Chopta Tungnath Deoria Tal Trekking Tour

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Chopta Tungnath Deoria Tal Chandrashila Trekking Tour

This amazing trek is one of the most famous treks in Uttarakhand. This trek in chopta valley provides you panaromic views of surrounding mountain peaks of Garhwal like Bandarpuch & Chaukhamba. Its easy trek passes through beautiful villages of Garhwal. The important places in this trek is Tungnath Temple (3680 m height ), Chandrashila Summit (4000 m height), Deoria Tal (2440 m height) & Chopta (2600 m height). The trekking route has forest trails, maple, oak and pine trees, alpine meadows & waterfalls. Surrounding mountain neat this trek are Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba peaks of Himalayas.

Best Time For This Trekking: Through out the year apart from monsoon. Monsoon season is generally from third week of june till second week of sep. Winter season after second week of nov till march has large amound of snow while in summer like may june snow is above 3500 meters.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station is Haridwar which has frequent trains to many other cities of India. Haridwar is 220 kms by road which takes approx 7 hrs via Haridwar - Rishikesh- Srinagar - Dev Prayag - Rudra Prayag - Ukhimath Route. Nearest Airport is Dehradun Airport which is 230 kms drive via Rishikesh to Ukhimath route as per above.

Approx trekking: 30 Kms Maximum Altitude during the Trek: 4200 meters, Duration: 05 Days,

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION Home / Railway Station / Airport
DEPARTURE TIME Please arrive at least 2 hours before the start Tour.
INCLUDED
Air Ticket Accommodations
Professional guide

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Day 01: Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun to Sari Village (2020 meters) (200 kms / 7 hrs Drive)

Tour starting point will be according to guest requirement in Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun. Guest can arrive here by railway station at Haridwar or Airport at Dehradun. Its better to arrive one or two day before so you can also explore Haridwar Rishikesh. Enjoy sightseeing of temple / ashram / ganga aarti at Haridwar Rishikesh or you can enjoy adventures at Rishikesh like Rafting / Bungy / Flying Fox etc.
We will start tour at 7 AM. It is approx 7-8 hours drive. Most journey from Rishikesh is through lower range of Garhwal Himalayas. It uphill drive most of the time. On the route Dev Prayag is holy confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi after which the river is called Ganga. Bhagirathi is coming from Gangotri while Alaknanda is coming from Badrinath. Next stop is Rudraprayag which is confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini. Alaknanda meets here Mandakini which comes from Kedarnath. Ukhimath is also one more place to visit if time permits. Reach Sari Village in evening. Check in to the hotel. Night stay in Sari Village.

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Day 02: Sari Village to Deoria Tal (2370 meters) (03 kms / 1 hour trek)

Morning after breakfast check out. Sari Village is small village with small houses with mountains behind it. Farms are also nearby village. Start your trek to Deoria Tal. The trek is mix of up and down hill trek. Route is trail on natural rocks. From Deorial Tal Chandrashil peak view is possible. During spring season you can also see rhododendron blossom. Chaukhamba is visible behind the Deorial Tal Lake. We will establish camp here. After lunch relax or free to enjoy nature walk around and take photographs. Night stay in Deoria Tal tents.

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Day 03: Deoriatal to Baniyakund (2650 meters) (16 kms / 7 hour trek)

Morning after breakfast start your trek to Baniyakund via Rohini Bugyal. Kedar Peak and Chaukhamba Mountains you will enjoy more better views. Area is full of Mapple, Oak and Rhododendron trees. After some uphill trek towards Rohini Bugyal. Later you will reach Bhagadwal Temple from where one of the descending path take you to Rohini Bugyal. Alpine meadows will welcome you here. Our camp site will be here at Baniyakund close to chopta. Night stay at Baniyakund in tents.

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Day 04: Baniyakund to Tungnath Chandrashil and Return (08 kms / 6-7 hours trek)

Today after breakfast we will start early for the trek to Tungnath Chandrashila Summit. Trekking route is easily visible with clear trail till the Tungnath Temple. Visit Tungnath Temple. Tungnath is famous Shiva Temple one of the Panch Kedar. Further trek to Chandrashila. Between december till april often good amount of snow is ahead from here. You can also get view of Ravan Shila Peak. From the Chandrashila Summit (13100 feet) you will get panoramic view around. Trishul, Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Nandaghunti, Kedar and Chaukhamba are the mountains visible from here. Thalay Sagar and Gangotri peaks can be seen in clear weather. Later return to camp site. Night stay at Baniyakund in tents.

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Day 05: Baniyakund to Rishikesh / Haridwar / Dehradun (220 kms / 7-8 hours drive)

Morning after breakfast, check out. Start your return journey. We will drop you at Haridwar Rishikesh or Dehradun according to your choice. Tour ends here.