Chandrashila Trek

Chandrashila Trek, in Uttrakhand is one of the most suitable and renowned treks amongst the beginners in India. The trek is short, and takes you through different kinds of trails with enchanting scenic natural beauty. The journey to the Chandrashila Peak, Nanda and Kedar peak starts at the base camp of Chopta and would last upto 5 days. The trekkers would garner a wholesome experience of himalayan culture during the trail through the himalayan villages like Sari, and can visit sacred places like Tungnath temple, the highest Shiva temple located 3,680 metres above sea level. The expedition is tailored such that trekkers don’t feel exhausted at any point of the journey and get a good time to spend in nature's laps around the different sites they pass by. During the trek while passing through its shaded trails, rough and steep terrains you’d get to explore the beautiful sunrise and sunset views at the majestic Chaukhamba peak and the pristine Deoria Tal lake. The expedition would take a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of trek to complete the journey to the destination point of Chandrashila. The leftover hours of the day could be well spent in discovering the place of your stay such as in exploring local markets and sightseeing locations.

Itinerary at a glance/ Quick Itinerary

Chandrashila Trek is a 1 day long expedition while the itinerary of the trek is about 5 days long which has been meticulously planned. Therefore, it’s advisable to read the layout of each day plan while choosing for the programme.

Day 1: Start your journey from Delhi at night and travel overnight to reach Haridwar.

Day 2: From Haridwar, move towards Rishikesh by early morning. Here onwards you would reach Chopta and stay there overnight.

Day 3: Begin your trekking journey to the Chandrashila Peak and Tungnath temple from Chopta. You would also get to admire other Himalayan peaks such as Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba, and Kedar Peak. You return back to Chopta.

Day 4: It would be a long and mesmerising day, when you walk to Sari village from Chopta and later ascend to Deoria Tal at an altitude of 2438 metre. At night, you’d head back to Delhi.

Day 5: Finally, the journey would be concluded as you reach Delhi by early morning.

Chandrashila trek is one of the most sought-after trek routes amongst the beginners, wherein trekkers from across the nation arrive to escape the fast city life, and gain a valuable soul stirring experience. As they climb up the camp to Chandrashila peak located over an impressive 12,083 feet height, not only do the trekkers overcome obstacles of the journey but also enjoy the serene splendid beauty of the mighty mountains, sacred places like Tungnath temple and calm valleys. It would be a beautiful journey on which you’d also get some exposure to the rustic valley culture and lifestyle. You also witness the Deoria Tal, and the majestic views of the Chaukhamba peak are visible as well. While following the trail one gets to enjoy the magnificent sights of sacred temples and Sari village, the highlights of the trek would also include Nanda Devi, Bandarpunch, Chaukhamba, and Kedar Peak.