Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Deoriatal Rishikesh Trek

Meeting Point: Akshardham Metro Station, Delhi
Departure Time: 9:00 PM
Vehicle: AC Tempo Traveller
Distance to Rishikesh: ~230–250 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours

• Your Chopta Tungnath Deoriatal Chandrashila trek begins at 9 PM from Akshardham Metro, Delhi, aboard a comfortable AC Tempo Traveller.
• As you settle in, your Trip Guide will kick off the journey with a warm introduction — a great icebreaker for a trip full of strangers becoming friends. Expect a quick round of introductions, an overview of the days ahead, safety instructions, and a walkthrough of the full trek plan so everyone starts the journey on the same page.
• Settle in for an overnight road trip through the scenic Himalayan foothills, covering roughly 230–250 km to Rishikesh over approximately 5–6 hours.
• En route, stop at Devprayag Sangam — one of the most sacred river confluences in Uttarakhand, where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet to form the Ganga.
• Continue the overnight journey toward Rishikesh and onward to Sari Village, Chopta, often called the "Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand."

Distance: ~199 km | Drive Time: 6–8 hours (traffic dependent)

Route: Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Rudraprayag → Ukhimath → Sari Village

• Continue the drive from Rishikesh toward Sari Village, passing through Devprayag, Srinagar, and Rudraprayag — river towns and sacred confluence points along the Ganga's Himalayan course.
• Pass Ukhimath, the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath, before the final approach to Sari Village, gateway to the Deoriatal trek.
• Along the final stretch, the route skirts the edge of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, home to diverse Himalayan flora and fauna including musk deer, Himalayan monal, and leopard (sightings are rare but the forest cover is dense and scenic throughout).
• Arrive at Sari Village / Chopta Valley around noon — a stunning Himalayan meadow at approximately 2,000 m altitude, surrounded by oak and rhododendron forest.
• Check into your homestay, freshen up, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
• Spend the rest of the day acclimatizing to the altitude and exploring the serene surroundings at a relaxed pace.
• Take an evening nature walk or short excursion around the valley.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the homestay.

Day 3 – Tungnath Temple Trek & Chandrashila Summit Trek

Sari Village, Chopta to Tungnath: 5 km one way | Time: 3–4 hours
Tungnath Temple to Chandrashila Peak: 1.5 km (steep climb) | Time: 1–2 hours
Tungnath Temple Elevation: 3,680 m (12,073 ft)
Chandrashila Summit Elevation: 4,000 m (13,123 ft)

• Wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and begin the trek from Chopta toward Tungnath Temple — a moderately steep 5 km trail through alpine meadows and rhododendron forest, taking roughly 3–4 hours.
• Arrive at Tungnath Temple, standing at 3,680 m (12,073 ft) — the highest Shiva temple in the world and one of the sacred Panch Kedar sites. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is believed to be over 1,000 years old and holds deep significance in Hindu mythology as the place where Shiva's arms are worshipped.
• From Tungnath Temple, continue the steep 1.5 km climb to Chandrashila Summit (4,000 m / 13,123 ft) — roughly 1–2 hours of trekking, the most physically demanding stretch of the day.
• At the summit, take in a 360° Himalayan panorama, including:
  • Nanda Devi Peak
  • Trishul Peak
  • Chaukhamba Range
  • Bandarpunch
  • Kedarnath Dome
• Spend time soaking in the sunrise from Chandrashila, widely considered one of the most spectacular sunrise viewpoints in the Indian Himalayas.
• Winter special: Between December and February, Chandrashila becomes one of the most accessible snow treks near Delhi — unlike many high-altitude snow treks that require technical gear and multi-day approach hikes, Chopta's motorable base camp means you can experience genuine Himalayan snowfall and snow-covered summits with a relatively short, beginner-friendly trek.
• Descend back to Chopta campsite, with dinner and overnight stay in homestay.

• Deoriatal Trek Distance: ~3 km (one way) from Sari Village | Time: ~1.5 hours

• Wake up in the peaceful Himalayan surroundings of Chopta.
• Enjoy breakfast and check out from the campsite.
• Drive to Sari Village, the starting point of the Deoriatal Lake Trek.
• From Sari Village, begin the 3 km trek to Deoriatal Lake (approx. 1.5 hours) through dense rhododendron forest.
• Reach Deoriatal Lake, a crystal-clear alpine lake famous for its mirror-like reflection of the Chaukhamba peaks.
• Spend time relaxing and capturing photographs before descending back to Sari Village.
• After the trek, begin your return journey — driving back via Rishikesh to Delhi, retracing the route through Ukhimath, Rudraprayag, Srinagar, and Devprayag.
• Settle in for the overnight drive back, carrying home unforgettable Himalayan memories.

Reach Delhi by early morning, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through the Garhwal Himalayas.

Drop Point: Akshardham Metro Station, Delhi
Expected Arrival: Between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, depending on traffic conditions

Over these 5 days, you trekked to the Chandrashila Summit for a 360° Himalayan panorama, stood before the sacred Tungnath Temple, the highest Shiva temple in the world, and walked through rhododendron forests to the mirror-like waters of Deoriatal Lake — all while camping under the stars in the meadows of Chopta Valley, with stops along the sacred Ganga at Devprayag and the spiritual town of Rishikesh bookending your trip.

From mythology and mountain views to new friendships made along the way, we hope this trek stays with you long after you're back home.

Safe travels, and see you on the next adventure!