Chandrashila Peak
This trek takes you through some amazing terrain the highlights being Chopta, Tungnath and of course Chandrashila Peak itself. Chopta, Known as the "Switzerland of India", Chopta at an altitude of 2600 m, offers a breathtaking view of the majestic Himalayan peaks against the backdrop of clear blue skies. With bugyals (high altitude meadows) all around, it is one of the best camping sites in Garhwal. Also, the sunset as seen from Chopta is a sight one can travel any distance to see.
Tungnath Temple, at an altitude of 3,680 mt, is the highest Shiva shrine among the Panch Kedars. From here one can view the Bandar Poonch, Kedar, Chaukhamba and Dunagiri peaks, amongst others. The trek to Tungnath is abundant with rich flora and fauna, with one passing through many a grassy slope. And what could be said of the summit. From CHANDRASHILLA PEAK (3950 M) one gets a 180 degrees view of the Himalayas that seem to be within arm's length. Words cannot describe this sight... it has to be seen to be believed!!!
Itinerary
Day 1 – Delhi - Haridwar
Depart Delhi by Shatabdi Express at 0600 hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Haridwar by 11.30 AM. over night stay at Hotel.
Day 2 – Ukhimath
Deart to Ukhimath via Rudraprayag at 0700 hrs. and over night stay at GMVN Rest House. (Lunch enrout)
Day 3 – Ukhimath
Day at Ukhimath GMVN Rest House.
Day 4 – A short trek to Deoria Tal (2134 m) – 8 km
Today we trek a short but fairly steep path to a beautiful lake at Deoria Tal. Overnight in a camp (tent) near the lake.
Day 5 - Trek to Chopta (2900 m) – 12 km
It is a beautiful walk through one of the best alpine forests in Uttranchal to reach Chopta. Overnight in a camp (tent) or rest house.
Day 6- Chopta to Tungnath Temple (3680m) and finally to Chandrashila (3680m) - 5 km
Today we make our final steep climb, enjoy the views. We carry basic food & sleeping gear with us and spend the night at the top in tents.
Day 7 - Trek to Duggalbita (2347m) – 10 km
We descend down from the peak and continue our trek to Dogal Bitta. We spend the night in tents in the compound of an old forest rest house. In the good old days many famous people have stayed at the rest house.
Day 8 – Drive from Duggalbita to Rishikesh
We spend the day in Rishikesh town, watch the famous aarti on the banks of the Ganga before heading further south to Haridwar to catch the overnight train to Delhi. Catch the Mussoorie Express departing at 23:20 to
Day 9– Delhi
Reach Delhi at 7:00 am The can be spent exploring Delhi. We could arrange for a car that would take you around Delhi for sight seeing. The same car could also meet you at the railway station in the morning. Later in the night the same car would drop you to the airport.
Tour Ends
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