Chopta Tungnath Trek

Package Overview

Chopta Tungnath Trek Highlights
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

Tungnath - Highest Temple of Lord Shiva
Tungnath peacefully adorned on the Chandranath Parvat is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the highest  Panch Kedar temple of Uttarakhand . 
It is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the  Panch Kedars . Tungnath is perched at an elevation of 3, 680 metres above sea level and is considered to be more than 1,000 years old.
Start from hari duwar by 8 PM.
Pit stop at Devprayag – Witness the beautiful Sangam of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda.
Reach Chopta by noon.

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.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Deoria Tal; Admire surreal views of shimmering lake and experience lakeside camping

  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

  • Themes : Camping, Trekking

• Day 2 : Chopta; Cross forest-lined with scarlet blossoms through Rohini Bughyal village

  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

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Tungnath; Pay heed to one of the highest Shiva temples in the world

  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.
  At the end of a steep and arduous climb, the summit will be reached with a 360-degree view of the Garhwal and Kumaon mountains welcomingly lying ahead.
  Notable peaks in this panorama of grandeur are Nanda Devi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, and Kedar. Glimpses of the Thalaysagar and Gangotri ranges too could be made out at the edges.
  Start descending towards Chopta, and have a delicious dinner as you retire for the night
  
  Haridwar; It's time to say goodbye
  
  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.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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