About the Chopta Tungnath Trek
Tungnath is the highest of the five Kedar temples at 3,680 m, and Chandrashila is the summit another kilometre and a half above it. The walk up from Chopta is short — about 4 km — but it ends on a ridge with Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba spread across the whole northern skyline.
Two nights in Chopta, with Haridwar on the way up and Rishikesh on the way down. This is a good first Himalayan trek: high enough to feel like one, gentle enough that most people finish it comfortably.
Day by day
01Delhi to Chopta via Haridwar | Chopta Stay
- Departure from Delhi by tempo traveller or private cab.
- En route, Haridwar — Har Ki Pauri and the Ganga ghat, where the evening aarti is held.
- Continue on towards Chopta, climbing through Devprayag and the Garhwal hills.
- Evening arrival and check-in.
- Dinner and overnight stay in Chopta.
02Chopta to Tungnath & Chandrashila | Chopta Stay
- Early breakfast at the hotel.
- Start the trek from Chopta up to Tungnath temple at 3,680 m — the highest Shiva temple in the world, and the highest of the five Kedars.
- Continue to the Chandrashila summit at 4,000 m for the view: Nanda Devi, Trishul and Chaukhamba across the northern skyline.
- Trek back down to Chopta.
- Evening free to rest. Dinner and overnight stay in Chopta.
03Chopta to Delhi via Rishikesh | Overnight Journey
- Breakfast and check out from Chopta.
- Start the return journey towards Rishikesh, back down through the Garhwal valleys.
- Explore Rishikesh — Ram Jhula, the Laxman Jhula area, the ghats and the market. Time for the evening Ganga aarti if the schedule allows.
- Continue towards Delhi. Overnight journey.
04Delhi Arrival | Leisure Day
- Early morning arrival in Delhi.
- The day is free for rest and leisure.
- No hotel stay is included on this day.
05Trip Ends
- The tour concludes.
On this trip
✓What’s included
- Delhi → Haridwar → Chopta → Rishikesh → Delhi transport by tempo traveller or private cab
- Two nights’ accommodation in Chopta
- Two breakfasts and two dinners
- Haridwar sightseeing — Har Ki Pauri and the Ganga ghat
- Chopta sightseeing
- Tungnath temple trek
- Chandrashila summit trek
- Rishikesh sightseeing — Ram Jhula, the Laxman Jhula area, the ghats and the market
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Fuel, toll tax, parking and driver allowance
- An experienced driver throughout the trip
✕Not included
- Entry fees at sightseeing places, where applicable
- Trekking equipment such as shoes, poles and jackets
- Pony or mule charges, if required
- Lunch and any meal not listed in the package
- Bottled water, beverages and refreshments
- Shopping and personal expenses
- Medical and emergency expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any sightseeing or vehicle use beyond the itinerary
- Early check-in or late check-out charges
- Any cost arising from weather, landslides, roadblocks or other circumstances outside our control
- Anything not listed under inclusions
✓What to pack
- A 40-60L rucksack plus a small daypack
- Warm layers — thermals, fleece and a windproof jacket (nights stay cold even in summer)
- Trekking shoes with grip, plus slippers for the stay
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, lip balm and a personal water bottle
- Power bank, torch and any personal medication
- Original government photo ID — mandatory at all checkposts
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Before you book
- Chopta, Tungnath and Chandrashila: a good first Himalayan trekThe world’s highest Shiva temple and a summit you can reach without experience. Distance, difficulty, altitude
