Overview
Chopta Chandrashilla Trek is one of the most quaint treks in the Garhwal Himalayas for adventurous trekkers. If you want to go for a snow trekking then you can go for Chopta Chandrashilla Trek at the time of winters because during the months of December and January it experiences heavy snowfall.
Tungnath is a Shiva temple that is considered as the highest among all the Himalayas and surprisingly Chandrashila peak is a rock face above it.
During this trek, you will get the opportunity to explore some astonishing views of the Himalayan peak such as Kedar, Nanda Devi as well as Chaukhamba. This amazing trek will start as well as end in Dehradun and in just four days you will get the opportunity to explore different beautiful places like Sari, Deoria Tal, Chopta, and Chandrashilla.
This trek is surely going to amuse you, wondering why? It’s because The Chopta Chandrashilla trek will offer you eye-catchy views of lake present around it and also stupefying sunset views.
Chopta to Tungnath will be a thrilling trekking trip because it is a short trek that will make you happy but also fretful at the same time. The holy temple Tungnath is located at the height of 3400 meters above the sea level. If you like to do meditation then this is the right place where you can experience complete peace of mind and do some meditation in order to renew yourself. The pure vivacity coming from the sun will surely refresh you.
The trek is easy and is perfect for both beginners as well as experienced trekkers. Do carry the camera with yourself so that you can capture some breathtaking views while passing through dense green forests.
Therefore, the mesmerizing and stunning views of the Garhwal Himalayas keep the trekkers motivated and never let them lose hope until and unless they reach the end of the summit which is stretched at the Tunganath Temple.
Itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun to Sari : Drive 215 km/8-9hours
We will start the drive from Haridwar Railway Station to Sari which is a small 7 beautiful village. Although it will be a long drive but definitely an enthralling one because we will drive through holy towns like Rishikesh, Dev Prayag, and Rudra Prayag. Night stay will be scheduled in the guest house.
Day 2: Sari (6,600 ft) to Deoriatal (7,840 ft) and return; same day drive to Chopta.
After having the lip-smacking morning breakfast, we will start the morning trek for Deoria Tal which is considered as a high altitude lake. Do have a look at the reflection of Chaukhamba peak in its tranquil water because this is something you just cannot miss. Same day we will be also driving to Chopta.
Day 3: Chopta (8,400 ft) to Chandrashilla (12,100 ft) via Tungnath (11,500 ft) and return to base camp chopta
Start your beautiful day by climbing the slopes of Chopta. From Chopta it will take only a few hours to reach Tungnath temple which is devoted to Lord Shiva and is more than 1000 years old. After this, we will be reaching to Chandrashilla peak from where you can have superlative views of different Himalayan peaks like Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, and Trishul.
From here we will be returning back to base camp Chopta and stay.
Day 4: Departure Day : Chopta to Dehradun
After having breakfast, we will drive back to Haridwar and between the route you will explore some amazing views. The trek ends here with some beautiful memories.
How to Reach
By Air :-
The nearest airport to Kathgodam is the Pantnagar Airport located at a distance of 32kms from Kathgodam. The airport is connected with Delhi by 4 round flights per week. Taxis are easily available from the Airport to Kathgodam.
By Train :-
Kathgodam has its own railway station which is just a kilometer away from the main city. Trains to Kathgodam from the other parts of the country are frequent as it is the Gateway to the Kumaon region. Taxis to various major destination of Uttarakhand are available from the station.
By Bus:-
Being the gateway to the Kumaon hills, Kathgodam has an excellent railway network connecting with the other destinations of the state. Buses to Kathgodam are easily available from ISBT Anand Vihar, Delhi.
Fitness
At high altitude as the air gets thinner oxygen becomes less abundant.The percentage saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen determines the content of oxygen in our blood. After the human body reaches around 2,100 m (7,000 feet) above sea level, the level of oxygen in our hemoglobin begins to plummet. However, the human body has both short-term and long-term adaptations to altitude that allow it to partially compensate for the lack of oxygen.
The Kedarkantha Trek is an easy trek suitable for first time trekker with basic fitness
Trekking Experience: Ideal trek for a beginner.
Fitness Required: The Kedarkantha Trek falls in the category of Moderate treks. The trail is fairly laid out path and has very few steep ascends or descends. Water is available through out the trail. But still if you are thinking of your first big Himalayan trekking experience its better to be prepared. Here is the training schedule to prepare for the trek.
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