Give a start to your dream of trekking to beautiful places in the Himalayas and start with Chandrashila Tungnath Trek. The trek is one of the most spellbinding treks in Garhwal Himalayas and can be ventured out to throughout the year. If you want to experience snow trekking in Uttarakhand then plan in December, the place looks like a wonderland covered in snow.
Explore another itinerary for Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trek via Deoria Tal
Our trek starts from Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, and base for many treks in the state. Visit the breathtaking Deoria Tal and take in the beauty of majestic Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Bandarpunch, Yellow tooth, Kedar range and Kalanag reflected in the pristine water of the lake. Walk through the lush meadows and verdant forest around Chopta and admire the beauty of Uttarakhand from the Tungnath temple which is said to be the highest Shiva shrine on the globe at the elevation of 12073 feet, just below the Chandrashila Peak. Get a 360 degree view of the valley from the Chandrashila summit.
The easy and short trial is best for a long weekend! Get your backpacks ready and take the Himalayan adventure. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and unwind from all the stress.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Dehradun - Deoria Tal (240 KMS| 8 hours)
Arrive at Dehradun on your own which is easily accessible from Delhi. Reach Dehradun early in the morning and from there we will drive you to Deoria Tal. We will reach there by evening and enjoy the enchanting views of the various Himalayan Peaks in the mirror like lake. Spend the night by the lake in camps.
Day 02: Deoria Tal - Chopta (12 KMS| 5 hours)
Wake up to a beautiful sunrise over the marvellous Himalayan Peaks and capture those blissful moments in your camera. Start trekking through the beautiful meadows and verdant forest to reach Chopta. If you choose to trek in winters, the place will be covered in the blanket of snow and walking on that will be an adventurous experience. We will have two options to camp; we either camp short of Chopta by a stream or on the meadows just below the shops at Chopta.
Day 03: Chopta - Tungnath- Chandrashila - Chopta (15 KMS| 8 hours)
From the picturesque beauty of Chopta, now we will trek to Tungnath Temple. After a steep but pleasant climb we will reach the temple which is believed to be 1000 years old and is also one of the five Kedars of Uttarakhand. We will head up past the temple to the Chandrashila Peak. It is the summit of the temple and it literally means the “Moon Rock”. Admire the beauty of the Himalayas and the state of Uttarakhand from the peak. We will return to Chopta and spend the night in the tents.
Day 04: Chopta - Dehradun
Relish your breakfast in the morning and then get ready to head back to Dehradun. Your Chandrashila Tungnath Trek concludes as we drop you back to the city.
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Package Details
Chandrashila Tungnath Trek
Duration: 4 Days
Maximum Altitude: 13415 feet
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Best Time to go: Throughout the year
Total distance covered: 28 KMS Trek
Trek Essentials:
- Waterproof Rucksack
- Comfortable Trekking Boots
- One Raincoat
- Windproof Jacket
- 2-3 T-shirt/Shirt
- 2 Trouser/pants
- Torch
- Woolen Gloves
- Thermal innerwear
- Warm Fleece
- Woolen Cap
- Woolen Socks & Regular Socks
- Water Bottle
- Towel
- Camera & Phone if you like (with full/Extra Batteries)
- Identity Cards
- Slippers
- Personal Toiletries
- Specific Medication Medicine
- Personal Toiletries
Inclusions:
- Transportation from Dehradun to Deoria Tal and from Chopta to Dehradun
- All meals
- Expert mountain guide
- Complete Trekking services like tents, mattresses, dinning/ kitchen tent, folding stool, local trek guide, cook, provisions, trek permit fee, forest entry fees and ponies for equipment
- Accommodation in tents
Exclusions:
- 9.0% Govt. service tax
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal luggage & Mineral water
- Rescue expenses during trek (if any)
- Personal porter support will be chargeable at Rs. 200 per bag per day
- And personnel expenses like, drinks, bar & beverages, laundry, telephone, tips, donations, video camera fees, room service, and anything which is not mentioned in inclusions
- Rent for trekking shoes is Rs. 200 per trekking day. Availability of shoes needs to be confirmed with us
- Rent for walking stick is Rs. 50 per trekking day. The charges are applicable irrespective of the stick being used or not
- Accommodation in Dehradun
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