Chopta
Photo: Vvnataraj (CC BY-SA 3.0)November: best2-3 days
Meadow hamlet at about 2,600 m on the Ukhimath-Gopeshwar road and base for the short trek to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple, and Chandrashila summit.
Base for the Tungnath-Chandrashila trek and Deoria Tal; good almost all year, with snow treks in winter.
November: Clear, cold; temple closes in November
When to go
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Things to do
- Trek to Tungnath and Chandrashila: About 3.5 km to Tungnath, then the summit
- Deoria Tal trek from Sari: About 4 km
- Birdwatching (Himalayan monal): Over 240 species
- Cycle Chopta-Ukhimath via Sari: About 30 km
- Darshan / visit at Tungnath Temple: 06:00-19:00 in season (temple closes in winter)
- Trek: Chandrashila
Top sights
Tungnath Temple
Highest of the Panch Kedar and one of the highest Shiva temples, a 3.5 km climb above Chopta on the way to Chandrashila.
Chandrashila
Summit at about 4,000 m above Tungnath with a 360-degree view of Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi, Trishul and Kedar peaks.
Madhyamaheshwar
Hindu temple in Mansoona village, Uttarakhand, India
Nearby
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