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Total Trekking Distance: 18 km
Maximum Elevation: 3925m Chandrashila Peak
This all-season trek is known for its scenic beauty. It passes through some beautiful forests and affords excellent views of the snow peaks. The trek gives you the opportunity to visit the 1000-year-old Tungnath temple, which is the highest shrine of Lord Shiva. It is one of the panch-kedars and is believed to have been built by Arjuna himself. Chandrashila is famous for its
Overview:
breathtaking 360-degree view of the Himalayan ranges. It is one of the few peaks that can also be climbed in the winter months. We also visit the picturesque Devriyatal which is famous for mirroring the Chaukhamba peak in its waters.
Day 01 : DEHRADUN - SARI ( Drive 200 kms /5-6 hrs)
We start early and drive from Dehradoon to Sari village. Overnight in tents near the village.
Day 02 : SARI TO DEORIA TAL (2400m) - 8KM (4hrs)
Visit the famous temple at Ukhimath before embarking on the trail through the town, heading east, up the hill to Deoria Tal. The pretty walk through rhodendrons, takes you to the ridge above the town. Deoria Tal is a small lake with two tea shops around it. The views of the mountain ranges from here are fabulous.
Day 03 : DEORIATAL - CHOPTA (2600m, trek /5-6 hrs)
Today is a fairly level walk through some beautiful forest and meadows. If you are trekking in the winter months, expect some snow in the shadow areas. There are two camping options, either camp short of Chopta near a steam, or at the meadows below the shops at Chopta.
Day 04 : CHOPTA TO TUNGNATH TEMPLE (3400m) TO CHANDRASHILA (3925m) AND RETURN TO CHOPTA (2347m) 15KM ( 8 hrs)
Form the picturesque environs of Chopta; take the path through the arch leading up to the temple. Tungnath is a short 3 km trek from Chopta. The temple is only visible in the last few hundred metres. Head up past the temple to the peak. Enjoy the beautiful 360-degree views, before heading down Chopta again and finally to Duggalbitta. In winters, when it snows, the small town of Chopta is deserted and even the tea shops will be shut.
Day 05 : CHOPTA - DEHRADUN
After breakfast start drive to Rishikesh and trip end here.
Trek Essentials:
• Comfortable Trekking Boots
• One Raincoat
• Windproof/waterproof Jacket,
• 2-3 T-shirt/Shirt
• 2 Trouser/pants
• Torch
• Woolen Gloves
• Thermal Inner-wears
• Warm Fleece, warm jackets
• 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
