Chopta Chandrashila Tungnath Trek Itinerary
Day 0:Delhi to Devprayag
Drive Distance: 309 km | Drive Duration: 6 - 7 Hours | Altitude: Delhi, ~216 m / 709 ft | Pickup Point: Manchala Mushafir Head Office | Meals : NA | Stay: NA
- Pickup will be by AC Tempo Traveller from Manchala Mushafir Head Office in Rohini Sector 8 New Delhi
- Pickup Time will be 10:00 PM
- Guide will meet you in our office and will brief you about the tour
- Seats will be allotted on first come first serve basis.
Day 1 Devprayag to Chopta
Drive Distance: 90 Kms | Drive Duration: 4-5 Hours | Altitude: Devprayag 830 m / 2,723 ft → Chopta 2,680 m / 8,793 ft | Sightseeing: Dev Prayag, Rudraprayag and Dhari Devi Temple | Meals: Dinner
- Our first sightseeing will be at Devprayag where we will witness the confluence of river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda and origin of river Ganga
- It will take us around 4 to 5 Hours to reach Chopta
- We will reach Devprayag by 7:00AM and take a break of about 2 hours for getting freshenup, breakfast and Dip in holy river Ganga
- Our next stop will be at Dhari Devi temple. Here we will stop for about 30 minutes to offer prayer.
- Our last sightseeing will be at Rudraprayag, where we will take a short break of 15 minutes as a tea break.
- Night stay will be at Chopta in Swiss Camp on quad sharing basis
- We will organise a bonfire and enjoy light music (if weather permits)
- Freshly prepared dinner will be served to you by 8:30 Pm
Day 2 Chopta to Tungnath to Chandrashila and Back to Chopta camping site
Trek Distance: 10 Kms round trip | Trek Time: 5 Hours | Max Altitude: Chandrashila 4,000 m / 13,123 ft | Sightseeing: Chopta, Tungnath, Chandrashila | Night Stay: Chopta | Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
- Chopta is a beautiful location and is known as Switzerland of India
- After breakfast we will start our trek to Tungnath temple
- Chopta to Tungnath is 3.5 km one way, and Tungnath to Chandrashila is another 1.5 km one way — 5 km one way in total, 10 km for the round trip back to Chopta. See the Chopta to Tungnath distance chart for the full breakdown.
- Tungnath, at 3,680 m / 12,073 ft, is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world
- After Tungnath we will go to Chandrashila or Moon Rock, at 4,000 m / 13,123 ft
- Mesmerising 360 degree view of snow capped mountains and deep valley will portrait a picture perfect landscape
- We will trek back to chopta and then we will go to our camping site for night stay
- Enjoy stargazing and fun party night at our stay after a long day.
- Then we will enjoy the dinner and will go to bed.
Note:- You can avail non-vegetarian food at an additional cost of INR 200 per person.
Day 3 Chopta to Deoria Tal and Back to Delhi via Haridwar
Drive Distance: 30 km + 450 Kms | Drive Duration: 10-12 Hours | Trekking Distance: 4 Kms round trip | Trekking Time: 2.5 Hours | Altitude: Deoria Tal 2,438 m / 7,999 ft | Sightseeing: Sari Village, Deoria Tal | Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast at 6:00 AM we will start our journey to Sari Village and then to another beautiful lake trek to Deoria tal which is included in our Chopta Tungnath Trek package — a 2 km hike one way, 4 km round trip
- The word "Deoria" means heavenly or divine and "Tal" means lake
- This pristine lake have great importance in Indian culture
- In addition to this Deoriatal is also known for remarkable beauty and bird watching
- After spending quality time and taking some beautiful pictures we will return back to Sari village
- From Sari village we will drive back to Haridwar
- We will enjoy Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri
- Guests on the Rishikesh pickup option end their trip here.
Day 4 Reach Delhi
Altitude: Delhi, ~216 m / 709 ft | Drop Point: Kashmiri Gate ISBT
- We will reach Delhi by 3-4:00 AM
- Drop will be at Kashmiri Gate ISBT
- The trip wraps up here — thanks for trekking with us, and we hope to see you again on another adventure.
Inclusions
Comfortable Transportation
- Pickup and drop services From Delhi in Tempo Traveller(AC)
- Travel will be in good condition with professional driver
Accommodation
- Comfortable stay on double or triple or quad sharing basis. Quad sharing is default, triple or Double sharing can be availed at an additional cost.
- Stay in Chopta will be in Swiss camp, you can also opt for a cottage or resort stay at an additional cost.
Delicious Meals
- Freshly prepared food will be served to you during the trek.
- Breakfast and Dinner is included in your package.
- Day 1 Dinner to Day 3 Breakfast is included
- Only veg meals are included, non-veg can be availed on extra cost.
Safety & Support
- Experienced Trek Leader will be there with you during the trip.
- First aid Kit
Exclusions
- 5% GST
- Meals during a road journey.
- Trekking gears
- Forest Permit
- Any Kind of insurance.
- Extra cost for hiring chained jeep due to heavy snow
- Porter or mule for carrying personal luggage.
- Air tickets or transportation to Rishikesh or back to your hometown
- Travel / Medical insurance
- Personal medical kit
- Expenses of personal nature
- Emergency evacuation cost
- Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Chopta Tungnath Trek Quick Facts
- Region: Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
- Temperature in Summer: Day (5°C to 17°C) and Night (2°C to 10°C)
- Temperature in Winter: Day (-1°C to -5°C) and Night (-5°C to -12°C).
- Best months for trek: October to June
- Base camp for the Trek: Chopta, Uttarakhand
- Duration of the Chopta Tungnath Trek Package: 4 Days / 3 Night
- Chopta to Tungnath to Chandrashila Trek difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
- Last ATM: Ukhimath
- Mobile Network: No Network
- Electricity: Solar Lights
- Package Starting Point: New Delhi
Things to pack for Chopta Tungnath trek
Here's what to carry on this specific package; for a more detailed seasonal checklist, see our full Chopta Tungnath packing guide.
- Photo I-card and Manchala Mushafir e-receipt
- Trekking boots or sports shoes in good shape
- Woolen and Cotton shoes - 1 pair (each)
- Waterproof Woolen Jacket - 1
- Track Suit -1 Pair
- Wind Cheater and Raincoat - 1
- Sunglasses -1
- A sunscreen with SPF more than 40
- Half Liter Water bottle -2
- A walking stick
- Insect Repellent
- On the trek to Tungnath temple, a first-aid kit is essential, including antiseptics, bandages, a pair of scissors, cotton, antibiotics, etc. Always have a Swiss knife with you.
Trek Highlights
- A well-marked trail with mostly gentle ascents, suited to first-timers and experienced hikers alike.
- The 1,000-year-old shrine at the summit is the world's highest Shiva temple, with sweeping views over the surrounding valleys.
- Chandrashila peak, at 4,000 m, adds a 360-degree view of the snow-capped range, including Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba.
- Lush alpine meadows and dense forest line the whole route, making it as much a nature walk as a pilgrimage.
Cost Notes
Per-person pricing drops as group size grows — see the table above for the exact rate at every tier and sharing type. Camp stay, meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 3 breakfast, transport and a guide are all included; cottage or resort upgrades cost extra.
Sightseeing of Chopta Tungnath Trek
Besides the trek itself, the itinerary covers a few scenic and spiritually significant stops along the way:
Deoria Tal
Deoria Tal is a high-altitude lake at around 2,438 m, surrounded by dense rhododendron and oak forest. Its clear waters mirror the Chaukhamba and Kedarnath peaks, and it's a favourite stop for camping, bird watching and photography.
Chopta
Known as the "Mini Switzerland of India," Chopta is a green valley at 2,680 m, ringed by pine, deodar and rhododendron forest, and the starting point for this trek. From here you get views of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba.
Tungnath Temple
At 3,680 m, this is the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the Panch Kedar shrines, believed to be over 1,000 years old. The final approach is short but steep, opening onto snow-clad peaks and clear skies. See the seasonal opening and closing dates, or our guide on reaching it independently.
Devprayag
Devprayag marks the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, one of the Panch Prayags where the Ganga is formed, and is home to the Raghunathji Temple.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag sits at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, a key stop on this route as well as the Do Dham and Char Dham circuits, and home to the Rudranath Temple.
Dhari Devi Temple
Dhari Devi Temple, on the banks of the Alaknanda near Srinagar, is dedicated to Goddess Kali — locals believe she protects the region from calamities. Only the upper half of the idol is worshipped here; the lower half is at Kalimath.
Tungnath Trek Package FAQ
We take up to 19 trekkers in one group, travelling together in a 20-seater AC tempo traveller with 1 guide.
Yes — if you'd rather not join a group of strangers, we can build a private itinerary around your dates and group size. Group tours start from Delhi; private packages can pick up from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun or elsewhere. Call 9311052232 or book online to arrange it.
No. Everything beyond the listed price is in the exclusions list — check it before paying so there are no surprises.
Yes. It's a short trek with a gentle gradient, well suited to beginners and to families with kids above 7 years old.
Book directly on this page — both group and customised options are available. For anything specific, call 9311052232.
Yes, all guides are trained (including first-aid) at national mountaineering institutes, and travel with the group from Delhi to Delhi.
Stay is in a Swiss camp at Chopta, upgradeable to a cottage or resort at extra cost. A well-maintained washroom with hot water is available near the camp.
No — the last motorable point is Chopta; the final 3.5 km is on foot, or by pony (ghoda) if you can't trek.
It's open most of the year. Winter (Nov–Feb/Mar) brings snow to Chandrashila, though the temple itself closes for the season. Monsoon (Jul–Aug) is doable with the right preparation, but we don't recommend it — heavy rain makes the trail difficult.
At 13,123 ft, altitude sickness is possible if you ascend too fast. Proper acclimatisation and basic precautions make it a safe trek for most people.
There's no strict upper limit — children above 7 and reasonably fit seniors up to 60–70 can complete it comfortably.
It isn't included in the package price — you pay it separately at the entry point: about ₹150 for Indian nationals, ₹600 for foreign nationals or NRIs.
Yes — a trained guide travels with every group throughout the trip.
Yes, on request — let your tour operator know before the trip.
