Chopta Tungnath Trek, Uttarakhand

3 Days

About the Chopta Tungnath Trek:

Embark on one of the best weekend treks of the serene Chopta and Tungnath in the Garhwali Himalayas. Soaring up at 13000 feet, adorned with mists, coniferous, and snow, this is one heck of a trek you must take. The best time for the Tungnath trek is from April to November where one shall find mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. Soaring up at 13000 feet, adorned with mists, coniferous, and snow, this is one heck of a trek you must take. 

Overview

About the Chopta Tungnath Trek:

Embark on one of the best weekend treks of the serene Chopta and Tungnath in the Garhwali Himalayas. Soaring up at 13000 feet, adorned with mists, coniferous, and snow, this is one heck of a trek you must take. The best time for the Tungnath trek is from April to November where one shall find mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. Soaring up at 13000 feet, adorned with mists, coniferous, and snow, this is one heck of a trek you must take.

Chanadrashila summit trek possesses a captivating beauty with the help of many deodar and rhododendron forests. Chopta has a myriad collection of pictorial sights to bewitch the visitors which is marvelously engulfed by huge vegetation in spring and summer. During winter it would be appealing to all eyes since the thick cover of snow will be an amusing part of the region.

Chopta Tungnath Trek Quick Facts:

  • Tungnath Trek Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 3°C
  • Maximum altitude: 11,154 ft.
  • Chopta to Tungnath Trek Distance: 5 Km
  • Base Camp: Sari Village (6-hour drive from Haridwar)
  • ATM: Last ATM is in Ukhimath, around 13 KM before Sari.

About the activity:

  • Tungnath trek is short and easy, which runs parallel to the high-altitude Himalayan Treks.
  • During the Chopta trek, one can enjoy a clear view of the majestic peaks of Panchchuli, Nanda Devi, Nilkanth, and Kedarnath.
  • While Tungnath trekking you will come across pink, red and scarlet rhododendrons bloomed in vivid colours all along the trek. Accompany you will be picturesque waterfalls, lush greenery, forest trails, and amazing snow-covered mountains of the Garhwal Himalayas.
  • The Chopta Tungnath trekking begins from the rustic Sari village, where you will get a glimpse of the ancient culture of local people.
  • As you reach Deorital you will be thrilled to see the glittering and shimmering waters of the lake that look inviting, but the water is freezing cold.
  • Move ahead on the Chopta trail that is sprinkled with little shrines that stand out in the greenness by the red and yellow flags tied on them.
  • When you finally reach the Tungnath top capture stunning glimpses of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, and Kedarnath.
  • As the trek is set through Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary you are bound to spot wilderness and a flock of Monals birds.
  • The security and comfort of trekkers are our utmost priority. This is reflected in the conduct of treks through courteous and qualified staff, quality of equipment, hygiene, and regard for nature and the outdoors.
  • Stay in high-quality and comfortable alpine/dome tents on a double/triple/quad sharing basis. All tents come with necessary amenities and maintain the utmost hygiene.
  • Delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the Chopta Tungnath trek package. While here, do not miss out on trying a few local Garhwali dishes.

Trek to one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and discover utmost tranquility

  • Capture a chance to explore unique villages, forests trails, massive maple, oak and pine trees, crystal clear lakeside, and much more
  • Hike to 12,072 ft. and admire breathtaking views of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpuch, and Chaukhamba Peaks

Itinerary

From Haridwar to Sari village, the journey will be of 7-8 hours.
The Alaknanda & Bhagirathi river will give you company throughout, you will reach Sari by 6:00 pm in the evening
The Chopta trekking on the first day is easy with mixed ascent and descent
A well-defined rocky trail will show you to the end, from where the Chandrashila summit is clearly visible and the Tungnath temple is a speck of color
After this point, it’s a steep uphill bend on the ridgeback of the mountain
Get ready for a thrilling climb, giving you the first taste of challenge, followed by reaching a resting stop built by the Forest Department.
Clocked timely by your Trek Leader, you can afford a 20 minutes break here. An excellent view of the way of the mountain fall waits here.
A grand vista of Chaukhamba massifs is unveiled in the background of the lake. It will be evening by the time you reach the spot.
Hot dinner will be served on reaching the lakeside camp in Deoria Tal

Today’s trail will familiarize you more with the Chaukhamba massif and Mount Kedar summit, rising closely as you process
The trail is sprinkled with little shrines that stand out in the greenness by the red and yellow flags tied on them
After crossing a clearing in the forest-lined with scarlet blossoms, we are directly ushered up an ascending path towards Rohini Bugyal and Chopta
The ascending trail gives way to level land and some leeway in the rigorous uphill hike. A resplendent view of the Chandrashila awaits on the other side of the forest margin
After the level-land, you will have to re-enter the forest now characterized by old oaks and maple beside the rhododendrons
In Kedarnath Sanctuary, trekkers can spot red fox and other wildlife
Reach Chopta and have a a delicious dinner by the bonfire, while you camp under the stars

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We commence the hike today early morning. Starting in the early hours of dark will let us have a beautiful sunrise experience from Tungnath top.
The trek runs on a well-defined concrete-bound trail from Chopta to the temple
Today, the hike will be fraught with steep climbing challenges with sharp turns to cross by. There will be other shrines on the way, of which a particular temple with a flagpole is notable.
This one comes after the 10th bend of the road and marks the opening of a splendid view of Chandrashila up ahead
From here, you will also get a clear vision of a connecting peak to Chandrashila. This one is named Ravanshila.
The 11th bend marks the entryway to Tungnath above which the splendid Chandrashila peak towers at 12,083 ft.

After your breakfast, ride back from the Chopta to Haridwar
After this 7-hour journey full of mellow reminisces of the hills, you will be reaching Haridwar in the evening
Chopta Tungnath Trek Package Ends here.

What is the best time to visit Chopta tungnath trekking?

The best time to visit Chopta Tungnath is between April and June. During this time, trekking would be easy and the presence of snow would be minimal too. The air would be fresh and the issues of altitude sickness would be less compared to other months. If you want to visit Tungnath temple then trek from April to November. Apart from these months, the temple remains closed.

What is the cost of Tungnath trek?

The Tungnath trek cost on Thrillophilia’s website is INR 6,175. This price includes all the travel expenses from accommodation, transportation, meals and guides. The cost of Chopta Tungnath trek package may also vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen and the experiences opted for. The price may also go higher if you wish to customize your trip.

How long is Tungnath trek?

The Chopta Tungnath Trek is about 5 km long and is an easy to moderate level trek. The trek which starts from Sari usually gets covered in 2-3 days which includes ascent as well as descent. The trail leads you through a rocky yet well defined path. During the trek, you are also rewarded with stunning views of the Himalayan ranges.

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