CHOPTA,TUNGNATH & CHANDRASHILA TREK -UTTARAKHAND

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CHOPTA CHANDRASHILA TREK

Chopta is a beautiful Hill station and located in Uttrakhand, India. It is located in the midst of rolling green meadows and pine-forested slopes, earning it the name 'the Switzerland of India'.Chopta is a picturesque hamlet which is still unexplored by travelers, Chopta has become the hotspot for the nature lover, trekkers, and solitude seeker. Chopta is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary(Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary).

Chandrashila (only 1.5 km from Tungnath ) literally means the "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 4,000 meters (13,000 ft) above sea level. and one can get a perfect 360-degree view of the Himalayas. It provides a spectacular view of the Himalayas, especially Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch, and Chaukhamba peaks.

Chopta Tungnath(Tungnath 3.5 km from Chopta) & Chandrashila is an extremely picturesque trek in the Garhwal Himalayas and it can be undertaken throughout the year. Tungnath a Shiva Temple is the highest temple in all world of Himalayas and the Chandrashila summit is a rock face just above it.

Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek is easy and short and ideal for a long weekend. If you are new to trekking then this would be the perfect initiation for you.

"Do not follow where the path may lead.

Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

HOW TO REACH (BY ROAD/AIR/BUS)-

Chopta is well connected by a motorable road and its recommended to travel by hired taxi or own vehicle.

Chopta is connected by major cities like Haridwar, Dehradun, Delhi, Rishikesh, Rudraprayag but Chopta is not well connected by bus. One can get the Bus till Ukhimath (65km approx), Guptakashi(50 km approx), and Gopeshwar (99 km approx).

Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (221 km ) is the nearest airport for Chopta from there one can easily hire a local taxi for Chopta.

Haridwar(230 km) is the nearest railway station and from there one can easily hire a local taxi.

“In all things of nature,

there is something of the marvelous.”

– Aristotle

BEST TIME TO VISIT -

During Summer March, April and May is the best time to visit Chopta because many Trek Route reopen during this time period and Chopta faces the largest crowd in summer. Minimum Temperature 5°C and the maximum can go 25°C. The weather is pleasant and clear during day time and light woolen recommended at night.
Monsoon June to September is best for flora and fauna. When the greenery reaches its top level, and tourists can see the beautiful wildlife nature. when the snow started capturing peaks, this is the time when tourists can get lost in the lap of nature. but there a chance of landslides and road-blocking and that can be a big risk. it is advisable to avoid the rainy season or be ready for these circumstances.

Winter October to February minimum of -15°C and a maximum of 15°C.

Chopta is blessed with snowfall in winters, that was the reason I too planned my trip in January 2020 by own car. because I wanted to witness that heavenly place when the hills are fully covered with snow, a place which is fully covered by a white sheet, and one can see the best view of Chopta.

Trekking on snow is very popular at Chopta, for the paths are well-marked, and the view is spectacular. Deoria Tal is a gorgeous lake in the valley, but due to heavy snowfall road mainly closed before 6 to 7 km before Chopta, so It recommended booking a hotel or camp in Deoria Tal which is 20 km approx.

“Because in the end,

you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office

or mowing the lawn.

Climb that goddamn mountain.”

– Jack Kerouac

TREK LEVEL -Easy to Moderate

DURATION - 3 to 5 days

FAMOUS FOR- Trekking, Camping, Bird watching, Nature beauty, Flora Fauna, Snowfall, Yoga & meditation, Spirituals.

"You Can’t Climb Up A Mountain,

With Downhill Thoughts.”

NEARBY TOURIST ATTRACTION-

Ukhimath -A Hindu pilgrimage of Lord Kedarnath (Shiva)place where Kedarnath shifted his seat every year in Wintertime for some time.

Kanchula Korak Musk Deer Sanctuary-house of Musk deer and more importantly its a hub of different vegetable varieties that are not still classified by local or scientifically.

Deori Tal -Especially famous for its lake, village life with beautiful picturesque views.

ACCOMMODATION-

accommodation options are very limited, there are only 13 to 15 properties which are close to Chopta, in which cottages, Tents, and budget hotel are the options. A luxury stay is not available. So advance booking is advisable.

MEALS-

Chopta is a Small and Remote place which offers limited options, one can find roadside food stalls which offers North and Chenies Foods.some nearby inhouse restaurants also available with serve selected delicious food. Like Chauhan Guest House, Mayadeep Restaurant, Snow View Restaurant

THINGS TO CARRY-

raincoat, flashlight, headlamp, sunscreen, cap, water bottles, first aid kit, toiletries, small towel, and plastic bags to protect your electronic items, waterproof hiking shoes, backpack and day pack, Camera, umbrella or Poncho, Gloves (optional), water bottle, thermal dinnerware, woolen camp, jacket, medicine.

Responsible Tourist -Do not ruin nature and never leave anything behind, always dump in the dustbin.

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