Chopta Chandrashila Trek

Day 1: Haridwar to Sari Village (200 km, ~7-8 hours drive)

• Pickup Point: Haridwar Railway Station/Bus Stand in the morning.
• Route: Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Sari.
• Highlights:
  • Witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers at Devprayag.
  • Scenic mountain views and lush forests.
• Accommodation: Stay in guesthouses/homestays at Sari village.
• Altitude: ~6,600 ft.

Day 2: Sari to Deoria Tal (2.5 km trek, ~2 hours)

• Start: Post breakfast, trek to Deoria Tal.
• Trail Details: Easy ascent through forests of rhododendron, oaks, and pines.
• Highlights:
  • Camping by the serene Deoria Tal Lake with reflections of Himalayan peaks.
  • Sunset views of Chaukhamba Massif.
• Accommodation: Tents near Deoria Tal.
• Altitude: ~8,000 ft.

Day 3: Deoria Tal to Chopta (12 km drive + 5 km trek, ~4-5 hours)

• Morning: Descend back to Sari and drive to Chopta.
• Trail Details:
  • Trek starts from Chopta to the camping ground amidst meadows.
• Highlights:
  • Views of Kedarnath, Bandarpoonch, and Trishul peaks.
  • Explore Chopta’s lush meadows, also known as the “Mini Switzerland of India.”
• Accommodation: Camping at Chopta.
• Altitude: ~8,790 ft.

Day 4: Chopta to Chandrashila via Tungnath Temple (8 km trek, ~6-7 hours)

• Morning Start: Early trek to Chandrashila Peak.
• Trail Details:
  • Moderate climb to Tungnath Temple (highest Shiva temple).
  • Steeper ascent to Chandrashila Peak.
• Highlights:
  • Panoramic 360° view of peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Chaukhamba.
  • Visit Tungnath Temple.
• Return: Trek back to Chopta and drive to Sari.
• Accommodation: Stay at Sari village.
• Altitude: Chandrashila ~13,123 ft.

Day 5: Sari to Haridwar (~7-8 hours drive)

• Route: Return via the same route as Day 1.
• Highlights:
  • Morning village walk in Sari.
  • Stopovers at Rudraprayag and Devprayag for photography.
• Drop Point: Haridwar Railway Station/Bus Stand by evening.