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Chopta-Tungnath is a 27km trek leading to the highest Shiva temple in India: Tungnath. Its highest point is located in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand at 3,700 m.
It is one of the most exciting and diverse treks you can do in the region. The trek is accessible for people with less trekking experience and is a great way to get initiated into the beauty of the Indian Himalayas.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
The Arora Provision Store and Tattva Cafe are well-known in Tapovan, Rishikesh and easy to find on Google Maps. Our guide will be wearing a blue cap. You can contact him by WhatsApp, if you have troubles finding him. (Contact number provided on Tickets/vouchers.)
Itinerary
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1
Sari is a small local village in the Himalayas. A beautiful place to experience the calmness of life in the mountains. We'll have our lunch there and then leave toward our camp for the night, about 3km from the village.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Deoria Tal Lake
We'll have lunch in Sari, and then trek on a steep but easy 3km to our camp near Deoriya Tal. The lake is a beautiful and peaceful place reflecting the Himalayan peaks covered in snow. We'll enjoy some time by the lake's side and then reach our camp for the night.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Chopta
Our second day will be the longuest. We'll have breakfast in our camp in Deoriya Tal, then walk on the ridge on the mountains and in the forest until Chopta. This is a beautiful walk where you'll get to see the Himalayan peaks. Chopta is a hill station which serves as a base for many treks in the region. We'll have dinner there and spend the night.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Our third day, we'll leave early in the morning and walk in the dark to Chandrashila summit for sunrise. The summit is at 3 700 m of altitude and has a 360 degree view over the Himalayan Peaks. We can see the Chaukhomba peak, Trishul, and Nanda Devi from there. A small temple is on the highest point.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Tungnath Temple
After the visit of the Chandrashila summit, we'll go down and stop at the Tungnath temple. Tungnath is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is the highest Shiva temple in the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Chopta
We'll be spending one more night in Chopta.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Devprayag
Devprayag is the confluence of the Alaknanda river and Bhagirathi river, forming the Ganga.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Rishikesh
We'll reach Rishikesh around 6-7pm, depending on traffic.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Rishikesh - Sari - Deoriya Tal
Deoriya Tal - Chopta
Chopta - Chandrashila - Tungnath - Chopta
Chopta - Rishikesh
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 13 years-old or more kids allowed, please contact us before booking.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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