In the laps of the mighty Himalayas in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand lies ‘Chandrashila’ – the summit of Chandranath Parvat. At an elevation of approximately 13,000 feet above sea level, the Chandrashila Summit is undisputedly one of the most sought after treks in Uttarakhand. With easy accessibility, it draws trekkers, photographers (Insta-worthy shots guaranteed!), tourists, wanderers, history enthusiasts, bird watchers or simply someone who is just searching for peace, tranquility and rejuvenation. The Tungnath temple of Panch Kedar, in particular, offers a mesmerizing panoramic view of the majestic Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba.
This trek takes one through bewitching meadows and rich rhododendron trails. The scent of deodar trees envelops you – a veritable Bird Lovers/Watchers paradise. For those with a keen eye, you will definitely have a chance to spot some rare species of birds. So keep your binoculars ready.
The grade of this trek is easy to moderate, and is definitely recommended for novice trekkers as well as experienced ones. It will most likely emerge as a perfect start to your lifelong tryst with the Himalayas.
Tungnath Temple
• Confluences at Devprayag and Rudraprayag
• The mythological mystical - Deoriatal Lake
• Snow capped Himalayan Peaks: Nanda Devi at 7,817 meters, Trishul at 7,120 meters, Kedarnath at 6,831 meters, Bandarpunch at 6,316 meters and Chaukhamba at 7,138 meters
• Medium altitude trek with cavernous gorges
• Murmuring Waterfalls, lush green meadows
• Glimpse of an ancient culture of local people
• Possible sightseeing of some wildlife (Himalayan Monal, Brown Dipper, Kalij, Koklass Pheasants, Laughing Thrushes and Mountain Goats)
• Accommodation in Swiss Tents/Homestay
Who should attend?
Not attracting only seasoned trekkers, even for beginners, this trek is great for them to get introduced to the world of trekking.
Chopta Tungnath Trek Quick Facts:
- Tungnath Trek Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 3°C
- Maximum altitude: 11,154 ft.
- Chopta to Tungnath Trek Distance: 5 Km
- Base Camp: Sari Village (6-hour drive from Haridwar)
- ATM: Last ATM is in Ukhimath, around 13 KM before Sari.