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4 Days
Specific Tour
30 people
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Chandrashila is the summit of the Tungnath. It means “Moon Rock”. It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres above sea level. This peak provides views of the Himalayas, including Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. Chopta Tungnath trek is considered one of the best family treks in Uttarakhand. It is an ideal trek to start if you are a beginner, offering not much difficulty, and it gives spectacular views of the mountain ranges.
One of the highlights of the trek is ‘Tungnath Temple’. It is the highest Shiva temple standing at an altitude of 12000 ft. After the climb to the top, you can enjoy the views, and stroll around and the best part about this trek is camping in the open meadows of the valleys. You can enjoy the views of the snow-capped mountains while sipping your hot tea.
Region: Uttarakhand
Difficulty level: Moderate
Duration: 4 Days
Best Time: Round the year except for monsoon
Accommodation Type: Camps/Home Stay
Meals: Veg+Egg
Max Altitude: 13,100 ft
Trekking distance: 30 km approx.
Departure: Haridwar.
Chopta is an easy trek and good for first-timers. Sometimes the steep gradients and amount of snow on the trek during peak winters make trekking a little challenging for beginners. Read more – Fitness preparation for the Himalayan trek.
By Train: The nearest best railway station is Dehradun. You can board Dehradun Nzm Ac Express(2205), Nanda Devi Express or Dehradun Express from Delhi. People usually prefer trains over flights because it is more economical. Take a bus or cab to reach Rishikesh.
By Bus: There are regular buses from Delhi to Haridwar/Rishikesh, Delhi (ISBT Kashmiri Gate ). You can easily rely on government buses as they are also safe.
By Flight: Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport – Dehradun. You can take a bus or local cab to reach Dehradun/Rishikesh. It just takes 30-40 min to reach Rishikesh from Dehradun Airport.
Note: Â Always book your return flight/train tickets after including the buffer day in your itinerary. Buffer days are kept for unforeseen conditions in the mountains, if not used; you can use them for sightseeing in Haridwar/Dehradun.
March – 28th
April – 15
The key to staying comfortable while on an active trip is layering on the Chopta Tungnath trek. To get maximum comfort with minimum weight, you need versatile layers that mix and match to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation, and weather protection. This gear list has been created to help you choose the proper equipment. Try to bring only what is necessary; this will help you and the field staff.
Altitude: 6,601 ft. Distance: 210 km (8-9 hrs drive). Trekking distance: 4 km. Altitude: 7,841 ft. Accommodation: Tents. Pick up time 06:30 am at the parking of Haridwar railway station.
Trekking distance: 14 km. Altitude: 8,800 ft. Accommodation: Tents.
Trekking distance: 9 km. Altitude: 12,083 ft. Accommodation: Tents/Guest house.
Distance: 210 km (9-10 hrs drive). Will reach Kathgodam by 6:00 pm.
Our campsites are pitched near water sources. For your day’s trek, two liters of water should be enough. You will find water sources on the trek to refill your water bottles. Your trek leader will brief you about these before starting the day’s trek.
During the trek, toilet tents will be set up along each campsite. A toilet tent will have a deep pit, where one can answer nature’s call. There will be a mound of soil and a shovel to cover it up. These are dry toilets, where you’ll have to use toilet paper. This is the most hygienic and convenient way to answer nature’s call in the wild. Please use plain toilet paper and refrain from using wet wipes since these are not biodegradable.
If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.
Alcohol is dangerous in extreme cold, especially at high altitudes. Contrary to what people believe, alcohol does not make you warmer. Instead, it opens your pores, making your body colder. Moreover, it dehydrates you very quickly. Hence consumption of alcohol is absolutely prohibited on all Nomad Adventures treks. Anyone found with alcohol is quickly removed from the trek. Smoking, similarly, is not allowed on Nomad Adventures treks.
Please visit the 'Things to Carry' tab to check the essentials required for the trek.
No, but there are shops on the base camp from where you can rent shoes, jackets and trek poles, headlights etc.
You don’t need special snowshoes. A good waterproof trekking shoe is sufficient for the trek. When there is snow, we provide micro spikes and gaiters.
A trekking pole gives you stability and balance and helps reduce fatigue.
The minimum age limit is 8 years. However, minors aged between 8 to 17 should be accompanied by their parents or guardians. The maximum age is 60 but please follow the fitness regime before coming on the trek.
Chopta is an easy trek but requires trekkers to be physically fit. The minimum age eligibility is 8 years. As a parent or guardian, if you feel that your child can adapt to the conditions of the mountains and would be able to walk every day as required, then certainly, yes!. It is recommended to maintain good physical stamina before coming on the trek.
The last electricity charging point would be in Sari. You’ll get only Bsnl, Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea network in Sari and Chopta. However, come prepared for the possibility of power cuts. It is good to carry your power banks and extra batteries for your camera.
You can spend time exploring tourist attractions around Haridwar and Rishikesh like Laxman-Jhula, Ram-jhula etc. Note that these are suggestions and Nomad Adventures does not make any arrangements for visiting them.
No, Female Trekkers share Room/Tent with female co-trekkers and the same applies to others.
All high-altitude treks come with their share of risks. We pay utmost importance to the safety of trekkers. While we do our bit to ensure a trekker is safe, we also expect any trekker who is enrolling with us to know what could go wrong, and if it does, how to tackle it.
If you want to offload your rucksack, you will have to inform us in advance so that the necessary arrangements are made. You will be charged per day for offloading your rucksack. If you decide on the spot then the charges are higher than usual.
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