Chopta Tungnath Rishikesh

One of the best day hikes in Uttarakhand, the trail to Tungnath Mandir (3680m) and Chandrashila Peak (4000m) features a sacred Panch Kedar temple and a stunning Himalayan panorama.

The trail starts at Chopta, a small village with no electricity, which is found on the winding road between Chamoli (south of Joshimath) and Kund (south of Gaurikund). A well-paved path switchbacks 3.5km uphill, gaining 750m in elevation, to Tungnath, the highest Shiva temple in the world. A dirt trail continues 1.5km further to the top of Chandrashila.

From the summit, the Garhwali and Kumaoni Himalaya stretch out before you, with awesome vistas of major mountains including Nanda Devi, Trishul, and the Kedarnath group. Start early before the clouds move in, or head up in the afternoon, stay at one of the spartan guest houses around Tungnath and hit Chandrashila for sunrise.

22nd Dec: Chopta Arrival | Acclimitization

- Depart from Delhi at 9:30 pm on 21st Dec from Akshardham Metro Station.

- Drive through the mountains to reach Chopta.

- On the way, stop by at Devprayag Sangam followed by a pit stop at Srinagar for breakfast.

- Check-in to the camps and freshen up.

- Post lunch, relax in the lap of nature.

- By evening, head out for an acclimatization trek to the nearby village.

- Bonfire, Dinner, and overnight at the campsite.

23rd Dec: Trek to Tungnath | Chandrashila

- Post breakfast, start the trek through the untouched beautiful meadows to the world's highest abode of Shiva at Tungnath.

- Continue further on a steep trek to reach the summit of Chandrashila at 4000mts.

- Witness a 360°of the snowcapped peaks of Uttarakhand like Nanda Devi, Trishul etc

- Trek down to Chopta and overnight at the campsite.

24th Dec: Trek to Deoria Taal | Rishikesh

- After breakfast, check out from the campsite and drive to Sari village.

- Start the trek to Deoriataal. It will be a short steep hike to the pristine lake surrounded by stunning snowcapped mountains like the massive Chaukhamba.

- Trek down to Sari and start the drive to Rishikesh.

- Check-in to the camps and spend the evening chilling at the Bonfire.

25th Dec: River Rafting | Cafe Hopping | Departure

- Prepare yourself for the ultimate adventure of white water rafting in the Ganges.

- Experience the thrill of Cliff jumping and body surfing.

- Explore the local market of Rishikesh and try the amazing food at the local Cafe's.

- Departure for Delhi to reach by next morning.