Chopta Chandrashila Trek
Region : Rudraprayag District - Uttarakhand
Duration : 3 Nights 4 Days
Level : Easy to Moderate
Trekking distance : 15 Kms
Max Altitude : 3690 Meters
Pick up Point : Rishikesh
Drop Point : Rishikesh
Best Season : Around the year- Popular in winter & Summer
Chopta Chandrashila trek is best access himalayan trek from Rishikesh situated in Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand offers of beautiful views of valley, easy trek for beginners, attractive trek for photographer, specific place for devotee, accessible around the year. Chopta is a small village & basecamp of Tungnath & Chandrashila trek, situated at an altitude of 2680m & well connected by roads from Chamoli district & Rudraprayag District. It is also known as mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand because of its beautiful view.
Chopta Chandrashila Trek is easy access from Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun and takes 8-9 hours to reach there and pass through Devprayag -Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi and Name Ganga from Here, Rudraprayag - Confluence of Mandakini and Alaknanda River, Agastmuni, Ukhimath. Rishikesh to Devprayag road goes alongside ofGanga River, from Devprayag to Rudraprayag alongside of Alaknanda River and Rudraprayag to Kund alongside of Mandakini River. ChoptaChandrashila Trek is also famous for winter trek, during winter this area covered with thick layer of snow and looks beautiful. Sometime in winter if heavy snowfall reaching chopta is difficult to reach by drive because becomes slippery so there chance to slip. Deoria Tal to Chopta can be reach by trek it is approx 15 km from here and have to reach chopta same day because camping is not allowed between, this trek pass through thick forest and offers beholding view chopta valley and bird eye view of Sari Village. the other way to chopta, return to Sari village from drive to Chopta approx 20 km from here.
Atrraction in Chopta Chandashila trek
Chopta: Chopta is a small village & basecamp of Tunghnagh & Chandrashila, situated at an altitude of 2680m & well connected by roads from Chamoli district & Rudraprayag District. It is also known as mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand because of its beautiful view.
Tungnath Temple: Tungnath Temple is the third temple of Panchkedar & highest temple of Lord Shiva in the World at an altitude of 3400m, Bhuja(Hands) of Lord Shiva worshipped hear.
Chandrashila peak: is an altitude of 3690 m, from there we can see Himalayan range peaks Nanda devi, Trishul, Bandrpoonch and Chaukhamba
Deoria Tal (2438 m)Deoria Tal (2438 m) mid of forest, morning view is full of charm, we can see snow capped peaks image in Deoria lake, there is 3 routes to reach this lake from Ukhimath, From Chopta by trek, From Sari village.According to myth relates with Pandava’s, lord Bhim made this lake for quench their thurst.
Difficulty Level : Chopta Chandrashila trek
this trek is moderate and trek route is good during summer and monsoon season but after icefall during winter season will be difficult to trek.
Is it suitable for children's?
Yes, the trek is favorable for children's who are up to 15 years old as the difficulty level is moderater but should be experienced of any treking before.
Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?
This Himalayan trek is graded as easy to moderate, so can be a choice for a family but depends on the fitness level and himalayan trekking expereience.
Altitude : Chopta Chandrashila trek
The highest altitude is 3690 mtrs in Chandrashila top.
The trek will open up the glimpse of the Himalyan peaks of Garhwal Himalayas.
The thing that one has to keep in mind is to take the proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicines.
According to your health as this trek is moderate so Hydration is the most important thing when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.
Best Season :
this trek is accessible around the year but Best time is between April to June and sep to mid December and if you are snow lover then winter time is best between Dec mid to March
The landscape is beyond imagination; the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing.
Enriched by the glory of nature trekking in Uttarakhand can be the best experience in all seasons, where this trekking destination Pindari Glacier is no doubt a delightful one.
One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that the trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.
There is a vast difference in the mountain temperature, and when it's about Chopta Chandrashila trek so it might be possible that one can encounter a little difficulty during acclimatization.
Therefore it is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.
What Makes this Trek Different?
this Himalyan trek is most accessible from rishikesh, less days, Spritual destination, adventure trek, Scenic lake Deoriatal, incredible Himlalayan view, beautiful view of choukhamba peak from Deorital and dense forest & beautiful meadows.
How to reach ?
Rishikesh Railway staion is the best option to reach by train, its well connected with some major cities of India.
By Air- Jollygrant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest Airpot.
you can reach by bus to Ukhimathi and from there can go by sharing Locat Taxi to Chopta & Sari village
