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Chopta Tungnath Trek

Trek to the highest Shiva temple in the world

Duration
3 days
Max altitude
12,110 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
Year-round
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Overview

About Chopta Tungnath Trek

Day by day

Trek itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Dehradun to Chopta

    Drive from Dehradun to Chopta. Distance: 200 km (approx). Drive time: 7-8 hours. Altitude: 8,600 ft.

  2. 2
    Day 2

    Chopta to Tungnath, Chandrashila and back to Chopta

    Trek from Chopta to Tungnath Temple, further to Chandrashila Peak, and return to Chopta. Distance: 5 km (trek). Trek time: 5-6 hours. Altitude: 12,110 ft.

  3. 3
    Day 3

    Chopta to Dehradun

    Drive back from Chopta to Dehradun. Distance: 200 km (approx). Drive time: 7-8 hours. Altitude: 8,600 ft.

Altitude profile

12,110 ft
Max altitude
Easy
Difficulty
3 days
Duration

Elevation profile

Peaks at 12,110 ft

Indicative profile. Actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.

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      Before you go

      Trek essentials

      How to reach Uttarkashi region

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

      • Airport: Jolly Grant (DED)
      • Railhead: Dehradun / Haridwar
      • Road: 8–10 hr from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.

      Things to carry

      The honest list: 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter: nights drop below 5 °C.

      • 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
      Where

      Trek location

      View on OpenStreetMap

      Approximate area: precise trailhead coordinates for this trek aren't available, so the pin shows the Garhwal region. No route track is mapped.

      At a glance

      • BasecampUttarakhand
      • RegionGarhwal
      • Best seasonN/A
      • Max altitude12,110 ft
      • Duration3 days
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