Chopta · Tungnath · Chandrashila

One trail. A sacred temple. A Himalayan summit.

Chopta · Tungnath · Chandrashila3 Days / 2 NightsDehradun / HaridwarApprox. 9–10 km round tripTemple + SummitModerate – Challenging

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A short trip with a serious summit day

Drive into Chopta. Trek to Tungnath. Climb beyond it to Chandrashila.

The Tungnath & Chandrashila Peak 3-Day Tour is built around one of Uttarakhand’s most distinctive short mountain journeys.

Chopta forms the road-accessible base, surrounded by Himalayan scenery and forest. From the trailhead, the route climbs towards Tungnath, one of the Panch Kedar shrines and widely described by Uttarakhand Tourism as the world’s highest Shiva temple. From Tungnath, the trail becomes steeper as it continues towards Chandrashila Peak, known for broad Himalayan views on clear days. Uttarakhand Tourism

This package is ideal for travellers who want a meaningful trek without committing to a long expedition-but the short duration should not be confused with an easy itinerary. Day 2 involves sustained uphill and downhill walking at altitude and requires appropriate footwear, fitness and weather awareness.

Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Start & Finish

Dehradun / Haridwar

Your route on the map

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Three days. One defining climb.

Watch the journey change from road to trail, shrine to summit.

DAY 01Dehradun / Haridwar → Chopta

DAY 02Chopta → Tungnath Temple → Chandrashila Peak → Chopta

DAY 03Chopta → Dehradun / Haridwar

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Two nights close to the trail

Sleep near the mountain so the summit day can begin early.

The package uses the Chopta corridor as its base for both nights, reducing unnecessary road movement around the trek day. Exact accommodation may be in Chopta, Baniyakund, Dugalbitta or another suitable nearby operating base depending on season, road access and availability.

2 Planned Nights

Chopta Trek Base

Base for the Tungnath-Chandrashila trekking day

Planned nights

Stay location

Chopta / Tungnath

Before you choose

Prioritise reliable road access, heating arrangements in cold weather, hot-water availability, meal timing and proximity to the trek start over city-style hotel expectations.

Named hotels, room photos, meals & distances come with your personalised quote.

The route essentials are covered. The summit still depends on you.

Transport, stay and meals-clearly defined before departure.

Pickup & Drop

Pickup and final drop from the confirmed point in Dehradun or Haridwar.

Private Package Cab

Private vehicle according to group size for the road sectors of the confirmed itinerary.

Experienced Hill Driver

Driver experienced with Uttarakhand mountain-road travel.

Vehicle Charges

Fuel, normal tolls, parking charges and driver allowance for the agreed itinerary.

Scheduled Sightseeing

Sightseeing and travel specifically included in the confirmed itinerary.

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation on double/triple sharing basis.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner according to the confirmed package meal plan.

Hotel Tea

Morning/evening tea where included by the confirmed hotel.

Hotel Taxes

Applicable accommodation taxes included in the confirmed quotation.

Trip Assistance

LN Tourism route and journey coordination throughout the scheduled package.

The trail is more than the destination

Temple, meadow, altitude and summit-each stage changes the experience.

Chopta Meadow Evening

Arrive before the trek and experience the open high-altitude landscape that makes Chopta more than simply a parking point.

The Tungnath Trail

Watch dense mountain vegetation gradually give way to more exposed high-altitude terrain as the trail climbs towards Tungnath.

Tungnath Temple

Reach one of the Panch Kedar shrines after earning the approach on foot-the spiritual centre of the entire route.

Beyond Tungnath

Continue past the temple into the steeper final stretch where the journey changes from pilgrimage trail to summit climb.

Chandrashila Panorama

On clear days, the summit opens broad views across major Garhwal Himalayan peaks-an experience determined as much by weather as by effort.

Chopta Birdlife & Forest

Chopta is also recognised by Uttarakhand Tourism as an important birdwatching region, with nearby Dugalbitta, Mandal and the Tungnath trekking route highlighted for birding.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Uttarakhand Tourism describes the Tungnath–Chandrashila trekking day as roughly 9–10 km round trip, taking around 7-8 hours depending on the starting point and pace.

Official tourism information describes Tungnath as roughly 3.5–4 km from Chopta.

The Chandrashila summit is approximately 1.5 km beyond Tungnath, with a steeper ascent than the earlier portion of the route.

The trek is best considered moderate to challenging for this 3-day itinerary because the principal trek is completed in a single day and reaches high altitude.

Fit beginners can undertake it in suitable conditions, but they should be comfortable with several hours of uphill and downhill walking. Winter snow significantly increases difficulty.

No. Chandrashila should be treated as a summit attempt, not an unconditional package guarantee. Travellers can turn back from Tungnath if weather, fitness or trail conditions make the final climb unsuitable.

No. Tungnath is seasonal. BKTC states that winter puja is conducted at Makkumath.

Yes, Chopta is known for winter snow, but road and trekking conditions are weather dependent. A winter itinerary should be sold as a snow trekking experience, not as guaranteed Tungnath temple darshan. Uttarakhand Tourism notes that the route becomes snow-covered in winter.

Not under the current inclusions. It can be added separately and is especially advisable for winter conditions, unfamiliar trekkers or poor visibility.

Both planned nights are in the Chopta / Baniyakund / Dugalbitta corridor, depending on confirmed property and seasonal access.

Yes. Your package includes breakfast and dinner for the planned stay nights.

Yes. Road transfers operate by private package vehicle according to the confirmed group size.

Only where personal fitness and health permit the trek. Travellers with significant mobility or health limitations should not treat this as a regular sightseeing package.

This depends on the child’s age, trekking experience, fitness, weather and the parent/guardian’s judgement. The Chandrashila summit should not be forced simply because it appears in the itinerary.