Garhwal
Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek
The highest Shiva temple, and a summit sunrise the same morning
About this trek
Chopta–Tungnath–Chandrashila is the trek that fits a weekend and still feels like the high Himalaya. Tungnath is the highest of the Panch Kedar temples, and the extra hour to Chandrashila summit gives a 360° view over the Garhwal and Kumaon ranges. We walk it in the rhododendron bloom of spring, in the clear skies of autumn and on snow in winter.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Chopta
Rishikesh → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Chopta
Drive along the Alaknanda and Mandakini to the meadows of Chopta.
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Day 2
Chopta to Tungnath and Chandrashila, back to Chopta
Chopta → Tungnath → Chandrashila → Chopta
Pre-dawn start up the paved trail to Tungnath temple, then the steep hour to Chandrashila for sunrise. Descend to Chopta by early afternoon.
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Day 3
Chopta to Rishikesh
Chopta → Rishikesh
Drive back, with a stop at Deoria Tal on request.
What is and is not included
Included
- Qualified trek leader and support staff
- Forest and camping permits
- Twin/triple sharing tents or guesthouse as noted
- All meals on the trek
- Safety equipment and first-aid support
Not included
- Transportation to and from the base camp unless noted
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (40–60 L) with a rain cover
- Three warm layers and a padded jacket
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medication and toiletries
- Two one-litre water bottles
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