Chopta chandrashila deoria tal trek

REGION : Uttarakhand
Duration : 5 Day
Start Point : Rishikesh
End Point : Rishikesh
Highest Altitude: 13,100 Ft.
Approx Trekking : 30 Kms.
Grade : Easy To Moderate

Chopta Chandrashila Deoriatal is a window into Himalayan spring color vibrancy. A well-loved trek for mountain goers of all kinds, this trek flourishes with blossoms, especially rhododendrons red and pink, in summer time while winters are a hazy shade with enough scopes to have a ball in spilling snow. The whole tour covers a swoop to the Chandrashila Peak, passing by the enchanting Deoriatal lake side, and opens up a gallery of stunning snow peaks all the way. This 5-day plan is unmatched in nature’s beauty, exhilarating challenges, time-efficiency and convenience. The highlights of the trek range from awe-inspiring summit views to warmth of the forest greens, piquing up interests in all sorts of mountain lovers. You could be a nature treasurer, bird watching amateur, or a shutterbug with a dream of capturing the drama in the highlands, Chopt-Chandrashila-Deorital is a trek for all and fails none.

Our tour guides will expect you at Rishikesh bus station at 6:30AM in the morning today. You can arrange an overnight bus journey from Delhi, reaching Haridwar in the morning or reach a couple of days earlier to the starting day of the trek. Haridwar-Rishikesh by the Ganges is a famous site on the pilgrim trail of Uttarakhand. You can spend your time in Rishikesh immersing in cultural activities and adventure sports in the choppy waters of Ganga. From this point to Sari village is a journey of 7-8 hours. Take in the beautiful vista of lower Garhwal Himalayan as the drive turns uphill. The most picturesquely notable stop on the way will be at Devaprayag- a town marking the gorgeous confluence of Alakananda and Bhagirathi.

The trek on the first day is easy with mixed ascent and descent. A well-defined rocky trail will show you to the end, from where the Chandrashila summit is clearly visible and the Tunganath temple is a speck of color. After this point, it’s a steep uphill bend on the ridge back of the mountain. Get ready for an acutely laborious climb, giving you the first taste of challenge. Soon, you will reach the Forest Department built resting stop. Clocked timely by your Trek Leader, you can afford a 20 minutes break here. An excellent view the way of the mountain fall waits here. Post-rest, the trail will bend through a forest of rhododendrons. Spring treks here in the crimson shadow rhododendron blossoms make it memorable more than ever. We go steadily up. At 7, 434 ft. village localities vanish from sight. Nearly 20 minutes from this point, we will be standing with the waters of Deoriatal glistening down a lurching gentle slope.

Today’s trail will familiarize you more with the Chaukhamba massif and Mount Kedar summit, rising closely as you process. Rhododendron and maples eclipse the forest path, spreading a cool and rejuvenating vibe. In these thickets you will find two prominent varieties of rhododendrons—red and pink, the concentration of them thickens as you move pass the first forest stretch.

The trail is sprinkled with little shrines that stand out in the greenness by the red and yellow flags tied on them. After crossing a clearing in the forest lined with scarlet blossoms, we are directly ushered up an ascending path towards Rohgini Bugyal and Chopta. The ascending trail gives way to a level land and some leeway in the rigorous uphill hike. A resplendent view of the Chandrashila awaits on the other side of the forest margin. After the level-land, you will have to re-enter the forest now characterized with old oaks and maple besides the rhododendrons. This forms part of the Kedarnath Sanctuary, and with some luck, trekkers can spot red fox and other small wild things.

We commence the hike today early morning. Starting in the wee hours of dark will let us have a beautiful sunrise experience from Tunganath top. The trek runs on a well-defined concrete-bound trail from Chopta to the temple. Today,the hike will be fraught with steep climbing challenges with sharp turns to cross by. There will be other shrines on the way, of which a particular temple with a flagpole is notable. This one comes after the 10th bend of the road and marks the opening of a splendid view of Chandrashila up ahead. From here, you will also get a clear vision of a connecting peak to Chandrashila. This one is named Ravanshila.

A ride back from the Chopta road head to Rishikesh is scheduled for day 5. After this 7 hour journey full of mellow reminisces of the hills, you will be reaching Rishikesh in the evening. An overnight journey to Delhi will hopefully work out best.

• Stay at Wooden House – Meraki Triangle, Sankri
• One of the most beautiful lake and valley in Uttarakhand
• Stunning views of Swargarohini Group of Peaks & Black Peak
• High altitude expedition
• Wide variety of flora and fauna –Govind Ballabh Pant National Park

• Food as per menu on the trek ,Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
• Forest Camping charges
• Safety Equipment,Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
• All necessary permits and entry fees
• Trek guide, cook, helpers, and mules for carrying common luggage
• Transportation if Specified in Itinerary,
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff

• Meals during road Journeyss
• Any kind of Insurance
• Any expense of personal Nature
• Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
• Carriage of personal laggage during the trek

Take a flight to Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, Hire a cab to reach Dehradun City as the airport is 29 km away.

The Dehradun railway station is located in the centre of the city which is well connected to all the major cities of the country.

Dehradun is easily accessible from major cities of the country as it has an excellent road connectivity with other major cities and towns of North India. There are state-run and private buses that offer a regular service.

Back pack & rain cover	(50 - 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
Day pack + rain cover	20 - 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter)
Walking stick	Advisable (At least one)
Head torch	1 Nos.
Water bottle/Hydration pack	2 bottles of one litre each People who use hydration pack- 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter Carry at least one thermos flask
Snacks	Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors
Personal Medical Kit	Consult your doctor

T-shirts	2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)
Fleece T-shirts	1 Nos.
Fleece jacket	1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater)
Down feather / Hollofil jacket	1 Nos.
Wind & waterproof (jacket & pant)	1 Pair
Thermal inners (upper and lower)	1 Pair
Trek pants	2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris)
Poncho	1 Nos.

Sunscreen cream	Hand sanitizer
Moisturiser	Antibacterial powder
Toilet Paper & wipes	Toothbrush and toothpaste
Lip balm	Quick dry towel

Sun cap	1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well)
Woolen cap	1 Nos.
Balaclava	1 Nos.
Neck-gaiters	1 Nos.
Sunglasses	Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected. People who wear spectacles- (A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek) (B)- Photo chromatic glasses.

Trekking shoes	1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
Floaters/flip-flops	1 Pair (Optional)
Cotton socks	5 pairs
Woollen socks	3 pairs
Gaiters	1 Pair (Our team will notify you if required)

Waterproof gloves	1 Pair
Fleece/woollen gloves	1 Pair