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Chopta-Tungnath: The Meadow Temple Circuit

Chopta & Tungnath, Uttarakhand

4 days Easy Uttarakhand
10 April 2027 – 13 April 2027 12 of 12 seats availableApplications Open

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Chopta-Tungnath: The Meadow Temple Circuit
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Overview

Trail Overview

Tungnath at 3,680m is the highest Shiva temple in the world, a small stone shrine perched on a ridge in the Garhwal Himalayas that has stood for over a thousand years. This journey begins from the meadows of Chopta - often called the 'Mini Switzerland of India' - and climbs through dense rhododendron and oak forests to the temple, then continues to the summit of Chandrashila at 4,000m where a 360-degree panorama reveals Nanda Devi, Trishul, Chaukhamba, and Kedar Dome in one sweeping arc. The trek is short enough to be accessible to almost anyone, but the views rival treks three times its length. In spring the hillside is a wall of red and pink rhododendron blooms; in autumn the skies are crystal clear and the peaks seem close enough to touch.

Why this journey exists

Chopta is where I take people who say they want to trek but aren't sure they can. It's gentle, it's forgiving, and then Tungnath appears at 3,680m and you realize you just climbed to the highest Shiva temple on Earth. Deoria Tal at sunrise is one of those moments where everything goes quiet. The Chaukhamba peaks reflected perfectly in the lake. No filter needed. Four days is enough to change your relationship with altitude.
— Uddip

Day by Day

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Chopta

Drive from Haridwar through Ukhimath to Chopta (2,680m). Settle into camp. Evening walk through the Bugyals (alpine meadows).

Altitude: 2,680mDistance: Drive 200kmStay: CampingMeals: Dinner

Day 2: Chopta to Tungnath to Chandrashila

Trek to Tungnath temple (3,680m) - the highest Shiva temple. Continue to Chandrashila summit (4,000m) for 360° Himalayan views. Descend to Chopta.

Altitude: 4,000mDistance: 8km trekStay: CampingMeals: All meals

Day 3: Deoria Tal

Drive to Sari village. Trek to Deoria Tal - a pristine lake reflecting the Chaukhamba peaks. Camp by the lake. Stargazing.

Altitude: 2,438mDistance: 3km trekStay: CampingMeals: All meals

Day 4: Deoria Tal to Haridwar & Departure

Sunrise over the lake. Descend to Sari. Drive to Haridwar. Evening Ganga aarti (optional). Depart.

Altitude: 294mDistance: 3km trek + 200km driveStay: -Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

  • All meals
  • Camping
  • Guide
  • Transport from Haridwar

Not Included

  • Travel to Haridwar
  • Personal gear
  • Insurance

Provenance & Pricing

About This Journey

Scouting Provenance

Every Before Maps journey is personally scouted by Uddip before it opens for applications. This journey's scouting history:

Discovery & solo scouting
Pilot trip with test group
Open for applications

Pricing Tier

Classic

A well-established route that has been scouted multiple times and refined through feedback from past travelers.

Classic journeys offer:

  • Proven, well-tested itineraries
  • Reliable local partnerships built over multiple seasons
  • Optimized logistics from repeated trips
  • Most accessible pricing in our range
₹14,500per person

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