01: Rishikesh to Chopta
Take the bus to Ukhimath from Rishikesh that will follow the route via Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Ukhimath or via Rudraprayag-Karnprayag- Chamoli-Gopeshwar. It will take roughly 8-10 hours to reach Ukhimath or Gopeshwar, from where you can hire a taxi to Chopta. You will find resorts, hotels and camps in Chopta for having an overnight stay.
Day 02: Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila-Chopta
Wake up early, post breakfast get ready to trek to Chandrashila. On the way, you will see the pristine meadows, shepherds, wild animals, Himalayan birds and rare species of flora-fauna. After trekking for 3.5 kms, you will reach Tungnath temple perched at an elevation of 3,680 meters. It is the highest Shiva temple in the world. On reaching Tungnath, pay obeisance at the temple and admire its old stone architecture. Relax and commence the short 1.5 km trek to Chandrashila Peak.
On reaching Chandrashila, enjoy the stunning 360-degree view of the snow-capped Himalayas. Trek back to Chopta and treat your jaded palates with a scrumptious lunch. Enjoy the beauty of Chopta and overnight stay in chopta.
Day 3: Departure from Chopta
If you going to Delhi NCR have to catch train or flight, try to leave early in the morning after breakfast.
How to Reach Chopta Tungnath Chandrisilla Trek
At first you have to reach Rishikesh, after that we will take care of your further travel plan.
Options to reach Rishikesh:
1. Take overnight train/bus to Rishikesh.
2. Take overnight train/bus to Haridwar and drive to Rishikesh (35 min drive with normal traffic).
3. Take the flight to Dehradun airport (Jolly Grant Airport) and drive to Rishikesh (20 km, 30 min), if coming by flight then come one day early.
Valley of Flowers Trek Location
Thing's to carry
You need to get :-
- Shirts/T-shirts – 2/3
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Trekking pants – 2
- One full-sleeved sweater
- Good quality windproof jacket – (optional)
- Woolen socks – 1 pair, for the night only
- Regular socks for trekking – 2 or 3 pairs
- Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small lightweight towel
- Water bottle-2
- Cap/hat to keep the strong sun away from your face
- Sun glasses
- Walking stick/trekking pole
- Sunscreen lotion
- Lip balm
- Torch/flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Day pack for essentials
- Rain cover for your bags
- Plastic/waterproof bags for belongs in case of rain
- Camera if you like (with fully charged batteries)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1What about the weather conditions in the mountain region?
Weather in mountains is completely unpredictable and hence one must remain prepared for all of its kind. Usually, nights are cold in comparison to days and hence travelers are suggested to take their extra warm clothes with them. Also, it depends on seasons too.
2 Are mobile networks affected during the trek?
It totally depends upon the kind of place you are at. In the intensely remote areas, you may not find networks or interrupted networks but in most of the areas, networks are available.