Easy to Moderate
3 Days/2 Nights
April to June and Sept to Nov
12,073 Ft.
4 Km
8 - 62+
Uttarakhand
40
Popularly referred to as the ‘Mini Switzerland’ of Uttarakhand, Chopta (at an approximate altitude of 2,608 m) is a slice of paradise tucked away in the Garhwal Himalayas. Surrounded by bugyals, or velvety meadows, and pristine snow-capped peaks, Chopta is an all-year holiday destination: pleasant in summer, rain-fresh in monsoon, and a snow-clad fairyland in winter. Chopta is at the epicenter of the Panch Kedar—the five most sacred Shiva temples in the state. To its left are the Kedarnath and Madmaheshwar shrines, and to the right, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar, with the Tungnath temple just above it.
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Fly to Dehradun (Jolly Grant Airport) from Delhi (~1 hour). From Dehradun, drive ~225–230 km (~7–8 hours) via Rishikesh → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath to Chopta. From Chopta, trek ~3.5–4 km (2–3 hours) uphill to Tungnath Temple at 3,680 m
Take a train from Delhi to Haridwar or Rishikesh (~5–6 hours). From there, hire a shared cab or bus via Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Chopta (~7–8 hours, 200–225 km). Begin the trek to Tungnath as above.
Drive or take a private taxi directly from Delhi to Chopta (~450 km, 14–16 hours) via Meerut → Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath. Alternatively, take a bus from Delhi to Rishikesh/Haridwar, then a shared cab or local bus to Chopta (~200 km, ~7–8 hours). Trek to Tungnath (3.5 km uphill) in around 3–4 hours. Optionally extend to Chandrashila Peak (~1.5 km further, additional 45–60 minutes).
It is an easy to moderate trek, suitable for beginners. The trail is well-paved and around 3.5 km from Chopta.
The ideal time is April to June and September to November. Avoid the monsoon season and mid-winter due to snow.
Chandrashila Peak (~1.5 km ahead of Tungnath) is weather-dependent and may be inaccessible during heavy snow or rainfall.
No special permits are needed, but a small forest entry fee may apply near Chopta.
Yes, stay options include campsites and guesthouses in Chopta. Camping on the trail is not usually allowed due to forest restrictions.