Chopta, Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek
A night by the Ganga in Rishikesh, then three nights at Chopta for the climb to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, the Chandrashila summit and Deoria Tal.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inRishikesh
- RouteRishikesh · Chopta
- Places2 destinations
- StateUttarakhand, India
- Ideal forAdventure holidays, Pilgrimage tours
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-L0FO3U
Best time to visit: September to November and February to May




Trip overview
A night by the Ganga in Rishikesh, then three nights at Chopta for the climb to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, the Chandrashila summit and Deoria Tal.
The route spends 1 night in Rishikesh and 3 nights in Chopta, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and pilgrimage tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Rishikesh
- Arrive via Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Neer Garh Waterfall: Short hike to falls
Day 2Rishikesh to Chopta
- Travel from Rishikesh to Chopta by private vehicle
- Check in at your Chopta hotel
- Snow treks in winter
Day 3Chopta: Tungnath Temple and Chandrashila
- Tungnath Temple: Highest Shiva temple in the world, about 3.5 km uphill
- Chandrashila: Summit at about 4,000 m with views of Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba
Day 4Chopta: Deoria Tal and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
- Deoria Tal: Lake reflecting the Chaukhamba peaks, near Sari village
- Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: Musk deer, monal pheasants and rhododendron forest
Day 5Depart from Chopta
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Jolly Grant Airport for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
- Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
- Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
- Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Rishikesh: Book rafting with a licensed operator and choose the 16 km stretch from Shivpuri for first-timers.
- Chopta: Stays are simple camps and guesthouses; carry warm layers and cash, as mobile signal and ATMs are limited.
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Chopta is a meadow camp in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, often called the mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand.
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