Chopta Tungnath Trek

Duration : 4 days Grade: Easy

Season: Summer (mar - June) Autumn (sep - nov) Winter (dec - feb)

A short easy trek running parallel to the high Himalayas. Good views all the way, beautiful camping by the lake at Devariya Tal and some great forests. In the early spring the rhododendron forest glow red as the flowers bloom. The views from the Chandrashilla top will stay in one’s memory for really long.

Day 01: Drive Rishikesh - Sari and trek to Devariyatal (2440m) 8-9 hrs drive and 2 hrs walk.

The road goes along the river alaknanda before entering the Mandakini valley. It’s gradual uphill all the way up to the beautiful lake of Devariyatal.

Day 02: Trek Devariyatal - Chopta (3000m) 6-7 hrs.

The trail goes through the dense forest and stays on the ridge all the way to Tali. From here we descend for a while to cross a stream and then climb up gradually to reach Chopta, located in an idyllic setting having beautiful meadows and is surrounded by dense forests.

Day 03:

Trek Chopta - Tungnath (3680m) - Chandrashilla Top (4130m) - Chopta.

Start early in the morning and climb up to the temple of Tungnath and beyond. Tungnath, one of the Shiva temples is the highest temple in Garhwal and has definitely a certain mystical/religious aspect which is quite based on the spectacular surrounding and views from there. Views which go far beyond the simple "view of mountains".

The summit of the Chandrashilla peak provides a breathtaking 360 degree view.
Day 04: Drive Chopta – Rishikesh 7-8 hrs and depart onward.

Package includes:

· Twin sharing accommodation at road heads in guest houses / tourist bungalows and tents during the entire trip.

· All meals hygienically cooked and served by our specially trained staff for westerners.

· Transportation from Rishikesh to Sari and Chopta to Rishikesh by Non AC Car.

· Services of an English speaking Trekking guide, Cook & Camp Staff during the entire trip.

· All tourist taxes and others during the trip.

· Visit to all important temples and places during the entire trip.

· Camping equipment on trek e.g.. tents, mattresses, sleeping bags and others. (we recommend clients to bring personal sleeping bags).

Package excludes:

· Any snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.

· Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.

· Any airfare or airport tax.

· Tips, gratuities.