Chopta Tungnath with Chandrashila and Deoria Tal Trek

Day 1: Rishikesh to Chopta.

Day 2: Chopta to Tungnath to Chandrashila and Drive to Saari Village.

Day 3: Saari To Deoriatal To Rishikesh

The Chopta Tungnath Trek is a captivating blend of natural beauty, spiritual significance, and Himalayan adventure. Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, this trek offers an unforgettable experience for nature lovers, first-time trekkers, and spiritual seekers alike. As one of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand, it combines breathtaking landscapes with cultural heritage.

Starting Point: The Scenic Village of Chopta
The trek begins in the picturesque village of Chopta, famously known as the "Mini Switzerland of India" due to its lush green meadows, panoramic mountain views, and peaceful environment. Chopta serves as a convenient base camp for the trek, attracting trekkers looking for the best weekend trekking destinations near Delhi and Dehradun.

Trekking Through Alpine Forests and Meadows
From Chopta, the trail ascends gently through dense forests filled with rhododendron, oak, and deodar trees, creating a refreshing and vibrant trekking environment. These well-marked stone paths and alpine meadows make the Chopta Tungnath Trek a perfect choice for beginner-friendly Himalayan treks.

Spiritual Highlight: Tungnath Temple
Situated at 3,680 meters, Tungnath Temple is the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the revered Panch Kedar shrines. The temples spiritual aura and Himalayan backdrop make it a unique destination for those interested in combining trekking with pilgrimage tours in Uttarakhand.

The Final Ascent: Chandrashila Peak
The trek culminates at Chandrashila Peak (4,000 meters), a steep but rewarding climb offering panoramic 360-degree views of the Himalayan ranges. Trekkers are treated to spectacular sights of peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, Bandarpunch, and Kedar Dome, making it one of the most scenic summits on Uttarakhand trekking routes.

Trek Duration and Difficulty
Chopt Tungnath Trek can be completed comfortably in 2 to 3 days, making it an ideal option for those looking for a small but memorable adventure in Himalayan. With moderate difficulties and well -maintained trails, it fits the two beginner draws and the experienced walkers.

Best Time to Visit
This walk is available throughout the year. Summer offers pleasant climate and vibrant flora, while winter is transformed to a cold paradise. The best time for Chopt Tungnath Trek is between April and June and September and November, which offers clear sky and comfortable temperatures.
Whether you are planning a tungta tungnath package or an independent journey, this walk offers an ideal mix of adventure, spirituality and nature. It is one of the most sought after trekking experiences in Uttarakhand, which wants to discover legal Himalayas for travelers.

Chopta Tungnath with Chandrashila and Deoria Tal Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Rishikesh to Chopta.

Distance: 162 km
Duration: 7-8 hours drive

Start early from Rishikesh to make the maximum of the day. The drive takes you through beautiful routes with scenes from the Ganges River, which flows through Devprayag, where the rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi meet to make the Ganges. Before you reach Chopta, continue to another interconnection point through Rudraprayag. Upon arrival, you can check into a guesthouse or camp and enjoy Chopta cool surroundings. Acclimate to the height and explore the local area.

Day 2: Chopta to Tungnath and Chandrashila Summit and Drive to Saari Village.

Distance: 5 km (Trek)
Duration: 3-4 hours to Tungnath, 1 hour to Chandrashila

Start early to maximize your time on top. The trip begins with a gradual climb through the dense forests of pine and rhododendron. The well-paved footpath leads you to the Tungnath temple, the worlds highest Shiva temple. Spend some time searching for the temple and the surroundings.
The brand from Tungnath to Chandrashila becomes a statue. The last climb is challenging, but is rewarded with panoramic views from the top. In the clear days, the stage includes several large Himalaya peaks. After sucking thoughts and taking pictures, you can get back to Tungnath and then drive in Chopta and the whole village. Return to your home for the night

Day 3: Saari to Deoriatal by Trek and drive to Rishikesh.

Distance: 162 km
Duration: 7-8 hours drive

After breakfast, we start travel in the morning and rest throughout the village, we drive for Rishikesh. The station provides a chance to reflect your trekking experience and enjoy the beautiful beauty of Garhwal Himalaya. When you reach Rishikesh, you can find out the city, visit ash frames or rest from Ganges.

Initial amount of 25% of the Invoice amount, the Client must pay the balance amount 3 days prior to the date of departure of the Tour.

Tour Cancellations Policy

If the Client is willing to amend or cancel his/her booking because of whatsoever reasons including death, accident, illness, or any other personal reasons including non-payment of the balance payment, the Company is liable to recover Cancellation charges from the Client, as company had already paid your amount in advance in order to Guarantee your services.

Cancellation Notice Received      Cancellation Charges Per Person

Upto 15 days prior to date of departure      10% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

15-7 days prior to date of departure      30% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

B/w 7 days prior to date of departure      100% Deduction of Total Invoice Amount

Note:

1. No Refund will be provided if the trek/tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or any kind of Natural Calamities, Political Unrest, and Sudden Global Health Concern, Riots, Lockdown Government instructions etc.

2. In case of any restriction/health issue (guest gets Covid +ve), we will be avoiding charging any cancellation basis documents been shared. The credit note for the same amount will be issued which guest can use in future.

Itinerary Policy

This itinerary is a sample itinerary based on the information available at the time of publication, all information given in this program Shreekedaryatra reserves the right to change any program information before or after your booking the tour due to any events beyond our control. In case if we are aware of any changes sufficiently in advance we will notify you at the time of booking, otherwise our Tour Manager or Local representative will inform you of the changes. Major road works or floods, landslides may necessitate route changes in the itineraries. All of these may cause us to make changes in the itineraries. The Company has mentioned the detailed itinerary, price inclusions & exclusions, special notes etc. in the pdf.

Activities of the Itinerary

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13. Please note trekking / driving time given in the program are approximate and it may vary due to break for refreshments, photography, bad weather and Road conditions.

Meals

The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions as printed in our brochure. The meals will be served at restaurants of hotel of stay. The enroute meals or meals during excursions could be packed meals or served by enroute/local restaurants / Dhabas. We cannot process a special meal nor do we guarantee the special diet to the customer. We however reserve the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances make it necessary to do so. If a tour participant does not avail his/her meal in stipulated time; he/she has to avail the meal on his/her own arrangement and expenses. No claim can be made for the meal which he/she has missed and not utilized.

Itinerary Changes

For the comfort and convenience of our clients, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.

Hotel

We have mentioned the indicative names of the Hotels for each tour. We reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same.

Health & Safety:

The Company shall in no circumstances whatsoever will be liable to the Client or any person traveling for:

- Any death personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and / or damage or any misadventure howsoever caused.

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Transport / Coach / Sitting

We use Deluxe 2 X 2 Coaches or vehicles such as Tempo Traveller, Tata Winger, Chevrolet Tavera, Mahindra Scorpio, Toyota Qualis, Tata Sumo or similar as per the availability of vehicles and actual size of the group. Our tour manager / local representative will take reasonable care of your luggage but if you are carrying any high value items on the coach, we advise you not to leave them behind when you leave the coach. We will not be responsible or liable in case of theft or robbery of the said items from the coach. All baggage and personal effects are at all times and under all circumstances your responsibility. Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / coach during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day/during a week, rest period per day/week etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case, any of the sightseeing schedules is missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances. Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.

Risk and Liabilities

Clients shall agree that Shreekedaryatra shall not be held responsible for consequences of natural calamities, weather condition, failure of scheduled airline, detention and delays due to quarantine, strike, theft, force major, civil disturbance, government restriction or regulation, accident by aircraft, car, bus or any other form of transport relating to program schedule. The travelers understand that such situations may occur, and we will inform you of the situation as soon as we have knowledge of it. The right is reserved to cancel or alter any package as conditions require, all additional cost occurs in such case will fully be borne by the travelers. Also, Shreekedaryatra shall not be held responsible for any loss/damage of your personal belongings.

Hotels

- Many regions do not have star category hotels. Generally there isn’t any star categorization in this sector, however the same is demarcated as per prices and put into slabs of 2*/ 3*/ 4*or STD/ DLX/ PRM or equivalent.

- Quote based on Non-Ac Rooms in Hills. AC Rooms on Extra Charges.

- Please be reminded that all special requests like early check-in, smoking, non-smoking, views, floors, king, twin, adjoining and/or interconnecting rooms are strictly subject to availability upon arrival and cannot be guaranteed prior. Any expenses arising out of this is to be borne by the customer.

- Only 01 extra bed/mattress is allowed per room. This extra bed means a Mattress / Roll over Extra mattress on floor provided where proper extra bed isn’t available.

- In case of guests cannot climb the higher floors, we request you to update this at the time of booking so that we may take appropriate action and try for rooms in the Ground floor. This is again subject to availability and difference if any will have to be settled directly before check out.

- In hills, hotels may be located in a way where the view might be of a building in the front, beside or behind it.

- There will not be any refund in cased any of the sightseeing is missed/uncovered during the trip.

- The Hotels may/may not have some of following amenities as per its policy. Tea/coffee maker/ mini fridge/ enhanced toiletry kit (with moisturizer, tooth paste, brush, shaving kit, lufa, bathroom sleepers, bath-robe) etc.

- For meal plans, menu will be on fixed plan/ buffet basis and not on A-la-Carte basis. MAP & AP Meal plans do not include Evening snacks & cold drinks / liquor, Soups or Deserts. For order on Ala-Carte basis, guests are requested to make direct payment for additional items.

Incidental charges due to unforeseen situations

All arrangements made by Company are in the capacity of an agent only. Company will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts of Force majeure/ traffic jams / traffic halts/ diversions/ bandh/ curfew, Union strike, VVIP movement, etc. – We will request you to bear with us the situations beyond our control. We will arrange for alternate sightseeing. In case of discontinued itinerary due to these reasons no refund on the hotel booking will be provided and alternate accommodations (as per availability) are managed in the place where you have to stay back. While it is our endeavor to manage the alternate arrangements during such scenarios, please note the difference may be charged for the same.

Basics

Please Note:

- Price is subject to change without any prior notice.

- Price is based on the “Base” Category of Hotel Room; this is Irrespective of the Package Category Chosen. Upgrade to Higher Category is available at an extra cost.

- All domestic Hotels/Transport rates are based on current tariff & subject to change without prior notification; the revised rates will be charged extra.

1. How is the mood during different stations in the Chopta Tungnath Trek?

Summer (April to June): Enjoy good temperatures from 10 ° C to 25 ° C with light skies and lush green meadows.

2. Is it safe to pull for beaten tungnath alone?

Yes, pulling for Tungnath beer alone is usually safe. It is recommended to inform someone about their drawing plans, loading important equipment, including a first aid kit, and a daytime walk.

3. Can I bring older children or family on the Tungnath Trek beer?

The trip is suitable for older children and family members who have good health and have moderate levels of fitness. It is recommended to pull a comfortable pace, take pauses as needed and ensure that everyone is properly used to heights.

4. What facilities are available in the beer for needs such as ATMs and stores?

Chopta has limited facilities. Some stores can offer basic needs, but it is advisable to have enough money, as ATMs are not easily accessible. It is also recommended to buy all necessary traction supplies before arriving in beer.

5. What are the transportation options to reach the shore of Rishikesh?

With road: There is a trip from 7 to 8 hours, covering about 162 km from Rishikesh a beer. Buses and taxis are available and offer panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalaia along the route.

6. Are there medical installations along the Tungnath Trek route?

Basic medical facilities are available in beer. It is recommended to transport first aid equipment with needs such as bandages, anti -space cream, painkillers and any personal medications you may need. In emergencies, medical services are available, but may be limited.

7. How is the accommodation in the Chopta Tungnath Trek?

Chopta accommodation options range from camps to camps. Guest houses provide basic facilities such as beds, warm water, and meals. The camp is popular and offers tents in scenic places in the middle of nature. It is recommended to reserve accommodations in advance, especially in high season, and carry items such as sleeping bags and personal hygiene products.

8. Are there specific cultural or religious practices to be aware of during the trip?

Chopta Tungnath Trek goes through areas of significant religious and cultural meaning. It is important to respect local customs and traditions, especially in the Tungnath temple, one of the Panch Kedar. Dressed modestly, avoid high behavior near religious places, and seek permission before shooting residents or religious ceremonies. It is involved with respect to the local culture, and Garhwali enriches the drawing experience.