Tungnath Trek Overview
Essential Information of Tungnath Trek
Maximum altitude: 12,106 ft or 3,690 meters
Duration: 4 days and 3 nights
Chopta to Tungnath trek distance: 5 kilometers
Trail type: Easy to moderate & it is through forests and meadows
Railhead: Rishikesh Railway Station
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Snow Season: November to Early March
Service from: Last ATM is at Ukhimath, 13 km away from base camp
Base camp: Sari Village
End Point: Sari Village
Tungnath Temperature: Day: 8°C to 15°C and Night: -5°C to 3°C
Best season: Summers and Autumn through April and November
Region: Uttarakhand
Who can participate: Beginners to intermediate-level trekkers
Short Itinerary for Chopta Tungnath Trek
Tungnath Trek Detailed Itinerary
Haridwar to Deoria Tal
Altitude: 2438 meters
Distance: 215.7 km
Duration: 7-8 hours
Transfer to Sari village from Haridwar via road in 7-8 hours.
Travel by the side of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi River.
Start trekking to Chopta on a rocky trail.
Get mesmerized by the look of Chandrashila summit and Tungnath temple from the bottom.
Ascend through the thrilling trail with a steep uphill bend.
Rest for 20 minutes at a resting spot made by the forest department.
Reach beside the shimmering lake of Chaukhamba to enjoy the campsite.
Rest for the night beside the lake of Deoria Tal.
What To Pack for Chopta Tungnath Trek?
Must wear
- Suitable hiking shoes for steep and difficult terrain.
- Hiking pants.
- T-shirts.
- Sunscreen and cap to protect yourself from the sun.
Winter Essentials
- Trekking shoes for snow.
- Thermal wear like inners, sweaters, and jackets are best suited for this kind of climate.
- You can beat the winter weather on Chopta Tungnath trek by wearing multiple layers of T-shirts as you can add/remove layers depending on the weather change at different points.
- Carry 2 trek pants with zippers.
- Scarves, caps, and woolen covering to protect yourself from cold waves.
- Carry gloves and Socks to protect your limbs.
- Rainwear should be carried in case of any emergency as winters sometimes witness downpours.
- Sunglasses for preventing snow blindness with UV protection.
Essentials
- Toiletry: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, tissues, moisturizer, cold coral, sanitizer, and anti-fungal cream.
- Medicine and first-aid kit.
- Cutlery: Carry water bottles, leakproof lunch box, mug, spoon, and disposable plates.
- Eatables: Snacks like biscuits, protein bars, glucose-based chocolates, cup noodles, dry fruits, and quick energy bites.
Others:- Plastic covers for separating used clothes from fresh clothes and eatables. - Chargers, power banks, and a magnetic compass for proper navigation.
Know Before You Go to Tungnath Trek
Visit a doctor before the trek to know about your fitness level and important medical checkups.
Avoid planning to trek during monsoons as the rain can make you uncomfortable by steep climbs.
Don’t climb too quickly as there are steep ascents.
Avoid being disturbed while walking, as this could result in you losing your toe hold and dislocating your legs.
The Tungnath trek package requires you to carry documents like ID proof and a fitness medical certificate by a verified practicing doctor.
Keep cash with yourself as there is no ATM or UPI facility after Ukhimath.
There would be no mobile phone network after Ukhimath. Hence, you should inform your known people prior to the trek.
The sudden drop in oxygen may cause elevation sickness, keep your medicine kit handy with yourself.
If you are trekking in winters, the thermal layers or multiple layers of clothes to protect yourself from cold.
When in snow, cover your head as cold waves hit your head and face causing your body temperature to drop.
Carry sunglasses to terrain from damage due to UV reflected back from the snow.
Facts About Tungnath Trek
Tungnath Temple was built in North Indian style dedicated to Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati and her idols.
Tungnath Temple was discovered by Adi Shankaracharya, thousands of years ago.
It is believed that ‘Arjuna’, the best archer and one of the five Pandavas, laid the foundation of Tungnath Temple in ancient times of Mahabharata.
Word ‘Chandrashila’ translates to ‘Moon Rock’, depicting the time of punishment Lord Chandra Dev or the moon god spent in this place.
It is said that Lord Ram meditated in Chandrashila after defeating the demon-King Ravana.
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