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Chopta Chandrashila
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Chopta Chandrashila

A weekend summit through rhododendron forests

Duration
4 days
Max altitude
13,123 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Garhwal

Overview

The gentlest way to bag a proper Himalayan summit. Chandrashila's pre-dawn climb hands you Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedar and Chaukhamba in a single 180° sweep.

  • Sunrise summit view of Nanda Devi
  • Tungnath — highest Shiva temple
  • Perfect weekend trek from Delhi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Haridwar → Chopta

  2. 2

    Chopta → Tungnath → Chandrashila → Chopta

    Summit day

  3. 3

    Chopta → Deoriatal → Sari

  4. 4

    Sari → Haridwar

Elevation profile

Peaks at 13,123 ft

Indicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.

What's included

  • Guesthouse & tented camps
  • All meals
  • Trek leader

Not included

  • 5% GST
  • Transport (₹2,500)
  • Personal expenses

How to reach Sari village

Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.

  • AirportJolly Grant (DED)
  • RailheadHaridwar (HW)
  • Road8 hr / 220 km from Haridwar. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.

Things to carry

The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Winter trek: pack for −15 °C at camp.

  • Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
  • Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
  • Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
  • Two full sets of thermal base layers
  • Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
  • Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
  • Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
  • One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
  • Headlamp with fresh batteries
  • Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
  • Government photo ID (original)
We provide, so leave at home:
  • · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
  • · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
  • · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen

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