Tungnath & Chandrashila Trek
Chopta, Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand
Group Tour
3 Days / 2 Nights
Max 20 guests
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.
- 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
Double Sharing
Default
Shared between 2 guests
₹7,499
per person
Triple Sharing
Shared between 3 guests
₹6,499
per person
Per person, before GST & fees.
- 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
- 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
- ISBT Kashmere Gate Delhi
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.
Tungnath Temple sits at 3,680 metres, and Chandrashila Peak, the final summit, is close to 4,000 metres.
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.
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.
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.
