Available Dates
05-08 Sep, 2026
Plan Format
Detailed daily itinerary
Prepared For
Onlitrip travelers
About this tour
Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world, sitting at 3,680 metres, and Chandrashila – the peak just above it – is one of the few places in the Himalayas where a genuinely easy trek gets you a genuinely hard to reach view: Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Trishul, all in one 360 degree turn. The whole thing is only 5 kilometres one way from Chopta, doable by a reasonably fit beginner in a single push, which is exactly why it’s one of the most rewarding short treks in India per kilometre climbed. This trip drives up from Rishikesh or Haridwar, sleeps two nights in Chopta’s meadows, and gives the trek itself an entire dedicated day – no rushing, no cutting the summit short.
Quick info
Available Dates: 05-08 Sep, 2026
Day by day plan
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Rishikesh/Haridwar to Chopta
- Depart Rishikesh/Haridwar for Chopta
- Drive via Devprayag and Srinagar, with a breakfast stop en route
- Continue on to Rudraprayag, then Ukhimath
- Lunch stop around Ukhimath or Guptkashi
- Drive on to Chopta via Duggalbitta
- Check in and settle at the campsite/guesthouse
- Free time, sunset over the meadows
- Dinner and campfire
- Early sleep - big trekking day tomorrow
Day 2
Chopta to Tungnath to Chandrashila to Chopta
- Wake up early, light tea and snacks
- Start the trek from Chopta base
- Trek to Tungnath Temple - 3.5 km, a steady climb
- Darshan at the temple, rest and water break
- Trek on to Chandrashila Peak - 1.5 km, the steepest stretch
- Summit time - photos and 360° Himalayan views of Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Trishul
- Descend Chandrashila → Tungnath → Chopta
- Late lunch at Chopta
- Rest, explore the meadows, optional short walks
- Sunset, free time
- Dinner
- Sleep
Day 3
Chopta to Rishikesh/Haridwar
- Breakfast
- Check out, pack up
- Drive to Rudraprayag/Srinagar
- Lunch stop
- Drive on to Rishikesh/Haridwar
- Arrival - trip ends
What's included
- Private vehicle, Rishikesh/Haridwar to Chopta and back
- 2 nights at campsite/guesthouse in Chopta, as per sharing
- 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Guided Tungnath–Chandrashila trek
- Campfire evening
- Trip captain throughout
- Tolls, parking and driver charges
Not included
- Lunches on all 3 days
- Personal cafe spends and shopping
- Temple donations, if any
- 5% GST
- Anything not mentioned above
Things to carry
- Valid ID - Aadhaar or Passport, mandatory
- Trekking shoes with real grip and ankle support - non-negotiable on the stone - step trail
- Warm layers - Chandrashila sits close to 4,000m, and it's cold well before sunrise
- A headlamp or torch for the 5 AM start
- Rain jacket or poncho, even outside monsoon - weather flips fast this high up
- Trekking pole, optional but genuinely useful on the descent
- Power bank
- Cash - no ATMs past Ukhimath
- Personal medicines and water bottle
Important notes
- Solo travellers, friends and couples all welcome
- Rooms/tents shared with same gender unless twin or single booked
- Best months: May - June, September - October. Avoid July - August (slippery trails, landslide risk)
- Chandrashila's final stretch is steep and altitude-exposed - pace yourself
- Seat confirmed only after advance payment
- Be on time. Vehicle will not wait
- Follow trip captain's instructions throughout
- No rude or unsafe behaviour, no littering
- Organiser not responsible for lost items
- Itinerary may shift due to weather or road conditions
Meeting points
- ISBT Kashmere Gate Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tungnath Chandrashila trek suitable for beginners? | Yes. It's widely considered one of the most accessible Himalayan treks in India - 5 km one way from Chopta with a well-defined stone-step trail. The final 1.5 km to Chandrashila is the steepest section and needs a slower, steadier pace.
What altitude does this trek reach? | Tungnath Temple sits at 3,680 metres, and Chandrashila Peak, the final summit, is close to 4,000 metres.
Is monsoon a good time to do this trek? | No - July and August see slippery trails and occasional landslides on this route, and summit views are usually fogged out. May - June and September - October are the recommended windows.
How fit do I need to be? | Basic fitness is enough for most people. The trek takes 4-5 hours up including rest breaks, and the descent is quicker. Altitude affects some trekkers regardless of fitness level, so pacing and hydration matter more than speed.
Will I actually see the Himalayan peaks from Chandrashila? | Outside monsoon, yes - Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and Trishul are visible on a clear day. Cloud cover can occasionally block the view, more so during the rainy months.