Chopta Tungnath Chandrashila Trip

We four friends recently visited Chopta (Tungnath and Chandrashila) on June Month 2017. Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The temple is believed to be 1000 years old and is the third (Tritiya Kedar) in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas, heroes of the Mahabharata epic

Chopta is a small tourist town located at 2600m and is also the last road head for the trek to Tungnath Temple & Chandrashila peak. The distances and nature of the trek make it a popular weekend holiday from Delhi and other parts of North India and hence this guide is an attempt to make it as easy as possible for prospective travellers.

Popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland’ among travellers, Chopta is a hill station nestled amidst the mountains of Uttarakhand at an altitude of 2600 meters. The initial point of trek to the famous Tungnath Temple, Chopta boasts of enchanting views of the Himalayas with plentiful flora and fauna to admire. Being an unspoiled and non-commercialized location has endowed Chopta with the bliss of beautiful meadows and excellent trekking trails throughout the year. This is the Base Camp for the Tungnath Trek, which will enchant your senses and bestow upon you an exhilarating trekking experience.


Places to Visit in Chopta

Devariyatal – It is a lake located 3 kms uphill from the village of Mastura on the Chopta road. The lake is known for its beautiful panoramic views of mountains like Chaukhamba in its backdrop. Devariyatal holds religious significance in the Hindu Mythos as the fabled Indra taal where Pandavas were queried by the yakshas. There are trekking routes to both Chopta and Tungnath available from this point.

Chopta – Chopta, an unspoiled natural beauty destination lying in the laps of Uttarakhand Himalayas offers amazing views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. It is popularly known as the base camp for the Tunganath trek. Chopta has a very cool and pleasant climate from March to May which invites a lot of tourists to enjoy this unexplored hill station. During this time, the sky is clear and the peaks are clearly visible and thus it is the perfect time to visit Chopta for the Tunganath trek.

Tunganath – Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is one of the five and the highest Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Tunganath (literal meaning: Lord of the peaks) mountains form the Mandakini and Alaknanda river valleys. Located at an altitude of 3680 m (12073 ft) and just below the peak of Chandrashila, Tungnath temple is the highest Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be a 1000 years old and is the second in the pecking order of the Panch Kedars. It has a rich legend linked to the Pandavas.






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Admin said…
I was also part of that trip.. you didn't upload any of my photograph!!
October 10, 2020 at 6:38 AM
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